Employment Services

An interview is key to getting a job. Discover how to handle challenging interview questions with confidence. Learn how to collect, compile and present information that showcases your skills and experience. Find out the common mistakes how to avoid them. Learn essential skills and tips to excel in your next in-person or virtual interview.

Workshop topics include:

• Most common types of Interviews
• Interview preparation tips before, during and after the interview
• Commonly asked questions and developing effective responses
• Next steps...

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For information and registration for COSTI Employment Services webinars, contact:

Website: www.costi.org/onlineservices
Email: costionlineservices@costi.org 
Phone: 289-843-3241

Learn essential skills and tips to excel in your next in-person or virtual interview. 

Times: 10:00am to 12:00pm

Date: 2026-02-12

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

Better Jobs Ontario (formerly known as Second Career) is a cost-sharing grant program offered to individuals seeking to train for a new career. This grant may cover tuition, transportation, books, childcare and more! It is provided based on need, and applicants may need to contribute to the cost of the training. Join this information session to learn about the program's suitability criteria. Please note that the information provided is general in nature. If you have specific questions about your application, schedule an appointment with an employment consultant who will be able to assist you. 

Upcoming Session:
Feb 17, 2026: Click here to register

Times: 10:00am to 12:00pm

Date: 2026-02-17

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

Learn necessary skills for daily customer interactions, both in person and over the phone. Receive a certificate upon completion. 

Dates: Feb 9 to 27, 206

Click here to register

Times: 12:00am to 12:00am

Date: 2026-02-09

Located at: Virtual

Fees: No fees

This program is designated to assist highly skilled internationally trained individuals with a background in Information Technology obtained outside of Canada and who now reside in Ontario, and are unemployed, integrate into the Ontario workforce in obtaining a certificate and secure occupation in the high demand Cybersecurity field.

To register click here

Times: 10:00am to 11:00am

Date: 2026-02-25

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

Interested in a career in Cybersecurity? COSTI’s Expressway Cybersecurity Bridging program in partnership with Sheridan College, prepares internationally training Information Technologists for jobs in the Cybersecurity sector, including Cybersecurity Specialist/Technician, Cybersecurity Incident Analyst/Responder, and Cybersecurity Analyst.  

For more information, visit our website: Expressway - Cybersecurity Bridging Program

Sign up for an information session on this program: Click here to register

Upcoming Sessions:

Feb 11, 2016
Feb 18, 2016
Feb 25, 2016

Times: 10:00am to 11:00am

Date: 2026-02-04

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

Interested in a career in Cybersecurity? COSTI’s Expressway Cybersecurity Bridging program in partnership with Sheridan College, prepares internationally training Information Technologists for jobs in the Cybersecurity sector, including Cybersecurity Specialist/Technician, Cybersecurity Incident Analyst/Responder, and Cybersecurity Analyst.  

For more information, visit our website: Expressway - Cybersecurity Bridging Program

Sign up for an information session on this program: Click here to register

Upcoming Sessions:

Feb 11, 2016
Feb 18, 2016
Feb 25, 2016

Times: 10:00am to 11:00am

Date: 2026-02-11

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

Interested in a career in Cybersecurity? COSTI’s Expressway Cybersecurity Bridging program in partnership with Sheridan College, prepares internationally training Information Technologists for jobs in the Cybersecurity sector, including Cybersecurity Specialist/Technician, Cybersecurity Incident Analyst/Responder, and Cybersecurity Analyst.  

For more information, visit our website: Expressway - Cybersecurity Bridging Program

Sign up for an information session on this program: Click here to register

Upcoming Sessions:

Feb 11, 2016
Feb 18, 2016
Feb 25, 2016

Times: 10:00am to 11:00am

Date: 2026-02-18

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

This online training will provide basic health and safety awareness training to learn about Canada’s workers rights, responsibilities of employers, supervisor and worker, Internal Responsibility System (IRS) and hazard management.

A Certificate of Completing will be awarded upon completion.

Feb 18, 2026: Click here to register

Times: 10:00am to 11:30am

Date: 2026-02-18

Located at: Virtual

Fees: NONE

Develop job hunting skills needed to research, find and apply for specific jobs in a related field or industry.

Unsure where to look for work or what’s available? Join us in learning how to prepare yourself for opportunities in this new and demanding labour market.

Feb 11, 2026: Click here to register

For information and registration for COSTI Employment Services webinars, contact:

Website: www.costi.org/onlineservices
Email: costionlineservices@costi.org 
Phone: 289-843-3241

Times: 10:30am to 11:30am

Date: 2026-02-11

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

If you are between 18 and 29 years old and excited about getting your career started, netWORKS is a new way for you to make connections with mentors who can help you get your career off the ground.

To learn more about the program, sign up for an information session on this program: Click here to register

Times: 9:30am to 12:00pm

Date: 2026-02-03

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

If you are between 18 and 29 years old and excited about getting your career started, netWORKS is a new way for you to make connections with mentors who can help you get your career off the ground.

To register click here

Times: 10:30am to 1:00pm

Date: 2026-02-26

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

This is an interactive online course designed for Office Administration professionals with experience outside of Canada, as well as individuals interested in the field of office administration. You can benefit from COSTI’s online facilitators, who will guide you through course topics and assist you with any questions you may have about the course activities. This course will run from Feb 16 to March 6.

For more information and to register, please visit: Home | COSTI Online Services. 

Times: 12:00am to 11:30pm

Date: 2026-02-16

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

Reconnect with your profession in Canada! Find a mentor to help you reconnect with your career in Canada! The TRIEC Mentoring Partnership helps immigrant professionals reconnect with their careers by pairing them with a mentor who works in their field in Canada. Discover how to optimize mentoring opportunities in your professional field and achieve greater success together.

Upcoming workshops:
Feb 24, 2026: Click here to register

For more information, visit our website: TRIEC Mentoring Partnership Program

Times: 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Date: 2026-02-10

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

Reconnect with your profession in Canada! TRIEC Mentoring Partnership helps immigrant professionals reconnect with their careers with the help of a mentor who works in their field in Canada. Learn how to maximize mentoring opportunities in your professional field and become more successful together.

To register click here

Times: 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Date: 2026-02-24

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None

Join us for a two-hour résumé writing webinar to learn how to create a résumé that will get noticed by employers. Please find the dates and links to register below:

Upcoming Sessions:
Feb 10, 2026: Click here to register

For information and registration for COSTI Employment Services webinars, contact:

Website: www.costi.org/onlineservices
Email: costionlineservices@costi.org 
Phone: 289-843-3241

Times: 10:00am to 12:00pm

Date: 2026-02-10

Located at: Virtual

Fees: None