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Number of current workshops: 12
Ace Your Interview Webinar
Learn essential skills and tips to excel in your next in-person or virtual interview.
Date: September 26, 2024
Time: 10 a.m. - Noon
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...
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
Learn essential skills and tips to excel in your next in-person or virtual interview.
Times: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Date: 2024-09-26
Located at: Virtual
Fees: None
Region: Virtual | Date: 2024-09-26
Digital and Media Literacy Training - Virtual
Opportunity for Permanent Residents and Convention Refugees to develop digital literacy and essential skills to help with their employment search and daily life activities over 25 hours of free online instruction.
Participants will also improve basic vocabulary and develop language related to digital and media technology.
Topics include:
- Computer and its functions
- Searching the Internet effectively
- Shopping and banking online
- Social media and online communication
- Job searching and studying online
- Protecting privacy and security online
Register today to receive training to improve your skills and confidence so that you can fully participate in the digital society.
New session starting September 7!
Click here register or call 416.244.9980 or email us at linctoronto@costi.org
Learn more about the program here.
Times:
Date: 2024-09-07
Located at: Virtual
Fees: None
Region: Virtual | Date: 2024-09-07
English Conversation Circle Click, Connect, Communicate!
Our conversation circles are a great way to improve your English language skills and make new connections.
Our conversations cover a wide range of topics such as food and nutrition, sports, health, transportation, housing, family, banking, employment, education, Canadian citizenship, and much more!
JOIN THE CIRCLE TO:
- Develop your speaking confidence
- Build vocabulary
- Get familiar with Canadian culture
- Improve pronunciation
- Create new connections
Classes offered at no cost every Wednesday, 1:00 pm—2:30 pm and 4:30 pm—6:00 pm
To register click here, or call 416.244.9980 or email linctoronto@costi.org
Times: 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Date: Ongoing
Located at: Virtual
Fees: None
Region: Virtual | Date: Ongoing
English for Visitors and Work Permit Holders
Six weeks online course. Learn to speak, read and write English.
INSTRUCTION INCLUDES:
- Write short messages
- Improve basic vocabulary
- Conversation for daily activities
- Read and understand simple stories
- Develop and use grammar and punctuation
ELIGIBILITY:
- Visitors to Canada
- Work permit or study permit
- Individuals 18 years and older
To register call 416.534.7400 or email edu@costi.org
Times:
Date: Ongoing
Located at: Virtual
Fees: None
Region: Virtual | Date: Ongoing
Enhanced Language Training Program - Pathways to Trades
COSTI's Enhanced Language Training (ELT) Pathways to Trades program is designed for newcomers to Canada seeking employment in construction trades or maintenance roles. Experience working in the trades is not required. The program offers instructor-led English classes tailored to CLB 3 to 6, focusing on industry-specific terminology and communication skills.
Read more about the program here.
Start Dates:
October 15, 2024 (Online)
January 20, 2025 (Online)
To register, call us: 905.451.7147 or 905.459.6700. Email: peelskillstraining@costi.org.
Click here to request for callback from Peel Region's ELT team.
Information session on this program is held every Wednesday, at noon.
Interested candidates can register for the information session using this link.
Times:
Date: 2025-01-20
Located at: Virtual
Fees: None
Region: Virtual | Date: 2025-01-20
Enhanced Language Training Program for Internationally Experienced Professionals (Peel and York Regions)
COSTI's Enhanced Language Training (ELT) program is ideal for Internationally Experienced Professionals who have prior experience in the Accounting and Finance, Teaching and Education, Health Care, Information Technology, Office Administration and Customer Service.
Information session on this program is held every Wednesday, at 10 a.m.
Interested candidates can register for the information session using this link. Or they can use the links below to request a callback.
Enhanced Language Training (ELT) Services - Peel Region
- Blended ELT program: Combines in-person and online instruction
Location: Brampton North, Email: peelskillstraining@costi.org, Phone: 905-451-7147
Click here to request for callback from Peel Region's ELT team.
- Online ELT Program: Fully online course
Email: peelskillstraining@costi.org, phone: 905-459-6700
Enhanced Language Training (ELT) Services - York Region
- Blended ELT program: Combines in-person and online instruction
Locations: Markham North and Vaughan, Email: eltyorkregion@costi.org, Phone: 289-846-3597
Richmond Hill and Newmarket, Email: eltyorkregion@costi.org, Phone: 289-842-3151
Click here to request for callback from York Region's ELT team.
- Online ELT Program: Fully online course
Email: eltyorkregion@costi.org, Phone: 289-842-3161
Click here to request for callback from York Region's ELT team.
Enhanced Language Training (ELT) for Internationally Trained Professionals (Peel Region)
Start dates:
September 23, 2024
October 7, 2024
January 13, 2025
January 20, 2025
Enhanced Language Training (ELT) for Internationally Trained Professionals (York Region)
Start dates:
July 4, 2024 (Blended)
July 18, 2024 (Online)
October 3, 2024 (Blended)
October 17, 2024 (Online)
January 9, 2025 (Blended)
January 23, 2025 (Online)
Times:
Date: 2025-01-23
Located at: Virtual
Fees: None
Region: Virtual | Date: 2025-01-23
Mindset Makeover - Information Session
Join us for an information session on Mindset Makeover - an initiative that aims to help professional newcomer women of diverse backgrounds in overcoming mental and physical obstacles, thereby rebuilding their confidence as they prepare to seek employment in Canada.
Read more about the program here
Information session is held every Thursday, at 11 a.m..
Interested candidates can register for the session using this link.
Times: 10:00am to 11:00am
Date: Ongoing
Located at: Virtual
Fees: None
Region: Virtual | Date: Ongoing
netWORKS for Youth 18-29 - Information Session
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 using the below link.
September 10, 2024
Times: 10:30am to 1:00pm
Date: 2024-09-10
Located at: Virtual
Fees: None
Region: Virtual | Date: 2024-09-10
TRIEC Mentoring Partnership - Information Session
Reconnect with your profession in Canada! Find a mentor to help you reconnect with your career 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.
For more information, visit our website: TRIEC Mentoring Partnership Program
Click on the below links to register for information sessions:
1. September 10, 2024
2. September 24, 2024
Times: 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Date: 2024-09-24
Located at: Virtual
Fees: None
Region: Virtual | Date: 2024-09-24
Women-specific Employment Training (WSET)
Starting January 22, 2022, COSTI will be offering women-specific employment-related language courses for female students who are Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees, or Minister’s Permit holders.
This training program is focused on enhancing vocabulary related to the specific occupational sector and facilitating their transition to employment.
- 6-week training offered on Saturdays, 9:00 am to 2:30 pm
To learn more about this program click here
To register click here or contact us at 416-244-9980 or linctoronto@costi.org
Click here to see the program flyer.
Times: 9:30am to 2:30pm
Date: Ongoing
Located at: Virtual
Fees: None
Region: Virtual | Date: Ongoing
Writing a Strategic Resume Webinar
Join us for a two-hour résumé writing webinar to learn how to create a résumé that will get noticed by employers.
Date: September 24, 2024
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: 2024-09-24
Located at: Virtual
Fees: None
Region: Virtual | Date: 2024-09-24
Youth Job Connection Virtual Information Session
WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU! Our staff is working remotely to deliver employment related support.
The Youth Job Connection (YJC) program serves youth aged 15-29 experiencing multiple barriers to employment.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
- Resident of Toronto (Ontario)
- Eligible to work in Canada
- Unemployed
- Not attending school or full-time training
PROGRAM BENEFITS
Paid pre-employment & Life Skills training
- Paid job opportunities
- Mentoring and peer support services
- Education, training or work transitioning support
- Access to training and skills development opportunities
ESESSENTIAL SERVICES INDUSTRIES:
- Customer Service/Grocery Stores
- Administration
- Manufacturing, Medical & Pharmaceutical
- Delivery Services
- Technology & Computer Remote Work
- General Labourer
To register, send email to torontoemployment@costi.org or call 647-827-1425
Times:
Date: Ongoing
Located at: Virtual
Fees: None
Region: Virtual | Date: Ongoing