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Sponsors

IT Connections & Virtual Employment Attendant

Accenture has been the proud sponsor of the IT Connections program since 2013. Their support for this program extends well beyond just sponsorship. Throughout the year, in every single IT Connections cohort, Accenture brings their staff in as guest speakers, volunteers that help newcomers with mock interviews and mentors for the program participants. In 2019, ACCES Employment was the recipient of a global grant from Accenture in the amount of $1.1M. ACCES will use the grant to develop an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered bot to improve services for job seekers, many of whom are newcomers to Canada.

Empowering Women Program, Talk English Café and Women in Technology

ACCES Employment is pleased to collaborate with TD Bank Financial Group to support the success of women in the workplace through the Empowering Women Program. This impactful training will create systemic change for women as we continue to build a strong source of successful employment opportunities at TD and other employers.

ACCES Employment has been named one of the ten winners of the inaugural 2018 TD Ready Challenge presented by TD Bank Group. Through this grant, ACCES has launched the Women in Technology (WiT) program which will provide immigrant women with training and employer connections to secure IT related jobs in high-growth fields such as programming and cybersecurity.

Online Learning Series and Financial Services Connection

Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) is the exclusive sponsor of the ACCES Online Learning Series focusing on Financial Literacy. RBC is the lead sponsor of the ACCES Employment Financial Services Connections™ program, which is an established resource for newcomers with a strong track record of employing graduates at major financial institutions and companies across the Greater Toronto Area and Canada in roles that reflect their experience.

View upcoming RBC Online Learning Series now >

Entrepreneurship Connections program

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) were part of the inception of the ACCES Employment Entrepreneurship Connections program in 2013. They engage BDC subject matter experts to deliver workshops and volunteer in program-related activities. BDC also mentors clients in their business start-ups.

Speed Mentoring® (Peel Region)

Toronto Pearson’s community investment program, Propeller Project, is proud to partner with ACCES Employment to help expand the Speed Mentoring® program in Peel region to connect more skilled new Canadians and young adults to local employers.

The Speed Mentoring® program at ACCES allows job seekers to gain the vital direction and competitive advantage offered through mentorship by established professionals in their sector that will positively impact their job search and career in the Canadian workplace for years to come.

Networking for Newcomer and Refugee Youth

ACCES Employment, in partnership with Starbucks Canada, is opening doors to employment for newcomer youth! Over 12 months, our project features 18 sessions, serving up to 750 refugee and newcomer youth. As a result, these youth will build their networking skills, form friendships, develop a sense of community and create stronger and more opportunities for viable employment. Many will be referred to and hired by Starbucks.

ACCES Guest Speaker Series

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Accounting Information and Event Series

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Online Learning Modules

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In-Kind and Pro Bono Projects

Alumni Engagement Strategy & Impact Days

In 2019-2020, Deloitte delivered a significant pro bono project for ACCES to develop an Alumni Engagement Strategy which provides extended services and networking opportunities for ACCES graduates who are now successfully employed in Canada. The Alumni Engagement Strategy ensures clients that graduate receive a continuum of care and supports them in positively integrating and growing their careers in Canada.

As a result of this successful project, ACCES will be rolling out a full alumni strategy this coming year.

Deloitte has also supported ACCES in a volunteer capacity with multiple Impact Day projects since 2017 to support their Speed Mentoring® program. Impact Days have enabled newcomers to network with Deloitte professionals in their field, receive advice about their job search, and meet contacts that can refer them to job opportunities.