Celebrating National ERG Day: Building Community, Belonging, and Inclusive Leadership at ACCES
Today, as organizations across the country mark National Employee Resource Group (ERG) Day, ACCES is proud to celebrate the ways our ERGs strengthen connection, spark conversation, and make our workplace feel more like a community. Embedding EDI in Our Mission and Our Culture Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are tightly woven into our mission. They shape how we serve jobseekers and how we work together as colleagues. With support from our EDI Council, ACCES One, we work intentionally to build a culture where everyone feels respected, welcomed, and encouraged to grow. With executive support, we’ve strengthened employee engagement through a growing number of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). These groups […]
Hundreds Connect at 2025 Speed Mentoring® Marathon
Connection and Opportunity We hosted our largest mentoring event of the year, our Speed Mentoring® Marathon, bringing together hundreds of jobseekers, mentors, alumni, and employers for an evening of networking, inspiration, and opportunity. Now in its fifteenth year, the Speed Mentoring® Marathon has become one of our most anticipated events. It is a powerful platform where diverse talent connects directly with employers across multiple sectors to gain insights, build confidence, and open doors to employment. Building Connections Across Sectors This year’s event featured 12 sector-specific mentoring rooms, generating more than 1,000 connections between jobseekers and professionals from organizations across engineering, […]
World of Difference Fundraiser Raises the Bar for Inclusive Employment
Thank you to everyone who joined us for an unforgettable evening at our 2025 World of Difference Cocktail Reception. Together, we celebrated the power of community and partnership in helping jobseekers build meaningful careers. The evening was filled with inspiring moments, including remarks from our President & CEO, Allison Pond, and Board Co-Chair, Andrea Robertson, as well as moving alumni stories shared by Tom Oluwole, Mufaddal Munshi (Muffa), and Majek Ofenor. We were thrilled to announce SEPHORA Canada’s generous $50,000 gift, alongside support from TD, Accenture, SciCan, Mastercard, HP Foundation, Starbucks—our entertainment sponsor—and Bruce Power, whose team shared heartfelt words […]
Peel Multi-Sector Hiring Event Connects Hundreds to New Opportunities
We hosted one of our largest multi-sector hiring events of the year at the Adult Education Centre – Mississauga Campus on September 17, 2025. Jobseekers connected face-to-face with some of Canada’s leading employers, resulting in more than 600 interviews and countless doors opened to exciting career opportunities. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our community partners for sharing valuable resources and to everyone who helped make this event such a success. We were also pleased to welcome Deepak Anand, MPP for Mississauga–Malton and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research & Security. He engaged directly with employers and […]
Innovative Partnerships Create Real-World Impact
Last month, we hosted a first-of-its-kind Speed Mentoring® event in Kincardine to connect skilled jobseekers with career opportunities in Ontario’s energy sector. Recognizing that geography can be a barrier, Bruce Power chartered a bus to bring ACCES clients from Toronto to Kincardine, breaking down location barriers and making the event accessible and inclusive for all participants. The event brought together 42 jobseekers with professionals from Bruce Power and employer partners including AtkinsRéalis, Kinectrics, and Day & Zimmerman. Together we created a unique space for jobseekers to explore real-time opportunities in the energy and engineering fields, gain technical insight, and receive […]
Building Financial Confidence in Newcomers: Highlights from Our Recent Summit
On May 8, 2025, ACCES Employment, in collaboration with Interac and TD, hosted the Building Financial Confidence in Newcomers Summit, a dynamic event designed to support newcomers to Canada through financial literacy training, fraud prevention education, and career development opportunities. The summit brought together hundreds of internationally trained professionals and jobseekers, alongside industry leaders and community partners, to help newcomers build the confidence and skills needed for success in the Canadian workforce. Participants explored key financial topics critical to newcomer success including fraud prevention, building personal financial literacy, navigating financial services, and career networking and job search strategies. Attendees heard […]
ACCES Employment Launches Street Fleet to Deliver Mobile Employment Services to Underserved Communities
On April 24, 2025, ACCES Employment unveiled its latest initiative the ACCES Street Fleet, a mobile employment service designed to bring job support directly to underserved communities across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). This innovative approach aims to eliminate barriers to employment by providing to jobseekers who may face challenges accessing employment services. ACCES Employment’s President and CEO, Allison Pond kicked off the event which took place at the Malton Youth Hub, with opening remarks underscoring systemic challenges and barriers to access impacting jobseekers today, and how this inspired the creation of the ACCES Employment Street Fleet. She was joined […]
Creating Connections at the Amplify Conference by First Work
Our team had the pleasure of attending the Amplify Conference earlier this month, hosted by First Work. In today’s evolving economic landscape, conversations around leadership, resilience, and innovation are more important than ever. It was energizing to connect with peers and leaders from across the province—all committed to building stronger, more inclusive pathways for workforce development. Thank you to First Work for creating a space where collaboration, learning, and impactful dialogue can take place. We’re pleased to be part of this dedicated and forward-thinking community.
ACCES 3-Day Tech Summit 2025 Brought to Life — The Future of Tech is Here!
What an incredible 3 days at the ACCES Tech Summit 2025 Case Competition, hosted at the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Toronto Office last week! We were pleased to bring together talented minds from diverse backgrounds to tackle real-world challenges in AI and cloud computing. As part of the competition, teams explored the case “Optimizing Solutions in 2025 & Beyond”, proposing forward-thinking strategies to help A3DOS Enterprises (ADE) leverage AI, ML, IoT, and automation for greater operational efficiency. We were also proud to celebrate the graduation of our recent Cloud Computing cohort, who continue to demonstrate the power of perseverance, learning, […]
Connecting Talent with Opportunity: Over 120 Jobseekers and 12+ Employers Drive Success at our Hiring Events in Markham and Newmarket
We recently hosted hiring events at our Markham and Newmarket sites, bringing together over 120 jobseekers and more than a dozen local employers, including Engineered Air, J. Addison Elementary School, AGTA Home Health Care, Robert Half, and others—and the results speak for themselves! These events go beyond traditional networking; they facilitate meaningful employment connections. We’re pleased that our ongoing collaborations with the local business community consistently leads to successful job placements for talented candidates, and helping employers find the ideal fit for their teams. Whether you’re a jobseeker searching for your next opportunity or an employer in need of skilled […]