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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 […]

Shaping the Future of Immigration at Metropolis Canada 2025

We were pleased to have participated in this year’s Metropolis Canada Conference (March 13-15), where leaders from all sectors came together to discuss the future of immigration in Canada. Members of our senior leadership team, including our SVP of Services and Strategic Initiatives, Manjeet Dhiman, engaged in key conversations on labour market integration and the evolving needs of jobseekers, especially newcomers. Our SVP of Services and Program Innovation, Sue Sadler, and our Senior Director of Services and Program Innovation, Cameron Moser had the opportunity to sit on various panels to raise awareness about the relaunch of our Connecting Canada project, […]

Advancing Inclusive Leadership: ACCES Joins Canadian Club Toronto for Critical Discussion on Equity and Workforce Diversity

Our President and CEO, Allison Pond, and SVP of Services and Strategic Initiatives, Manjeet Dhiman, joined the Canadian Club Toronto for an insightful discussion with Tanya van Biesen, CEO of VersaFI, and Mitzie Hunter, CEO of the Canadian Women’s Foundation. The conversation focused on how inclusive leadership and systemic change drive meaningful progress. We recognize the strengths all genders bring to the workforce and economy, as well as the systemic barriers that persist. By addressing these challenges and advancing equity-driven solutions, we create a more just and inclusive workforce—one that reflects the diversity, skills, and experience of Canada’s population. Our […]

Multi-Sector Hiring Fair Connects Jobseekers with Top Employers at the Ismaili Centre of Toronto

In partnership with The Ismaili Council for Toronto, we hosted a successful Multi-Sector Hiring Fair at the Ismaili Centre of Toronto, bringing together 15 employers from various industries. Attendees connected with top employers in healthcare (CBI Home Health), finance (RBC, Scotiabank, BMO, Primerica), technology (Samsung Electronics, Hitachi), media and advertising (IPG Mediabrands), real estate (CBRE, FirstService Residential), food manufacturing (FGF, Nestlé, Food Mamba), security and engineering (Roshel, S&C Electric), and more. This initiative played a vital role in delivering essential employment support to underserved communities. The event also featured community booths from organizations such as Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), LOFT […]

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