VERA Chatbot Enhances Employment Support for Jobseekers
Our VERA Chatbot is transforming how jobseekers access employment resources—enhancing accessibility and freeing up staff for personalized support. Featured in a new report by the Toronto East Quadrant Local Immigration Partnership, we are pleased to lead the way in responsible AI innovation. With insights from our VP of Data Strategy, Aimee Holmes, we remain committed to ethical, impactful solutions.
Changes to the Resource & Information (RI) Centre and Business Hours at ACCES
As of Monday, March 3, 2025, the Resource & Information (RI) Centres at each ACCES location will be available to clients who are registered in our programs, who are on a waitlist for our programs, or who are currently being assessed for programming. We will also be changing our business hours to now be open Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and closed on Saturday and Sunday. All new intake assessments must be scheduled in advance and are by appointment only. We continue to welcome clients who can visit accesemployment.ca to register for an info session, call […]
Humber Polytechnic researches ACCES Employment’s approach to expedite labour market integration
Humber Polytechnic has been awarded a $360,000 grant to support their longstanding work with our organization. They have been evaluating the effectiveness of various aspects of our workforce development model, and this funding enables us to examine the 6-pillar model in its entirety. Ultimately, this research will showcase how we address barriers to employment faced by internationally trained professionals (ITPs), as they integrate into a field of work within the Canadian job market that aligns with their previous experience. This evidence-based research supports skilled newcomers in overcoming key barriers such as unfamiliarity with Canadian workplace practices and foreign credential recognition. […]
Mentorship for Success Initiative
Mentorship for Success Initiative About the Project With support from The Metcalf Foundation, ACCES launched the Mentorship for Success research project during Spring, 2023. The initiative has been conducting a detailed and inclusive review of existing mentorship models for a diverse range of entrepreneurs and business owners, including youth, women, racialized individuals, newcomers, and those with a history of mental health and/or addictions. Partner Organizations As the project lead, ACCES has brought together several partner organizations to conduct a comprehensive review of existing mentorship models for entrepreneurs, as well as those benefiting other unique groups. These partners offer […]