Please visit an ACCES Employment location to speak with an Employment Consultant to determine your eligibility for the program. If you are eligible, you will be invited to attend an information workshop to assist with your decision to enroll in the program.

You must have at least a Bachelor's degree to attend.

You must have at least 3 years of experience in the sector to qualify for the program.

We support our clients in securing employment in their field or related field following the program. We have specialized Outreach and Job Development staff who assist with finding good opportunities for our clients.

Your first step is to attend an information session with the program team. Please refer to the workshop calendar to determine the next available session and call to register. During the information session you will learn more about the program and be given instructions on how to apply.

To participate in this program you must meet some of the following eligibility criteria:

• Permanent Resident
• Convention Refugee
• Minimum one year professional experience in the engineering sector OUTSIDE of Canada
• Post-secondary education in engineering from OUTSIDE Canada
• Good English communication skills (ideally Canadian Language Benchmark 6-10)

There are no fees associated with the Job Search and Workplace Communication Training components of the program. The fee for the Project Management component is $400 plus HST. This fee offsets the academic portion of the program and may be eligible for full reimbursement through the Ontario Bridging Participant Assistance Program based on the financial needs of participants.

More than 70 percent of program graduates find employment in the sector within one year of graduating.

This is a full-time program. The program runs Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for six consecutive weeks. We do not offer this program on a part-time basis.

Engineering Connections is offered at the following sites:

• Mississauga
• North York

Your first step is to attend an information session with the program team. Please refer to the workshop calendar to determine the next available session and call to register. During the information session you will learn more about the program and be given instructions on how to apply.

To participate in this program you must meet all of the following eligibility criteria:

• Permanent Resident
• Convention Refugee
• Refugee Claimant with one year work permit
• Minimum one year professional experience in the financial services sector OUTSIDE of Canada
• Post-secondary education in Business, Administration, Accounting, Banking or a related field from OUTSIDE Canada
• Good English communication skills (ideally Canadian Language Benchmark 8)

The fee for this program is $500 plus HST. This fee offsets the academic portion of the program and may be eligible for full reimbursement through the Ontario Bridging Participant Assistance Program based on the financial needs of participants.

More than 80 percent of program graduates find employment in their field within one year of completing the program.

This is a full-time program. The program runs Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for four consecutive weeks. We do not offer this program on a part-time basis.

Financial Services Connections is offered at the following sites:

• Scarborough
• Toronto
• Mississauga
• Brampton

Your first step is to attend an information session with the program team. Please refer to the workshop calendar to determine the next available session and call to register. During the information session you will learn more about the program and be given instructions on how to apply.

To participate in this program you must meet some of the following eligibility criteria:

• Permanent Resident
• Convention Refugee
• Refugee Claimant with one year work permit
• Minimum three years professional experience in the IT sector OUTSIDE of Canada
• Post-secondary education in the IT field from OUTSIDE Canada
• Good English communication skills (ideally Canadian Language Benchmark 8)

The fee for this program is $500 plus HST. This fee offsets the academic portion of the program and may be eligible for full reimbursement through the Ontario Bridging Participant Assistance Program based on the financial needs of participants.

About 90 percent of graduates find work that reflects their experience within one year of program completion.

This is a full-time program. The program runs Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for five consecutive weeks (with an optional two-week add on for project management). We do not offer this program on a part-time basis.

Information Technology Connections is offered at the following sites:

• Toronto
• Mississauga
• Brampton

Your first step is to attend an information session with the program team. Please refer to the workshop calendar to determine the next available session and call to register. During the information session you will learn more about the program and be given instructions on how to apply.

To participate in this program you must meet some of the following eligibility criteria:

• Permanent Resident
• Convention Refugee
• Refugee Claimant with one year work permit
• Minimum two years professional experience in the HR sector OUTSIDE of Canada
• Post-secondary education in the HR field from OUTSIDE Canada
• Good English communication skills (ideally Canadian Language Benchmark 8)

The fee for this program is $500 plus HST. This fee offsets the academic portion of the program and may be eligible for full reimbursement through the Ontario Bridging Participant Assistance Program based on the financial needs of participants.

Nearly 80 percent of graduates find work that reflects their experience within one year of program completion.

This is a full-time program. The program runs Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for seven consecutive weeks. We do not offer this program on a part-time basis.

HR Connections is offered at the following sites:

• Brampton
• Mississauga

HR Connections does not provide a discount for HRPA membership. However, if you qualify, HRPA offers a discounted membership for internationally-trained HR professionals (HR IEP) for a reduced fee for the membership year (plus chapter fees). Please go to www.hrpa.ca for more information.

Your first step is to attend an information session with the program team. Please refer to the workshop calendar to determine the next available session and call to register. During the information session you will learn more about the program and be given instructions on how to apply.

To participate in this program you must meet some of the following eligibility criteria:

• Permanent Resident
• Convention Refugee
• Refugee Claimant with one year work permit
• Minimum two years professional experience in supply chain OUTSIDE of Canada
• Post-secondary education in supply chain from OUTSIDE Canada
• Good English communication skills (ideally Canadian Language Benchmark 8)

The fee for this program is $500 plus HST. This fee offsets the academic portion of the program and may be eligible for full reimbursement through the Ontario Bridging Participant Assistance Program based on the financial needs of participants.

Nearly 83 percent of graduates find work that reflects their experience within one year of program completion.

This is a full-time program. The program runs Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for five consecutive weeks. We do not offer this program on a part-time basis.

Supply Chain Connections is offered at the following site:

• Mississauga

Your first step is to attend an information session with the program team. Please refer to the workshop calendar to determine the next available session and call to register. During the information session you will learn more about the program and be given instructions on how to apply.

To participate in this program you must meet ALL of the following eligibility criteria:

• Permanent Resident
• Convention Refugee
• Refugee Claimant with one year work permit
• Minimum 2 years management/leadership related work experience outside Canada in the Finance and IT sectors
• Post-secondary education outside Canada in business or program administration and/or an MBA
• Good English communication skills (ideally Canadian Language Benchmark 8)

The fee for this program is $500 plus HST. This fee offsets the academic portion of the program and may be eligible for full reimbursement through the Ontario Bridging Participant Assistance Program based on the financial needs of participants.

More than 80 percent of graduates find work that reflects their experience after program completion.

This is a full-time program. The program runs Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for four consecutive weeks. We do not offer this program on a part-time basis.

Leadership Connections is offered at the following site:

• Toronto
• Mississauga
• Scarborough

Your first step is to attend an information session with the program team. Please refer to the workshop calendar to determine the next available session and call to register. During the information session you will learn more about the program and be given instructions on how to apply.

To participate in this program you must meet some of the following eligibility criteria:

• Permanent Resident
• Convention Refugee
• Refugee Claimant with one year work permit
• Minimum 3 years of experience in sales/marketing OUTSIDE of Canada
• Post-secondary education outside Canada in sales, marketing, commerce, etc.
• Good English communication skills (ideally Canadian Language Benchmark 8)

The fee for this program is $500 plus HST. This fee offsets the academic portion of the program and may be eligible for full reimbursement through the Ontario Bridging Participant Assistance Program based on the financial needs of participants.

More than 80 percent of graduates find work that reflects their experience within one year of program completion.

This is a full-time program. The program runs Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for five consecutive weeks. We do not offer this program on a part-time basis.

Sales and Marketing Connections is offered at the following sites:

• Mississauga
• Scarborough

You must obtain and sign a Referral Form from your Ontario Works caseworker by visiting your Toronto Employment and Social Services office. You may be required to advise your Caseworker that the START Program Referral is located on the POES System (Purchase of Employment Services) under the category of ‘Employment Essentials’. Once you have the signed Referral Form, you must set up your screening appointment by contacting the individual listed on your Referral Form.

To be eligible, you must be a woman in receipt of ‘Ontario Works’ and have an interest in finding employment in the Customer Service environment. (NB: ‘Ontario Works’ is a Social Assistance program for Ontario residents needing financial assistance to help cover the costs of basic needs and housing with a willingness to take part in activities that will help them find a job).

Priority acceptance is offered to immigrant women (residing in Canada ten years or less). However, all women who apply and are receiving Ontario Works will be considered.

This is a full-time program. The program runs Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for ten consecutive weeks. We do not offer this program on a part-time basis.

The START Program is offered at the following sites:

• Toronto
• Scarborough

START Program graduates have secured employment in the following sectors:

• Banking & Finance
• Retail Sales
• Office Administration
• Food Service
• Hotels & Hospitality
• Legal
• Non-Profit
• Healthcare

For additional information, see list of employer connections on the START Program page.

Mentees must:

• Have lived in Canada for less than three years and have limited or no Canadian work experience in their profession OR have re-engaged with their profession through academic training or bridging within the past 2 years
• Have the English skills required to perform effectively in the workplace
• Have at least three years of international work experience in their area of expertise
• Have achieved at least a bachelor’s degree – or equivalent post-secondary education – from outside of Canada
• Be eligible to work in Canada
• Be currently unemployed or underemployed (i.e. not working in their field of expertise)
• Be actively seeking work in their field

The time commitment is 24 hours during a 4-month span. This works out to approximately 1½ hours per week. However, the time commitment on how many hours per week/ per month will be determined together by you and your mentor.

In addition to your meetings with your mentor, you are expected to be conducting job search activities throughout the period of the mentoring relationship. Your coach supports you in this activity.

It is recommended that you meet in person, especially for the first few meetings. However, there will be times when on-line or phone communication will be more convenient and/or effective for both of you.

Prior to the start of the mentoring relationship, you will be provided with resources and an invitation to take part in a mentee orientation session to learn more about your roles and responsibilities.

Each matched pair is also supported by a mentoring coach based at a participating community partner organization. Their role is to assist you throughout the entire mentoring relationship and respond to your questions and concerns. The coach can refer you to other resources, services and supports to assist you in your job search, and troubleshoot or provide advice if problems arise in the mentoring relationship.

Your first step is to drop by one of our sites to meet with an employment consultant. (S)he will refer you to the appropriate program or service at ACCES to best meet your unique needs. Job seekers across all programs are given the opportunity to participate in Speed Mentoring events. Your employment consultant will refer you to specific events as they meet your sector and professional background.

All clients at ACCES Employment are eligible to participate in Speed Mentoring.

No. This program is free and provided as part of ACCES’s integrated approach to serving job seekers. The program is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, and sponsored by BMO Financial Group.

Speed Mentoring is offered across all ACCES sites:

• Toronto
• Scarborough
• North York
• Mississauga
• Brampton

Some Speed Mentoring events will take place off-site and are hosted by employer partners in the Greater Toronto Area.

Your first step is to attend an information session with the program team. Please refer to the workshop calendar to determine the next available session and call to register. During the information session you will learn more about the program and be given instructions on how to apply.

To participate in this program you must meet some of the following eligibility criteria:

• Permanent Resident
• Protected Person
• Live-in caregivers with a temporary work permit
• Interest in starting your own business

No. The Entrepreneurship Connections program is offered free-of-charge. The program is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, and sponsored by the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC).

The Entrepreneurship Connections program does not provide loans or financing. However, our expert trainers will equip you with knowledge and resources to access available funding for your business. ACCES Employment does not provide business start-up financing, income or childcare support to program participants.

The Entrepreneurship Connections Program is a four-week, part-time intensive training program. To ensure your success in the program full attendance and completion of all course work is highly recommended.

The Entrepreneurship Connections Program currently accepts individuals with viable business ideas to participate in the program. However, if you are considering entrepreneurship as a career option, our team would be happy to meet with you to discuss your options including providing you with valuable community resources to lead you in the right direction.

Entrepreneurship Connections is offered at the following site:

• Toronto

Talk English Café sessions are offered at all ACCES locations. Visit the program calendar section to view the scheduled sessions. No registration is required, this is a drop in program. Online Talk English Café sessions are offered on a registration basis. To register, contact Layla Harrison.

This program does not have any eligibility requirements. Any ACCES clients are welcome to join the program.

There are no fees associated with this program.

Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to inquire about enrolling in the program.

To participate in this program you must meet all of the following eligibility criteria:

• You are destined to land anywhere in Canada (Pan-Canadian)
• You must be approved for Permanent Residency in Canada
• You must be committed to completing the program within 8 weeks
• You are planning to arrive in Canada in less than 3 months, and more than 8 weeks from now
• You are proficient in computer skills and comfortable with online learning
• You have strong English language skills
• You have a minimum of 2 years of experience in Financial Services, Engineering, Sales & Marketing, Human Resources, Information Technology, or Supply Chain
• You have a post-secondary education in Financial Services, Engineering, Sales & Marketing, Human Resources, Information Technology, or Supply Chain

To register for the program, you will be required to submit valid documentation to confirm your eligibility for the program. We require one of the following documents to be provided:

• Permanent Resident card
• Confirmation of Permanent Residence
• Medical/security notification letter
• Permanent Resident visa
• Letter of notification to pick up Permanent Resident visa

The program is offered free-of-charge. Canadian Employment Connections is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

Canadian Employment Connections is a recent initiative launched in October 2015. ACCES Employment’s sector-specific bridging programs have a success rate of over 82% across all programs.

Through ‘virtual’ services and an innovative online platform, you will be guided through several learning stages to prepare you for Canadian workplaces. The program offers self-directed learning modules that can be completed both full-time and as well as on a part-time basis.

The program is run online through a virtual platform.

You have to be between the ages of 15-29.

To participate in Youth Job Connection, you must meet the following criteria:

• Not participating in full time training/education
• Unemployed
• Resident of Ontario
• Eligible to work in Canada

You can call us and set up an appointment with an Employment Consultant for an Intake Assessment to discuss your suitability for this program.

There is no fee to attend the program. On the contrary, you are paid to attend pre-employment workshops. Paid training is provided at $14.00 an hour for a maximum of 90 hours.

In order to be considered for placement, you must complete a minimum of 60 hours of pre-employment workshops. Once you have completed that requirement, you will work directly with a job developer at ACCES who will help you to find paid employment.

The Youth Job Connection program works with you to develop a career plan in an industry that you are passionate about. For example:

• Customer Service
• Information Technology
• Beautician and Cosmetician
• Skilled Trades- Automotive, Construction
• Finance and Banking
• Hospitality and Tourism

You do not need any prior experience to join this program. You will need to participate in an intake assessment to discuss your suitability for this program.

This program is designed to assist youth with barriers to employment. You will meet with an Employment Consultant to conduct an intake assessment and coordinate services to assist you in finding employment.

You must be 18-29 years old to participate in the IT Accelerator program.

To participate in the program, you must meet the following program eligibility criteria:

• 18-29 years of age
• Unemployed
• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• Available Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. for 16-weeks of in-class training at Seneca College, Markham campus

Related post-secondary education is an asset.

Your first step is to attend an information session with the program team. Please refer to the workshop calendar to determine the next available session and call to register. During the information session you will learn more about the program and be given instructions on how to apply.

The fee for this program is $500. This offsets a portion of the Seneca College academic component. All books and materials are included or available on-loan to participants at no cost. All other costs related to the program and employment services are generously funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation.

Once you have been accepted into the program, you will attend an orientation session at Seneca College. At this time you will officially register for the program and pay the fee for the program.

Related post-secondary education or work experience is considered an asset, but is not required to participate in the program.

This program is designed to assist youth who may be facing barriers to employment. You will meet with the Program Coordinator who will conduct an intake assessment and coordinate services to assist you in finding employment.

You have to be between the ages of 16-29.

To participate in the Employment Connections for Newcomer Youth Program, you must meet the following criteria:

• Newcomer and refugee youth
• Eligible to work in Canada

You can call us and set up an appointment with an Employment Consultant for an Intake Assessment to discuss your suitability for this program.

There is no fee to attend the program. It is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

Once you have completed that program, you will work directly with a job developer at ACCES who will help you to find paid employment.

The Employment Connections for Newcomer Youth program works with you to develop a career plan in the Customer Service or General Labour Industries.

You do not need any prior experience to join this program. You will need to participate in an intake assessment to discuss your suitability for this program.

Employment Connections for Newcomer Youth is offered at the following sites:

• Brampton (44 Peel Centre Drive, Suite 201 next to Bramalea City Centre)
• Mississauga (151 City Centre Drive, Suite 601 next to Square One Shopping Centre)

This program serves newcomers to Canada.

To join this program, you must complete an in-person assessment. Please call one of our locations to be directed to a Construction Trades Program staff member to book an appointment.

An assessment with the employment consultant will assist in determining whether the language level is appropriate for the program. Please bring your LINC assessment to the appointment.

Sector-specific language training focuses on construction trades. You will gain real world experience that connects to the in-class language learning and enhance your workplace communication skills. You will also receive essential skills training that focuses on intermediate work-related language, trades related terminology, health and safety terminology, trades math and other related topics.

The program will focus primarily on the following areas:

• Health and safety
• Working at heights
• Elevated work platforms
• WHMIS
• Basics of health safety
• Propane


• Canadian workplace culture
• Forklift and scissor lift training

No, the program is free.

The language training will be held at ACCES Mississauga and ACCES North York.

The modified pre-apprenticeship training is held at the Ontario Masonry Training Centre (OMTC) in Mississauga and LiUNA Local 506 in Richmond Hill.

The language training component of the program runs for 8 weeks, Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm.

The modified pre-apprenticeship component of the program runs for approximately 4-5 weeks, 8am to 4pm.

No. We assess each participant’s needs and goals and decide jointly on the training path they will be pursuing.

We have limited capacity for transportation support. Please mention you require transportation support while you are completing your assessment with the employment consultant. Alternative support options may be available.

At ACCES Employment we offer a range of programs and services to assist you in finding employment and achieving your career goals. We provide resources and information, job search workshops, individual employment counselling and connections to employers.

If you are eligible to work in Canada and looking for employment, you are a good fit for our online services.

No. This program is free of charge for job seekers; thanks to the generous support of Accenture for their support in helping us to build this digital platform.

Your first step is to attend an information session with the program team. Please refer to the workshop calendar to determine the next available session and call to register. During the information session you will learn more about the program and be given instructions on how to apply.

To participate in this program you must meet some of the following eligibility criteria:

• Permanent Resident
• Convention Refugee
• Minimum one year professional experience in the healthcare sector OUTSIDE of Canada
• Post-secondary education in healthcare from OUTSIDE of Canada
• Effective English communication skills (Canadian Language Benchmark 7-8)

No, this program is funded by the Government of Canada and free of charge for participants.

This is a full-time program. The program runs Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for six consecutive weeks. We do not offer this program on a part-time basis.

Healthcare Connections is offered at the following sites:

• North York

With the risk of a cyber-attack now being classed as the top threat to organizations, it’s vital to have the right cyber security measures in place to protect your organization from an attack. It’s not just an organization’s reputation that can be damaged by a data breach – the financial costs can often have a more severe effect.

Lloyd’s of London has estimated the global cost of a serious cyber-attack to be more than $120 billion (£92 billion). It believes the most likely scenario to lead to this sort of cost is a criminal hacker targeting a Cloud service provider, taking it down in the process.

PwC’s Global State of Information Security Survey 2018 found that “the average total financial cost of incidents [was] £857,000”. However, this figure is based on only 14% of respondents that reported their direct financial losses.

https://www.itgovernance.co.uk/blog/the-cost-of-a-cyber-attack/

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A bachelor's degree in engineering (electrical engineering preferable) or computer science is required for employment as a security engineer. Many employers additionally require some level of previous experience and/or professional certification(s) in the field.

https://www.learnhowtobecome.org/computer-careers/cyber-security/

Certifications for Security Specialists

• Security+: CompTIA's popular base-level security certification.
• CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate – Routing and Switching.
• CEH: Certified Ethical Hacker.
• GSEC / GCIH / GCIA: GIAC Security Certifications.
• CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional.

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Cybersecurity professionals report an average salary of $116,000, or approximately $55.77 per hour. That's nearly three times the national median income for full-time wage and salary workers, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

https://neuvoo.ca/salary/cyber-security/

Cybersecurity salary in Canada. The average salary for Cybersecurity related jobs is $90,740 per year or $47 per hour. This is around 2.8 times more than the Median wage of the country. Entry level positions start at $64,000 while most experienced workers make up to $127,000.

Top 5 highest paying jobs in Cybersecurity

• Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
• Head of Cyber Security
• Lead Security Architect
• Head of Governance/Assurance
• Information Security Manager

https://www.networkerstechnology.com/top-5-cyber-security-jobs

Take classes (online or offline), go to meetups, check out professional associations, connect with thought leaders on social media and more.

Top 5 Certifications for Security Specialists

• Security+: CompTIA's popular base-level security certification.
• CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate – Routing and Switching.
• CEH: Certified Ethical Hacker.
• GSEC / GCIH / GCIA: GIAC Security Certifications.
• CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional.

Unfortunately not. The program is intended for Convention Refugees, Protected Persons and Permanent Residents (who arrived in Canada as refugees initially). ACCES Employment has other programs and services that are available to people who are making a refugee claim or awaiting a decision on their claim – please contact us to find out more!

The training will prepare you for the interview and if you are offered a role at Starbucks, we will give you one-on-one support after you are hired to make sure your transition to work is smooth.

Yes, you can apply but we will recommend that you take the training once you meet the age requirements.

Program Eligibility:

• At least one year of post-secondary education outside of Canada
• Strong English language skills (min. CLB6)
• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• Motivated and committed to building your professional network to find employment

To participate in this program you must meet some of the following eligibility criteria:

• Resident of Ontario
• Permanent Resident
• Convention Refugee
• Refugee Claimant with one year work permit
• Committed to completing the program within 8 weeks
• Proficient in computer skills and comfortable with online learning
• Minimum 2 year professional experience in sales/service-related field OUTSIDE of Canada
• Completed post-secondary education outside of Canada
• A minimum of CLB 8 in French and CLB 7 in English is required for admission into the program

To register for the program, you will be required to submit valid documentation to confirm your eligibility for the program. We require one of the following documents to be provided:

• Permanent Resident card
• Confirmation of Permanent Residence
• Medical/security notification letter
• Permanent Resident visa

Sales & Service en Francais is a recent initiative launched in April 2018. ACCES Employment’s sector-specific bridging programs have a success rate of over 82% across all programs.

The fee for this program is $500 plus HST. This fee offsets the academic portion of the program and may be eligible for full reimbursement through the Ontario Bridging Participant Assistance Program based on the financial needs of participants.

This is a full-time program. Through a combination of virtual one-to-one sessions, curriculum-based learning, linkages to local employment services and employer events, you will be guided through several learning stages to prepare you for the Canadian workplace and support your move into paid employment. In addition to a Canadian context academic component, it will have three additional components; workplace communications; job search and placement, and post hire support. The program offers both self-directed and guided/interactive learning modules that can be completed full-time. We do not offer this program on a part-time basis.

The program is run online through a virtual platform.

Permanent Residence, Citizen, Work permit, Refugees

Contact Women in Technology team members in ACCES North York

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No, the program is free.

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At ACCES Employment we offer a range of programs and services to assist you in finding employment and achieving your career goals. We provide resources and information, job search workshops, individual employment counselling and connections to employers.