BMO Introduces New Recruitment Program in Partnership with ACCES
Toronto, August 10, 2022 ACCES and BMO have a longstanding partnership and continue to collaborate to make a difference in the lives of newcomers to Canada. In addition to sponsoring a guest-speaker series at ACCES, BMO continues to support various ACCES hiring events including targeted sessions for Afghan Refugees and Ukrainian arrivals. ACCES has helped BMO place over 350 newcomers into roles in Canada and continue to collaborate to fill high-priority roles in many lines of business including Personal and Business Banking, Technology, Operations, and more. BMO has now launched the BMO Newcomer Talent Program providing support and creating employment […]
Case Study: ACCES Harnesses AI to boost Service Capacity
In January 2021, ACCES launched VERA (Virtual Employment and Resource Attendant), an innovative AI solution that is providing much needed employment services online alongside 24/7 job search support for jobseekers in the Greater Toronto Area, across Canada, and to pre-arrival newcomers around the world. VERA is one of the first AI-based chatbot solutions to be fully deployed in the non-profit employment services sector, addressing multiple areas of service delivery including referrals to specific programs at ACCES, event registrations, and intelligent responses to frequently asked questions. VERA was developed using funds received from a generous Accenture grant. The technology grant and […]
United Way Greater Toronto and Community Partners Working to Change Lives in the Greater Golden Mile
United Way of Greater Toronto (UWGT) together with BMO, began its Inclusive Local Economic Opportunity (ILEO) initiative.
ACCES and IKEA Canada Work Together to Create Pathways to Success for Refugees
Together, IKEA and ACCCES are creating pathways to success for those with lived-refugee experience in Canada.
Brian Bachand, ACCES Employment’s New Chair of the Board of Directors
ACCES Employment is proud to announce Brian Bachand as the new Chair of our Board of Directors.
ACCES and the Government of Canada Launch Trades Connections Program in Newmarket and Surrounding Regions
ACCES and the Government of Canada Launch Trades Connections Program in Newmarket and Surrounding Regions
TD and ACCES Empower Newcomers to Succeed in Technology and Leadership
Through the TD Ready Commitment, a $900,000 donation over the next three years will benefit three unique ACCES programs.
AI Solution Transforms Digital Employment Services for Jobseekers and Newcomers
VERA is an innovative AI solution that will provide much needed employment services online alongside 24/7 job search support.
ACCES Employment Partners with IKEA Canada to Provide Training and Career Opportunities to Job Seekers with Lived-Refugee Experience
ACCES Employment is proud to partner with IKEA Canada on their Global Refugee Skills for Employment Initiative.
Canadian Businesses Help ACCES Serve its Communities during the Pandemic
ACCES is proud of the work we continue to do to serve diverse and vulnerable communities, but we are not alone in this mission.