WoodGreen offers a wide range of free skill-building programs to help job seekers define their employment goals, upgrade their skills or train for an in-demand career. Explore the options below and find the program that’s right for you.
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3. Apply
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Skills for Success for Experienced Workers
This 4-week training program supports older workers (45+) in building the skills needed to adapt to the fast pace of developments in technology and the changing world of work.
Virtual and in-person
Unemployed or underemployed; Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or convention refugee (Please click to learn more)
Pre-Apprenticeship and Trades Programs
WoodGreen offers free Pre-Apprentice and Trades Programs, catering to newcomers and those facing employment barriers to provide a pathway to high-demand trades. Participants undergo assessments for grade 12 Math and English and engage in Academic Upgrading to develop essential communication and numeracy skills for entry into skilled trades.
Virtual and in-person
18 years of age or older and legally entitled to work in Ontario
Plumbing Pre-Apprenticeship Level 1 Program
In partnership with George Brown College, this 15-week skills training program provides newcomers and jobseekers with an opportunity to start their skilled trades career in plumbing. Participants will have access to additional supports to assist them with their training throughout the program.
Virtual and in-person
18 years of age or older; Legally entitled to work in Ontario; Grade 12 equivalency demonstrated through a high school diploma or transcripts.
Newcomer Women Entrepreneurship Program (NWEP)
The Newcomer Women Entrepreneurship Program (NWEP) is a free online training program for newcomer women who are interested in learning and developing entrepreneurial skills to start a business.
Virtual and in-person
Identify as a Woman, 18 years of age and older. Permanent residents, convention refugees or live-in caregivers
Personalized Career Accelerator (for Newcomers to Canada)
The Personalized Career Accelerator program (formerly known as Mentoring Pathways to Employment) helps skilled newcomers to succeed in a Canadian job search and connects them with a mentor with shared experiences who can support their journey.
Virtual and in-person
Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees, Live-in Caregivers
Diverse Workforce Advantage Program
Our Diverse Workforce Advantage Program (formerly known as Employer Engagement for Immigrant Integration) can help your organization get a competitive edge in today's rapidly changing world of work. We can strengthen your workforce through training and access to a pipeline of skilled and experienced newcomer talent.
Virtual
Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees or Live-in Caregivers who have completed a job search workshop and are actively seeking employment; Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 6+
Older Workers’ Initiative (Ontario Works recipients only)
The Older Workers’ Initiative (OWI) aims to improve access to sustainable employment for job seekers aged 45 years or older who are on Ontario Works and have been unemployed for at least 1 year.
Virtual and in-person
Ontario Works recipients, age 45+, unemployed 1+ years
Youth Possibilities Project
The Youth Possibilities Project (YPP) is funded by Service Canada’s Youth Employment and Skills Strategy. The program is open to youth aged 15 – 30 and offers 4 weeks of paid pre-employment training, followed by a 10-week paid job placement. With support from a job developer, participants explore their career options, secure a placement opportunity in their chosen field and gain valuable work experience and practical skills.
Virtual and in-person
Youth aged 15 – 30 residing in the Greater Toronto Area.
Canada-Ontario Job Grant
WoodGreen assists employers seeking to invest in their workforce through the Canada-Ontario Job Grant (C-OJG), a government program that reimburses part of the cost of training for new and/or existing employees. The objectives of the program are to encourage job creation and workforce development, improve job performance, and support skill development and advancement opportunities.
Virtual and in-person
Employers seeking to invest in their workforce through the Canada-Ontario Job Grant (C-OJG)
Better Jobs Ontario
Better Jobs Ontario (formerly known as Second Career) provides unemployed individuals with financial support and skills training to secure in-demand jobs in their communities.
Virtual and in-person
Better Jobs Ontario (formerly known as Second Career) provides unemployed individuals with financial support and skills training to secure in-demand jobs in their communities.
CNC/Precision Machining Skills Training Program
Delivered in partnership with George Brown College, this free training program is designed to prepare participants for entry-level work in the manufacturing sector. This program includes 14 weeks of CNC/Precision Machining training and employability skills training, as well as an 8-week paid job placement.
Virtual and in-person
18 years of age or older and legally entitled to work in Ontario
Building Code Skills Development for Internationally Trained Individuals
Delivered by George Brown College in partnership with WoodGreen, this 20-week skills-training program prepares internationally trained job seekers for the role of Building Official, working in the construction sector or public administration.
Virtual
Internationally Trained Individuals with a background in construction, engineering, architecture or a related field
Industrial Mechanic Millwright Pre-Apprenticeship Program
This free program equips students with skills related to the millwright trade, which involves installing, maintaining, diagnosing and repairing industrial machines. Delivered by George Brown College in partnership with WoodGreen, the program includes trade readiness, employment preparation and academic upgrading.
Virtual and in-person
Age 18+; Permanent Resident or Canadian citizen; able to work in Ontario
Visual Effects (VFX) Compositing
This VFX training program is designed to give Black youth a competitive edge as they launch careers in digital compositing. Over 23 weeks, participants gain the knowledge and experience necessary to find post-production work. Training includes a six-week paid internship.
Virtual
Black youth (age 21 – 29) living in the Greater Toronto Area
Toronto Youth Job Corps Case Counselling
Our team provides Toronto Youth Job Corps participants with case management support to address life challenges affecting their program engagement.
Virtual and in-person
Participants in the Toronto Youth Job Corps program delivered by JVS, Arab Community Centre of Toronto, East Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre or Youth Employment Services
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