Employment
WoodGreen works with job seekers to explore their career goals and pursue long-term and meaningful employment. With a dedicated team of job coaches and job developers, we offer one-on-one employment counselling, skill-building workshops, specialized training and placement strategies, as well as a range of programs designed for youth, people with disabilities, newcomers and mature workers.
Our partnerships with service providers and employers allow us to connect clients with the opportunities they need to succeed.
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Skills Training Employment Programs
Ready to train for a new job or take your career to the level? WoodGreen’s free training programs can help you build new skills, add to your credentials and connect with employers in today’s high-demand fields.
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Training Curriculum for Organizations: Skills for Success for Experienced Workers Program
Explore WoodGreen's SSEW Program, designed for individuals aged 45 and above to thrive in today's workplace. Tailored for mature jobseekers, our comprehensive curriculum covers digital literacy, socio-emotional intelligence, and more. Click to learn how SSEW can benefit your organization and empower your clients.
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Employment Resources
Our Employment Services team has compiled a list of free downloadable resources to help you work toward your employment goals — whether you’re building your resume, creating a LinkedIn profile, preparing for an interview or reviewing labour market trends.
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10 May 2025
20 Years, One Vision: Homeward Bound Proves Empowering Mothers Transforms Generations
Homeward Bound offers single moms more than just a roof—it’s a chance to rebuild, go back to school, and create a better future for their children. It’s where hope moves in, and fear finally moves out. For Nawal, it was her mother’s relentless dedication that turned everything around. A single decision, a new path, and their lives were forever changed. What began as a chance for a fresh start became the foundation for a future full of possibility. 👉 Read how Homeward Bound transformed their lives.
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28 January 2025
How to find a mentor or mentee in Toronto
January is National Mentoring Month, a time to celebrate the profound impact mentorship has on shaping lives and strengthening communities. WoodGreen’s Community Connections program highlights the transformative power of mentorship by pairing newcomers and Internationally Trained Professionals with volunteer mentors. Through strategic pairings based on professional backgrounds and career goals, the program supports both personal growth and career development, helping participants thrive in their new environment.
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02 December 2024
Tapping into a new life and career with Plumbing Program at WoodGreen
The longer Kelvin was in Toronto, the more he saw the city’s frenzied push for new and/or renovated homes, and it was clear to him he was headed in the right direction with the WoodGreen Plumbing Pre-Apprenticeship Program. “That’s when I realised, people will always need plumbers, no matter what.”
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25 November 2024
How WoodGreen is ensuring food security is a right, not a luxury
As the cost-of-living increases, impacting food prices, WoodGreen is doing its part in bringing food security to Toronto residents.
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