The Job Search Workshops (JSW) program can help you find a job in Ontario.

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The Job Search Workshops are three-to-four days in length, with no cost to the participant, and can be taken during the day, in the evening, or on Saturdays.

The Job Search Workshops (JSW) program can help you find a job in Ontario. Our three or four day workshops will give you the job search tools that will help you succeed in the Canadian job market.

To be eligible for the JSW program you must:

  • be a permanent resident of Canada, landed immigrant, live-in caregiver on convention refugee
  • be able to communicate in the English language
  • be able to attend a 3 or 4 day, full time, training program

Canadian citizens, visitors or refugee claimants are NOT eligible for the JSW Program.

Workshop Highlights

  • Orientation to the Canadian Labour Market
  • Self-Assessment and Skill-Gap Analysis
  • Exploring Career Prospects
  • Advertised and Unadvertised Job Sources
  • Guidelines for Online Job Search
  • Effective Resume and Cover Letter Writing
  • Networking and Techniques for Contacting Employers
  • Successful Interview Techniques
  • Canadian Workplace Culture
  • Workers’ Rights and Employment Standards
  • Community Guest Speakers
  • Employer Information Sessions

Please note: Occupation-specific Workshops are offered at selected locations. 

Post Workshop Support

  • Customized Action Plan Development
  • Resource Library
  • Assistance with Resume Creation
  • Mock Interviews
  • Information and Referral  

Find a JSW

JSW Committee

Find out more about the JSW Steering Committee.

IEP Conference

Attend the IEP Conference to get on the fast-track to career success in Canada. A Unique Forum for Internationally Educated Professionals.

 

Co-ordinated by: COSTI and OCASI