Client Services
Times Change offers a wide variety of group workshops, resources and information sessions to help women reach their career and employment goals. In a comfortable, supportive, accessible environment that welcomes diversity and respects individual needs, women have access to quality resources and counselling, free of charge, for as long as needed.
|
Getting Started Orientation
The first step for all new clients! This orientation session provides detailed information about all of our programs and services. Read more... |
|
Sage 50 Certification Free Online Training
Partnering with Sage Canada, Times Change offers Sage 50 online training with certification, a value of $340, at no cost to unemployed or underemployed women who are looking for a job that requires accounting and bookkeeping skill. Call 416.927.1900 to book an in-person initial screening. |
|
Career Planning Workshop
Working from our Career Planning Workbook, this 4-week program is designed for women who are unclear about their career direction or thinking about a change. With a unique approach to exploring work-related skills, interests and values, participants have an opportunity to answer the question: "What type of work do I really want?". Read more... Participants must attend a Getting Started Workshop to be eligible for this program. |
|
Job Search Workshop
Developed for women who know what kind of work they're looking for and have the skills necessary for that specific field of work. This workshop meets on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:15 am to 12:30 pm all within one week. Read more... Participants must attend a Getting Started Workshop to be eligible for this program. |
|
Educational Counselling
For women who know the type of training or education they are looking for but need help finding the right program. This service is open to all women. Read more... |
Second Career Information Session
This government-run program is for laid off, unemployed women who require skills training to return to the work force in high demand occupations. Read more... |
|
Instructor-Led Computer Workshops
Learn how to use current software applications and the Internet through two-hour, hands-on sessions. Clients must meet skill eligibility requirements. Read more... |
Self-Directed Computer Tutorials
Book time to work independently on one of our eight client computers to improve your computer skills or use the internet for your job search. 3 hours/day to a max 10 hours/week. Read more… |
|
Resource Centre
Our organized and comprehensive Resource Centre is the perfect place to do some career related research or work on your job search. Access books, newspapers, periodicals and videos; a photocopier, fax machine, telephones, and use the Internet. Also, drop by to have a look at our Job Board with current postings. Read more... |
|
Job Matching & Placement
Our Job Developers connect Times Change clients to employment opportunities with small to medium size businesses. Clients must be working with an Employment Counsellor to be referred to this service. Register for the Job Search Workshop to access this service or fast track by applying directly to a current job posting. Read more.... |
|
TRIEC Mentoring Partnership
This new program helps immigrant professionals reconnect with their careers with the help of a mentor who works in their field in Canada. Read more.... |
|
Additional Support Services & Information Sessions
Employment and career-related events to help support your employment goals to help keep you motivated while job searching and career planning: • LinkedIn for Beginners • Resume Clinics • Special Events & Workshops • Read more... |
|
Employment Essentials Program
Customized employment programming to help women secure employment, pursue education/training, gain work experience, and/or access other services/financial supports • Career Exploration • Job Skills Development • Life Skills Development • Read more... |