COSTI - Integrated Employment Services, Toronto

Application

Call for information

Eligibility / Target Population

Individuals of legal working age and not attending full time school or training; must be resident of Ontario and eligible to work in Canada

Better Jobs Ontario

Individuals who have been unemployed for six months or longer and are part of a low-income household

Fees

None

Contacts

Yasmeen Tian - Regional Site Manager

Languages

English ; French ; Amharic ; Arabic ; Cantonese ; Italian ; Oromo ; Polish ; Portuguese ; Spanish ; Tamil ; Tigrinya

Accessibility Note

Fully accessible

Description of Services:

Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario

assessment of skills, interests and abilities
job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
help in maintaining employment
information and referral to other employment and community services
all services at this site can be tailored to the needs of all client groups

Better Jobs Ontario
?Skills training and financial support for unemployed workers

training program must demonstrate good job prospects
financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance

Services for Employers

offers help in identifying human resource skills requirements
matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention

Participates in the Mentoring Partnership of Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC), see separate entry