Connect to Employment

We live in a world where jobs are changing and people are changing jobs more frequently. With all these changes it is important that we see ourselves as lifelong learners and accept that learning new skills and upgrading old ones is just part of working in the 21st century. 

At Connections  we can help you focus on one skill or many.  We assess you to identify your current skills and then develop an individualized learning plan to help you reach your goals. Learning materials are workforce-related.

We offer one-to-one tutoring in the following areas:

Numeracy

Reading

Writing

Communications

Digital skills.

We offer occupation based learning where you can  upgrade a number of skills while working through an occupational curriculum* of interest to you. Areas of  study include:

Call Centre

Cleaner 

Clerical & Office Administration 

Day Care 

Food Counter Attendant & Kitchen Helper

Grocery Clerk 

Hospitality/Housekeeper 

Landscaping & Ground Maintenance

Preparing for the Personal Support Worker Program 

Public Works

Retail 

Skills Trade Helper 

Truck Driver 

Warehouse Worker & Material Handler

*Disclaimer : Although these programs are designed to help you develop foundational skills needed in these fields, they  are only a starting point. In some instances you will need to pursue further training at a college or other training institute.

We can provide you with training in job search skills such as 

Identifying your strengths, interests and opportunities

Researching occupations

Choosing an occupation

Searching for jobs

Writing resumes and cover letters

Taking part in in-person and online interviews

Watch the video below  to get some ideas on how you can find time  to learn while working full-time.