In YMCA Employment Access Centres, we understand the challenges of looking for a new job or transitioning careers, and we’re here to help. Our Y employment staff will help you learn everything you need to have a successful job search and develop a personalized plan that works for you. Our services are open to all and there is no fee to participate.
Our Employment Services Include:
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Personalized employment consultation to help identify your goals and guide you through your job search.
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Help building a professional resume and cover letter, as well as preparing for job interviews.
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Connection to local employers in your field or related fields, with a possibility of subsidized placements.
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Free access to computers, photocopier, printer, fax, internet and Wi-Fi.
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Free access to a library of job search resources and courses to help you prepare and build your skills.
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Assistance in determining licensing, certification and credential assessment pathways, including everything you’ll need to build your future in Ontario’s skilled trades.
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Help understanding the local labour market, your rights as a worker and Canadian workplace culture.
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Information on training, apprenticeships, community supports and job postings.
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Free virtual or in-person workshops available to help you gain the skills you need to find your next job.
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Information and support applying to participate in the Y’s Pre-Employment & Skills Training Programs.
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Access to Better Jobs Ontario, Canada Ontario Job Grant, and skills training programs.
Learn more about the Y’s Employment Acces Centre
How to Get Started Today!
To get started with the YMCA Employment Centres today, simply follow these easy steps:
Workshop & Events
Join us and learn about the skills you’ll need to find your next job! Our in-person and online workshops cover a range of topics including resume and cover letter writing, networking tips, and much more.
Writing a Winning Resume & Cover LetterSep 02, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – Sep 30, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
Job Search Strategies / Stratégies de Recherche d'EmploiSep 04, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – Sep 30, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
" Thank you to the Y and to the staff who work hard with us and help us to find what we want to do in the future! "
- Anon
“ The Employment Access Center felt like a compass for me! I am grateful to have met my employment consultant, who helped me gain a clearer view about where to start. ”
– S. Hammoud
“ We are very thankful to have the Y’s Employment Access Centre as a friendly, reliable partner to meet our hiring needs! "
- Fast Forward French
“ If you enjoy interacting with a highly professional team dedicated to motivating you, encouraging you, and guiding you to a wide horizon of opportunities, the team at the Y is the one you’re looking for.”
- Sarwat
“ I felt the team was highly committed to helping me realize my potential and equip me with the tools to succeed."
- Houseman
“ If you enjoy interacting with a highly professional team dedicated to motivating you, encouraging you, and guiding you to a wide horizon of opportunities, the team at the Y is the one you’re looking for.”
- Afaf