Information for Community Partners

One-to-one coaching services help with all aspects of an individual’s job search, including resume and cover letter writing, effective job search strategies, interview preparation, connecting with employers, exploring career options, paid job placements and on-the-job training opportunities.

Eligible participants must:

• Provide proof of identity (i.e., date of birth and SIN for Case-Managed clients);
• Be of legal working age;
• Currently live in Ontario; and
• Be eligible to work in Canada.

To Make a Referral, please call 519-822-4141(Guelph), 519-623-9380 (Cambridge), 519-743-2460 (Kitchener)

The Job Search Workshop (available on-line and in-person) will help individuals develop a targeted, effective job search plan, focused on what Canadian employers are looking for.

Eligible participants must be:

• Internationally Trained Professionals seeking employment in the same or related field of training and/or experience
• CLB 5 or higher and basic computer literacy skills

To Make a Referral, please contact our Guelph office at 519-822-4141 to speak with a member from our JSW team.

This program brings together internationally trained professionals (ITPs) and trades people in Guelph-Wellington with local volunteer mentors in their field. Mentees will have the opportunity to gain a better understanding of the regional job market and professional practice in Canada, and establish valuable networking connections.

To Make a Referral, please contact Carlos Martins at cmartins@lutherwood.ca

We help newcomers with limited language and/or computer skills navigate the complex systems involved in finding and maintaining employment.

Eligible participants must be:

• a permanent resident, convention refugee, protected person or live-in caregiver status in Canada

To Make a Referral, please call 519-822-4141(Guelph), 519-623-9380 (Cambridge), 519-743-2460 (Kitchener)

We help newcomers navigate the complex systems involved in accessing further education, training and apprenticeship.

Eligible participants must be:

• a permanent resident, convention refugee, protected person or live-in caregiver status in Canada
  

To Make a Referral, please contact our Guelph office at 519-822-4141 to speak with a Newcomer Employment Navigator

*Assistance can be provided in English, Urdu and Pashto.

We newcomer youth find local job opportunities and navigate the job search process and employment related experiences.

Eligible participants must be:

• Youth aged 15 to 30 with permanent resident, convention refugee, protected person or live-in caregiver status in Canada.

To Make a Referral, please contact our Guelph office at 519-822-4141