Information for Community Partners

For more than 35 years, Starling (formerly Lutherwood) Employment Services has worked closely with partner agencies and local businesses to help individuals in our community secure meaningful work. We believe that collaboration with agency partners is an integral part of our vision to strengthen lives in our community and beyond.

We are always looking to expand our partnerships within Waterloo Region and Wellington County to ensure more people can access our services and find employment that meets their needs.

Our Programs

Essential Job Search Support (Employment Ontario Services)

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)

Job Search Workshop (JSW) for Newcomers - Guelph only

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.

Mentorship for Internationally Trained Professionals - Guelph only

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

Newcomer Employment Navigation

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)

Newcomer Education Navigator - Guelph Only

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.

Young Newcomer Career Support (YNCS) - Guelph only

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

Making a Referral

In order to refer an individual to a Lutherwood program, you can encourage them to set up an appointment with a Starling Employment Advisor. Alternatively, with consent from the individual, you can reach out the program contact listed above and we will follow up with the individual directly.

For More Information

For general information on our services, please call 519-822-4141(Guelph), 519-623-9380 (After-Hours: 519-623-9383) (Cambridge), 519-743-2460 (After Hours: 519-743-2246) (Kitchener-Waterloo)