Xiaoying arrived in Canada from China with her family. They immigrated seeking new opportunities and a better quality of life. Despite having extensive work experience in the IT industry, she struggled to find employment and understand the Canadian job market. Luckily, she came across CultureLink and our Cybersecurity Training Program. “I first learned about CultureLink when I was actively seeking …
Newcomer Youth Job Fair
It was a cold October day in Toronto. Our Children and Youth Centre was open and the team had set up a table outside to welcome guests, and one inside to handle registrations. Slowly but surely, over 50 clients walked through those doors and into a room where representatives from Tim Horton’s, Fresh Co, Old Navy, Roots and Canadian Tire …
Newcomer Youth Job Fair
Newcomer Youth Job Fair Are you a newcomer, age 15-30? Are you looking for work? Connect with employers at CultureLink’s Newcomer Youth Job Fair! Friday October 7, 2022, 10am-2pm CultureLink Children and Youth Centre 3535 Dundas Street West (at Jane Street) Toronto We are welcoming FIVE employers with job openings. Tim Hortons is hiring bakers and crew …
Action and Adaptability Lead to Opportunity
An Indian-born Chaitali worked as a Software Quality Analyst for six years after completing a Master’s Degree in Computer Applications in 2015. She decided to immigrate to Canada with her husband in 2020. They relocated as Permanent Residents in Toronto, a tough change for a well-settled Indian couple. “We landed in March 2020, just one week before the international borders …
The Three-Month Journey of Alex
Alex Munoz Marin started the Cybersecurity Training Program with Culturelink on Nov 29, 2019. He had no previous experience in IT, however, he brought his expertise in auditing for banking and commercial industries. With his background, he was able to transfer his skills and expertise to capitalize on the CSX training. During the first part of the program, the week …
Our office is closed until further notice. But we are here for you.
We keep working providing telephone and virtual support to all our clients. Please stay updated on the current events, we are planning to develop and host a webinar series meeting the needs of the clients who are looking for their first job in Canada. If you require professional assistance to determine what you need to become employed, to help you …
Employment Rights in Ontario Workshop
Labour Market Assistance program in the partnership with the Workers Action Centre provided the participants with practical knowledge, facts and tools regarding Employment Rights in Ontario including minimum wage, overtime, employment termination, cash jobs, filing a complaint, vacation and public holidays, Employment Insurance application. We received a great interest and positive feedback from the participants of this informative workshop.
A Thank You Note
On February 21, one of our clients wrote: Dear program worker, First, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to you and CultureLink for the constant support and encouragement that I received since the day I walked into the organization. I still remember the day I met with one of the employment counsellors. She patiently listened to my struggle …
Cybersecurity students learn about Risk Management of Digital Innovation from TD Manager Opal Kelly
Opal Kelly, Digital Risk Manager at TD Bank addressed avid Culturelink’s IT Security students along with other Cybersecurity enthusiasts from Toronto early last month. Her presentation on Risk Management of Digital Innovation sheds light on the importance and need for different applications and processes to mitigate risks in financial firms. Innovation in FinTech or Financial Technology is essential in today’s …
This is my success story
Hi, my name is Charmaine Walters and this is my success story: In March 2016, I moved to Canada, leaving my job, my friends and family trying to find a better life. Living in the Dundas area I use the Dundas West Station regularly. Every time I was in the bus heading to or from the subway, I would see …
Networking, Networking, Networking
As digital technology expands and integrates into all aspects of our lives, the shortage of Cybersecurity skills increases globally. Cybersecurity professionals are now in high demand but the job market for these opportunities is often hidden, which is why it is extremely important to Network, Network, and Network. CultureLink’s Cybersecurity Bridge Training Program has partnered with ISACA to provide training to newcomers with …
Another Successful CIBC Recruitment/Networking Event
Last Wednesday we had a very successful CIBC Recruitment / Networking event at CultureLink’s main office. We provided 38 newcomers with the opportunity to be part of CIBC’s future workforce and ca chance to connect with banking leaders and Human Resources people. The CIBC team was led by Andrew Vassos, District Vice President and our board member. Along with Nick …
Partnership between CIBC and CultureLink yields results
For many year’s CultureLink’s Community Connections Mentorship Program has been working in partnership with the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC). This partnership helps newcomers to Canada achieve success in career and life. On October 15 we held a Recruitment / Mentoring Event with CIBC. More than 30 people attended this event including newcomers to Canada, CIBC Senior Banking Leaders and CIBC Human …
Youth Construction Networking Event
With the support of United Way, CultureLink along with Tridel and BOLT Foundation are hosting an interactive information session for youth ages 16 to 29 years. Designed to inspire a new generation of tradespeople and industry professionals by creating awareness about the vast and diverse career opportunities available in the construction industry. A panel of trade and industry professionals will …
Goodbye JSW
One day while I was in my office I came across notes from a Job Search Workshop (JSW) meeting dated 1998, which was when the JSW program first began. Representatives from only five other agencies were in attendance at that meeting. CultureLink was one of the first agencies to offer the JSW program and was a major contributor to many …