Programs for persons with visible and invisible disabilities
Programs for persons aged
15 - 29
Programs for persons aged 20 and up
Programs and settlement services for persons new to Canada
Programs for businesses and organizations
Collaborations that enhance the delivery of community services
OUrMISSION
JobStart empowers clients and employers to maximize their potential through participation in a variety of career and personal growth programs and services
CLOSING NOTICE
JobStart's
41 Chauncey Avenue
Toronto, ON M8Z 2Z2
will be
CLOSED on Monday, August 5, 2019 for Civic Day
and will re-open on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 for regular business hours at 9:00 a.m.
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JobStart's two locations below will be open for regular business hours.
219 Dufferin Street Ste. 1C
Toronto, ON M6K 3J1
2930 Lake Shore Blvd. W.
Toronto, ON M8V 1J4
HOLIDAY NOTICE
41 Chauncey Avenue Location:
*Holiday Schedule for the Weeks of December 23, 2019 and December 30, 2019.
Week of December 23 and 30, 2019
Monday, December 23 – Friday, December 27, 2019 *Closed for the Week
* Newcomer Settlement Services (NSP) and Newcomer Community Integration Program (NCIP) services are available at our Dufferin location on Tuesday, December 31, 2019.
*Manulife Empowering Women to Employment services are available at our Lake Shore location on Monday, December 30, and Tuesday, December 31, 2019 – refer to the hours below. For Toronto West Local Immigration Partnership (TWLIP) contact 416-253-2709.
Week of December 30, 2019:
Monday, December 30, 2019 Closed
Tuesday, December 31, 2019 Closed
Wed. January 1, 2020 Closed – Statutory Holiday (New Year’s Day)
Thursday January 2, 2020 Open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday January 3, 2020 Open 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
**2930 Lake Shore Blvd. W. and 219 Dufferin Street, Suite 1C Locations:
Holiday Schedule for the Weeks of December 23, 2019 and December 30, 2019
Week of December 23, 2019:
Monday December 23, 2019 Open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 24, 2019 Open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 25, 2019 Closed – Statutory Holiday (Christmas Day)
Thursday, December 26, 2019 Closed - Statutory Holiday (Boxing Day)
Friday December 27, 2019 Open 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Week of December 30, 2019:
*Monday, December 30, 2019 Open 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
*Tuesday December 31, 2019 Open 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 1, 2020 Closed – Statutory Holiday (New Year’s Day)
Thursday January 2, 2020 Open 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday January 3, 2020 Open 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
**No Evening Hours the Weeks of December 23 and December 30, 2019.
Regular Business Hours Resume at all JobStart locations on Monday, January 6, 2020
HOLIDAY NOTICE
All JobStart locations will be closed on Monday, October 14, 2019
for Thanksgiving Day - Public Holiday.
41 Chauncey Avenue
Toronto, ON M8Z 2Z2
219 Dufferin Street Ste. 1C
Toronto, ON M6K 3J1
2930 Lake Shore Blvd. W.
Toronto, ON M8V 1J4
JobStart will re-open on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 for regular business hours at 9:00 a.m.
If you have any questions, please speak to one of the staff, who would be pleased to assist you.
Sorry for any inconvenience
Notice of Temporary Disruption of Elevator
There is a temporary disruption for the use of the elevator at
JobStart’s 2930 Lake Shore Blvd. W. location.
The elevator is temporarily unavailable due to repairs.
It is anticipated the elevator will be functional on Wednesday, August 28, 2019.
All programs and services will be fully operational during the temporary disruption. This building will be open for service during normal business hours even though the elevator will not be in use.
Alternative services are available and accessible at:
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VPI Working Solutions - 56 Aberfoyle Crescent Suite 600,
Etobicoke, Ontario M8X 2W4
(416) 255-8400
2. Humber College – 555 Burnhamthorpe Rd,
Etobicoke, ON M9C 2Y3
416-234-8942
We recommend you check for updates on JobStart’s website www.jobstart.org or
call JobStart at 416-231-2295 for when the elevator will be in use.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused and
thank you for your understanding and patience.
What's Happening Right Now at JobStart
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What's Happening Right Now at JobStart
The first cohort of the Manulife Empowering Women to Employment Program wrapped up on May 10th. Sixteen women from 6 different countries with varied professional background came together for two weeks of workshops. They covered various topics concerning the job search process including: stress management, interview skills, accessing the hidden job market, targeting your resume, communicating with confidence and much more. The women came into the program not knowing exactly what to expect and left with new knowledge and skills, new friends and support, and a huge boost in confidence. Their diverse experience and expertise in different sectors greatly enhanced workshops. What a fantastic start to this new program.
Stay tuned for updates on all their employment success stories!
Here’s what some of the participant’s had to say:
“I can boldly say that I am now confident to go for any interview and come out successful!”
“All newcomer women should do this program. It will help prepare you for interviews and build your confidence.”
“The program is targeted towards women and this brings women going through the same issues
together and they are able to offer support to one another – this really helps! The skills learned also helped
to prepare me for the workplace.”
“I got the confidence I needed to apply to jobs and prepare for interviews.
I also learned to be focused and to be kind to myself.”
“I achieved so much and more in this program. I am more confident!”
“I am fully equipped now to explore the hidden job market, expand my network and get a job in my desired field. Every aspect of the entire program was super helpful.”