Skills2Work

Gain skills and work experience in the local hospitality industry

This program is geared towards unemployed or underemployed* individuals in the Norfolk, Haldimand, Brant/Brantford and Hamilton regions and is completely free to qualifying participants. 

By providing hospitality-specific training for roles in retirement and long-term care facilities, the program will generate local employment opportunities and contribute to filling current employment gaps in the industry.

*Underemployment can apply to individuals working limited hours or in a position that does not align with their skill set, education, or experience level.

Features of this FREE training program

12 weeks of industry skills and technical training

Two-week paid job placement at a retirement or long-term care centre

Earn industry certifications (ex. Food Handler’s, SmartServe, WHMIS, First Aid and more)

One-on-one coaching support to help you move from training into employment

Participant financial supports

Program available to individuals who are:

• 18+ years old and not in school
• Unemployed, or working less than 20 hours per week
• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• Interested in a career in hospitality
• Interested in a career in Norfolk, Haldimand, Brant/Brantford or Hamilton region
• Must be a resident of Norfolk, Haldimand, Brant/Brantford or Hamilton region

 

Let us know you're interested!

All spaces for this program have been filled, but contact us to talk about how we can help you customize a plan to find employment in a hospitality role in long-term care.