Mission
Job Skills is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing people’s capacity to participate in the labour market, thereby contributing to the economic and social viability of our community.

Simpressions—We'll Virtually Print Anything
A Division of Job Skills

Southern Ontario's First Practice Firm

What is Simpressions?
Simpressions is a Practice Firm (PF); a unique adult learning environment which simulates all administrative functions of a real business; however, the production and transfer of goods is virtual. Up to 20 participants at any given time work in real departments of a simulated business, and devote 20% of their time to an active job search.

Who is eligible to work for Simpressions?
Unemployed Individuals who:

  • are job ready (need work experience only)
  • are residents of York Region/Bradford West Gwillimbury
  • are legally entitled to work in Canada

Why should someone 'work' for Simpressions?
The PF can provide work experience to participants in the following areas:

  • Accounting
  • Administrative & Clerical
  • Communications & Information Technology
  • Purchasing
  • Graphic Arts
  • Marketing/Sales
  • Human Resources

Where is Simpressions located?
80 Micro Court, Suite 100, Markham

When does Simpressions accept participants?
Participants are ‘hired’ for a maximum of 12 weeks, 35 hours/week. Participants are selected through a hiring process, on a continuous intake basis.

Need more information about Simpressions?
Call Simpressions at 905.940.8004 or email info@simpressions.org.

Job Skills gratefully acknowledges the support of Simpressions' Sponsor Firm:

Northlands Printing Inc.

Visit Simpressions' website: www.simpressions.org

Find out more!
Come to an Information Session
Every Thursday at 9:00 a.m.
Call 905-940-8004 to book your seat!

© Job Skills 2010

Job Skills is a United Way of York Region Member Agency.

Unless otherwise indicated,
 Employment and Business Programs and Services at Job Skills are funded in part by the Government of Canada

Employment Ontario