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.

Want to Work in Customer Service or Food Services?

The Smart Start Program will provide you with:

  • Industry Specific Certification and Training
    (such as food handler, customer service, Smart Serve, First Aid, WHMIS, computer skills)
  • A Customized Action Plan
    (outlining steps to reach your employment goal)
  • A Personal Career Assessment
  • Job Search Techniques
    (resume, cover letters, portfolio development, cold calling, networking and interview skills)
  • Personal Success Skills
  • Work Experience
    (through job shadowing, volunteer and/or paid work)

Download the Smart Start Program Flyer here.

Smart Start Schedule for 2013:

April 1-19 - Markham
May 6 - 24 - Newmarket
June 10 - 28 - Vaughan
August 5 - 23 - Markham
Sept 23 - Oct 11 - Richmond Hill

Call 1-866-256-0861 for details

Smart Start is delivered at no cost to unemployed residents of York Region.


Funding Information

Job Skills is committed to improving accessibility for our customers with disabilities. As such, we would like to hear your comments, questions, and suggestions about the provision of our goods or services to people with disabilities. Click here.

© Job Skills 2013

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

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