Event Type : Programs

Self-Employment Pathways for Newcomers is an innovative and mobile, three-phase model where individuals will have the opportunity to investigate self-employment and access resources and tools to support their decision on this career pathway.

PHASE 1 (2 DAY SESSION)

• How you can develop a business/personal profile
• The particulars of owning a business in Canada
• Take a skills assessment to move to Phase 2
• Zoom online session

PHASE 2 (TWO, DAY SESSIONS)

• Assess your business concept
• Find opportunities and identify trends in the marketplace
• Learn how to conduct market research and identify your target market
• Receive support and coaching

Module 1: Computer Basics: Introduction to Windows

Develop your skills by familiarizing yourself with computer basics. Participants will have the opportunity to upgrade their digital skills to function successfully in both the workplace and personal life.

Module 2: Communicating on Email and Social Media

Understand the fundamentals of online platforms, tools and best practices. Participants will advance their online communication skills by deciding what platforms work best for their needs and how to optimize those platforms.

Module 3: Internet: Searching, Sharing, Google Drive

Navigate efficiently and effectively through internet searches using various applications. Participants will enhance their understanding of the different platforms in correspondence with internet searching, sharing and Google Drive.

Module 4: Internet Safety: Privacy and Security

Advance your digital skills in the workplace and in your personal life. Learn about the tools and skills needed to navigate the internet safely.

Module 5: Networking and Job Searching Online

Enhance your online job search strategies, increase your knowledge of social media platforms and advance your skills. Participants will learn how to effectively network and job search online.

Module 6: Microsoft Word and Excel Basics

Increase your confidence when navigating Microsoft Office applications including understanding the basic tools for formatting, structuring documents, charts and gathering data. Gain the knowledge to advance the optimization of applications in your personal and work life.  

Self-Employment Pathways for Newcomers is an innovative and mobile, three-phase model where individuals will have the opportunity to investigate self-employment and access resources and tools to support their decision on this career pathway.

PHASE 1 (2 DAY SESSION)

• How you can develop a business/personal profile
• The particulars of owning a business in Canada
• Take a skills assessment to move to Phase 2
• Zoom online session

PHASE 2 (TWO, DAY SESSIONS)

• Assess your business concept
• Find opportunities and identify trends in the marketplace
• Learn how to conduct market research and identify your target market
• Receive support and coaching

Module 1: Computer Basics: Introduction to Windows

Develop your skills by familiarizing yourself with computer basics. Participants will have the opportunity to upgrade their digital skills to function successfully in both the workplace and personal life.

Module 2: Communicating on Email and Social Media

Understand the fundamentals of online platforms, tools and best practices. Participants will advance their online communication skills by deciding what platforms work best for their needs and how to optimize those platforms.

Module 3: Internet: Searching, Sharing, Google Drive

Navigate efficiently and effectively through internet searches using various applications. Participants will enhance their understanding of the different platforms in correspondence with internet searching, sharing and Google Drive.

Module 4: Internet Safety: Privacy and Security

Advance your digital skills in the workplace and in your personal life. Learn about the tools and skills needed to navigate the internet safely.

Module 5: Networking and Job Searching Online

Enhance your online job search strategies, increase your knowledge of social media platforms and advance your skills. Participants will learn how to effectively network and job search online.

Module 6: Microsoft Word and Excel Basics

Increase your confidence when navigating Microsoft Office applications including understanding the basic tools for formatting, structuring documents, charts and gathering data. Gain the knowledge to advance the optimization of applications in your personal and work life.  

Module 1: Computer Basics: Introduction to Windows

Develop your skills by familiarizing yourself with computer basics. Participants will have the opportunity to upgrade their digital skills to function successfully in both the workplace and personal life.

Module 2: Communicating on Email and Social Media

Understand the fundamentals of online platforms, tools and best practices. Participants will advance their online communication skills by deciding what platforms work best for their needs and how to optimize those platforms.

Module 3: Internet: Searching, Sharing, Google Drive

Navigate efficiently and effectively through internet searches using various applications. Participants will enhance their understanding of the different platforms in correspondence with internet searching, sharing and Google Drive.

Module 4: Internet Safety: Privacy and Security

Advance your digital skills in the workplace and in your personal life. Learn about the tools and skills needed to navigate the internet safely.

Module 5: Networking and Job Searching Online

Enhance your online job search strategies, increase your knowledge of social media platforms and advance your skills. Participants will learn how to effectively network and job search online.

Module 6: Microsoft Word and Excel Basics

Increase your confidence when navigating Microsoft Office applications including understanding the basic tools for formatting, structuring documents, charts and gathering data. Gain the knowledge to advance the optimization of applications in your personal and work life.  

Module 1: Computer Basics: Introduction to Windows

Develop your skills by familiarizing yourself with computer basics. Participants will have the opportunity to upgrade their digital skills to function successfully in both the workplace and personal life.

Module 2: Communicating on Email and Social Media

Understand the fundamentals of online platforms, tools and best practices. Participants will advance their online communication skills by deciding what platforms work best for their needs and how to optimize those platforms.

Module 3: Internet: Searching, Sharing, Google Drive

Navigate efficiently and effectively through internet searches using various applications. Participants will enhance their understanding of the different platforms in correspondence with internet searching, sharing and Google Drive.

Module 4: Internet Safety: Privacy and Security

Advance your digital skills in the workplace and in your personal life. Learn about the tools and skills needed to navigate the internet safely.

Module 5: Networking and Job Searching Online

Enhance your online job search strategies, increase your knowledge of social media platforms and advance your skills. Participants will learn how to effectively network and job search online.

Module 6: Microsoft Word and Excel Basics

Increase your confidence when navigating Microsoft Office applications including understanding the basic tools for formatting, structuring documents, charts and gathering data. Gain the knowledge to advance the optimization of applications in your personal and work life.  

Module 1: Computer Basics: Introduction to Windows

Develop your skills by familiarizing yourself with computer basics. Participants will have the opportunity to upgrade their digital skills to function successfully in both the workplace and personal life.

Module 2: Communicating on Email and Social Media

Understand the fundamentals of online platforms, tools and best practices. Participants will advance their online communication skills by deciding what platforms work best for their needs and how to optimize those platforms.

Module 3: Internet: Searching, Sharing, Google Drive

Navigate efficiently and effectively through internet searches using various applications. Participants will enhance their understanding of the different platforms in correspondence with internet searching, sharing and Google Drive.

Module 4: Internet Safety: Privacy and Security

Advance your digital skills in the workplace and in your personal life. Learn about the tools and skills needed to navigate the internet safely.

Module 5: Networking and Job Searching Online

Enhance your online job search strategies, increase your knowledge of social media platforms and advance your skills. Participants will learn how to effectively network and job search online.

Module 6: Microsoft Word and Excel Basics

Increase your confidence when navigating Microsoft Office applications including understanding the basic tools for formatting, structuring documents, charts and gathering data. Gain the knowledge to advance the optimization of applications in your personal and work life.  

Module 1: Computer Basics: Introduction to Windows

Develop your skills by familiarizing yourself with computer basics. Participants will have the opportunity to upgrade their digital skills to function successfully in both the workplace and personal life.

Module 2: Communicating on Email and Social Media

Understand the fundamentals of online platforms, tools and best practices. Participants will advance their online communication skills by deciding what platforms work best for their needs and how to optimize those platforms.

Module 3: Internet: Searching, Sharing, Google Drive

Navigate efficiently and effectively through internet searches using various applications. Participants will enhance their understanding of the different platforms in correspondence with internet searching, sharing and Google Drive.

Module 4: Internet Safety: Privacy and Security

Advance your digital skills in the workplace and in your personal life. Learn about the tools and skills needed to navigate the internet safely.

Module 5: Networking and Job Searching Online

Enhance your online job search strategies, increase your knowledge of social media platforms and advance your skills. Participants will learn how to effectively network and job search online.

Module 6: Microsoft Word and Excel Basics

Increase your confidence when navigating Microsoft Office applications including understanding the basic tools for formatting, structuring documents, charts and gathering data. Gain the knowledge to advance the optimization of applications in your personal and work life.  

Module 1: Computer Basics: Introduction to Windows

Develop your skills by familiarizing yourself with computer basics. Participants will have the opportunity to upgrade their digital skills to function successfully in both the workplace and personal life.

Module 2: Communicating on Email and Social Media

Understand the fundamentals of online platforms, tools and best practices. Participants will advance their online communication skills by deciding what platforms work best for their needs and how to optimize those platforms.

Module 3: Internet: Searching, Sharing, Google Drive

Navigate efficiently and effectively through internet searches using various applications. Participants will enhance their understanding of the different platforms in correspondence with internet searching, sharing and Google Drive.

Module 4: Internet Safety: Privacy and Security

Advance your digital skills in the workplace and in your personal life. Learn about the tools and skills needed to navigate the internet safely.

Module 5: Networking and Job Searching Online

Enhance your online job search strategies, increase your knowledge of social media platforms and advance your skills. Participants will learn how to effectively network and job search online.

Module 6: Microsoft Word and Excel Basics

Increase your confidence when navigating Microsoft Office applications including understanding the basic tools for formatting, structuring documents, charts and gathering data. Gain the knowledge to advance the optimization of applications in your personal and work life.  

Module 1: Computer Basics: Introduction to Windows

Develop your skills by familiarizing yourself with computer basics. Participants will have the opportunity to upgrade their digital skills to function successfully in both the workplace and personal life.

Module 2: Communicating on Email and Social Media

Understand the fundamentals of online platforms, tools and best practices. Participants will advance their online communication skills by deciding what platforms work best for their needs and how to optimize those platforms.

Module 3: Internet: Searching, Sharing, Google Drive

Navigate efficiently and effectively through internet searches using various applications. Participants will enhance their understanding of the different platforms in correspondence with internet searching, sharing and Google Drive.

Module 4: Internet Safety: Privacy and Security

Advance your digital skills in the workplace and in your personal life. Learn about the tools and skills needed to navigate the internet safely.

Module 5: Networking and Job Searching Online

Enhance your online job search strategies, increase your knowledge of social media platforms and advance your skills. Participants will learn how to effectively network and job search online.

Module 6: Microsoft Word and Excel Basics

Increase your confidence when navigating Microsoft Office applications including understanding the basic tools for formatting, structuring documents, charts and gathering data. Gain the knowledge to advance the optimization of applications in your personal and work life.  

Module 1: Computer Basics: Introduction to Windows

Develop your skills by familiarizing yourself with computer basics. Participants will have the opportunity to upgrade their digital skills to function successfully in both the workplace and personal life.

Module 2: Communicating on Email and Social Media

Understand the fundamentals of online platforms, tools and best practices. Participants will advance their online communication skills by deciding what platforms work best for their needs and how to optimize those platforms.

Module 3: Internet: Searching, Sharing, Google Drive

Navigate efficiently and effectively through internet searches using various applications. Participants will enhance their understanding of the different platforms in correspondence with internet searching, sharing and Google Drive.

Module 4: Internet Safety: Privacy and Security

Advance your digital skills in the workplace and in your personal life. Learn about the tools and skills needed to navigate the internet safely.

Module 5: Networking and Job Searching Online

Enhance your online job search strategies, increase your knowledge of social media platforms and advance your skills. Participants will learn how to effectively network and job search online.

Module 6: Microsoft Word and Excel Basics

Increase your confidence when navigating Microsoft Office applications including understanding the basic tools for formatting, structuring documents, charts and gathering data. Gain the knowledge to advance the optimization of applications in your personal and work life.  

Module 1: Computer Basics: Introduction to Windows

Develop your skills by familiarizing yourself with computer basics. Participants will have the opportunity to upgrade their digital skills to function successfully in both the workplace and personal life.

Module 2: Communicating on Email and Social Media

Understand the fundamentals of online platforms, tools and best practices. Participants will advance their online communication skills by deciding what platforms work best for their needs and how to optimize those platforms.

Module 3: Internet: Searching, Sharing, Google Drive

Navigate efficiently and effectively through internet searches using various applications. Participants will enhance their understanding of the different platforms in correspondence with internet searching, sharing and Google Drive.

Module 4: Internet Safety: Privacy and Security

Advance your digital skills in the workplace and in your personal life. Learn about the tools and skills needed to navigate the internet safely.

Module 5: Networking and Job Searching Online

Enhance your online job search strategies, increase your knowledge of social media platforms and advance your skills. Participants will learn how to effectively network and job search online.

Module 6: Microsoft Word and Excel Basics

Increase your confidence when navigating Microsoft Office applications including understanding the basic tools for formatting, structuring documents, charts and gathering data. Gain the knowledge to advance the optimization of applications in your personal and work life.  

Module 1: Computer Basics: Introduction to Windows

Develop your skills by familiarizing yourself with computer basics. Participants will have the opportunity to upgrade their digital skills to function successfully in both the workplace and personal life.

Module 2: Communicating on Email and Social Media

Understand the fundamentals of online platforms, tools and best practices. Participants will advance their online communication skills by deciding what platforms work best for their needs and how to optimize those platforms.

Module 3: Internet: Searching, Sharing, Google Drive

Navigate efficiently and effectively through internet searches using various applications. Participants will enhance their understanding of the different platforms in correspondence with internet searching, sharing and Google Drive.

Module 4: Internet Safety: Privacy and Security

Advance your digital skills in the workplace and in your personal life. Learn about the tools and skills needed to navigate the internet safely.

Module 5: Networking and Job Searching Online

Enhance your online job search strategies, increase your knowledge of social media platforms and advance your skills. Participants will learn how to effectively network and job search online.

Module 6: Microsoft Word and Excel Basics

Increase your confidence when navigating Microsoft Office applications including understanding the basic tools for formatting, structuring documents, charts and gathering data. Gain the knowledge to advance the optimization of applications in your personal and work life.  

Module 1: Computer Basics: Introduction to Windows

Develop your skills by familiarizing yourself with computer basics. Participants will have the opportunity to upgrade their digital skills to function successfully in both the workplace and personal life.

Module 2: Communicating on Email and Social Media

Understand the fundamentals of online platforms, tools and best practices. Participants will advance their online communication skills by deciding what platforms work best for their needs and how to optimize those platforms.

Module 3: Internet: Searching, Sharing, Google Drive

Navigate efficiently and effectively through internet searches using various applications. Participants will enhance their understanding of the different platforms in correspondence with internet searching, sharing and Google Drive.

Module 4: Internet Safety: Privacy and Security

Advance your digital skills in the workplace and in your personal life. Learn about the tools and skills needed to navigate the internet safely.

Module 5: Networking and Job Searching Online

Enhance your online job search strategies, increase your knowledge of social media platforms and advance your skills. Participants will learn how to effectively network and job search online.

Module 6: Microsoft Word and Excel Basics

Increase your confidence when navigating Microsoft Office applications including understanding the basic tools for formatting, structuring documents, charts and gathering data. Gain the knowledge to advance the optimization of applications in your personal and work life.  

Module 1: Computer Basics: Introduction to Windows

Develop your skills by familiarizing yourself with computer basics. Participants will have the opportunity to upgrade their digital skills to function successfully in both the workplace and personal life.

Module 2: Communicating on Email and Social Media

Understand the fundamentals of online platforms, tools and best practices. Participants will advance their online communication skills by deciding what platforms work best for their needs and how to optimize those platforms.

Module 3: Internet: Searching, Sharing, Google Drive

Navigate efficiently and effectively through internet searches using various applications. Participants will enhance their understanding of the different platforms in correspondence with internet searching, sharing and Google Drive.

Module 4: Internet Safety: Privacy and Security

Advance your digital skills in the workplace and in your personal life. Learn about the tools and skills needed to navigate the internet safely.

Module 5: Networking and Job Searching Online

Enhance your online job search strategies, increase your knowledge of social media platforms and advance your skills. Participants will learn how to effectively network and job search online.

Module 6: Microsoft Word and Excel Basics

Increase your confidence when navigating Microsoft Office applications including understanding the basic tools for formatting, structuring documents, charts and gathering data. Gain the knowledge to advance the optimization of applications in your personal and work life.  

Module 1: Computer Basics: Introduction to Windows

Develop your skills by familiarizing yourself with computer basics. Participants will have the opportunity to upgrade their digital skills to function successfully in both the workplace and personal life.

Module 2: Communicating on Email and Social Media

Understand the fundamentals of online platforms, tools and best practices. Participants will advance their online communication skills by deciding what platforms work best for their needs and how to optimize those platforms.

Module 3: Internet: Searching, Sharing, Google Drive

Navigate efficiently and effectively through internet searches using various applications. Participants will enhance their understanding of the different platforms in correspondence with internet searching, sharing and Google Drive.

Module 4: Internet Safety: Privacy and Security

Advance your digital skills in the workplace and in your personal life. Learn about the tools and skills needed to navigate the internet safely.

Module 5: Networking and Job Searching Online

Enhance your online job search strategies, increase your knowledge of social media platforms and advance your skills. Participants will learn how to effectively network and job search online.

Module 6: Microsoft Word and Excel Basics

Increase your confidence when navigating Microsoft Office applications including understanding the basic tools for formatting, structuring documents, charts and gathering data. Gain the knowledge to advance the optimization of applications in your personal and work life.  

Module 1: Computer Basics: Introduction to Windows

Develop your skills by familiarizing yourself with computer basics. Participants will have the opportunity to upgrade their digital skills to function successfully in both the workplace and personal life.

Module 2: Communicating on Email and Social Media

Understand the fundamentals of online platforms, tools and best practices. Participants will advance their online communication skills by deciding what platforms work best for their needs and how to optimize those platforms.

Module 3: Internet: Searching, Sharing, Google Drive

Navigate efficiently and effectively through internet searches using various applications. Participants will enhance their understanding of the different platforms in correspondence with internet searching, sharing and Google Drive.

Module 4: Internet Safety: Privacy and Security

Advance your digital skills in the workplace and in your personal life. Learn about the tools and skills needed to navigate the internet safely.

Module 5: Networking and Job Searching Online

Enhance your online job search strategies, increase your knowledge of social media platforms and advance your skills. Participants will learn how to effectively network and job search online.

Module 6: Microsoft Word and Excel Basics

Increase your confidence when navigating Microsoft Office applications including understanding the basic tools for formatting, structuring documents, charts and gathering data. Gain the knowledge to advance the optimization of applications in your personal and work life.  

Module 1: Computer Basics: Introduction to Windows

Develop your skills by familiarizing yourself with computer basics. Participants will have the opportunity to upgrade their digital skills to function successfully in both the workplace and personal life.

Module 2: Communicating on Email and Social Media

Understand the fundamentals of online platforms, tools and best practices. Participants will advance their online communication skills by deciding what platforms work best for their needs and how to optimize those platforms.

Module 3: Internet: Searching, Sharing, Google Drive

Navigate efficiently and effectively through internet searches using various applications. Participants will enhance their understanding of the different platforms in correspondence with internet searching, sharing and Google Drive.

Module 4: Internet Safety: Privacy and Security

Advance your digital skills in the workplace and in your personal life. Learn about the tools and skills needed to navigate the internet safely.

Module 5: Networking and Job Searching Online

Enhance your online job search strategies, increase your knowledge of social media platforms and advance your skills. Participants will learn how to effectively network and job search online.

Module 6: Microsoft Word and Excel Basics

Increase your confidence when navigating Microsoft Office applications including understanding the basic tools for formatting, structuring documents, charts and gathering data. Gain the knowledge to advance the optimization of applications in your personal and work life.  

Module 1: Computer Basics: Introduction to Windows

Develop your skills by familiarizing yourself with computer basics. Participants will have the opportunity to upgrade their digital skills to function successfully in both the workplace and personal life.

Module 2: Communicating on Email and Social Media

Understand the fundamentals of online platforms, tools and best practices. Participants will advance their online communication skills by deciding what platforms work best for their needs and how to optimize those platforms.

Module 3: Internet: Searching, Sharing, Google Drive

Navigate efficiently and effectively through internet searches using various applications. Participants will enhance their understanding of the different platforms in correspondence with internet searching, sharing and Google Drive.

Module 4: Internet Safety: Privacy and Security

Advance your digital skills in the workplace and in your personal life. Learn about the tools and skills needed to navigate the internet safely.

Module 5: Networking and Job Searching Online

Enhance your online job search strategies, increase your knowledge of social media platforms and advance your skills. Participants will learn how to effectively network and job search online.

Module 6: Microsoft Word and Excel Basics

Increase your confidence when navigating Microsoft Office applications including understanding the basic tools for formatting, structuring documents, charts and gathering data. Gain the knowledge to advance the optimization of applications in your personal and work life.  

Module 1: Computer Basics: Introduction to Windows

Develop your skills by familiarizing yourself with computer basics. Participants will have the opportunity to upgrade their digital skills to function successfully in both the workplace and personal life.

Module 2: Communicating on Email and Social Media

Understand the fundamentals of online platforms, tools and best practices. Participants will advance their online communication skills by deciding what platforms work best for their needs and how to optimize those platforms.

Module 3: Internet: Searching, Sharing, Google Drive

Navigate efficiently and effectively through internet searches using various applications. Participants will enhance their understanding of the different platforms in correspondence with internet searching, sharing and Google Drive.

Module 4: Internet Safety: Privacy and Security

Advance your digital skills in the workplace and in your personal life. Learn about the tools and skills needed to navigate the internet safely.

Module 5: Networking and Job Searching Online

Enhance your online job search strategies, increase your knowledge of social media platforms and advance your skills. Participants will learn how to effectively network and job search online.

Module 6: Microsoft Word and Excel Basics

Increase your confidence when navigating Microsoft Office applications including understanding the basic tools for formatting, structuring documents, charts and gathering data. Gain the knowledge to advance the optimization of applications in your personal and work life.  

The Youth Entrepreneurship program gives promising young entrepreneurs access to resources and skills providing the best chance for the success of their new businesses. You’ll have the opportunity to start your own business during this six-month program.

LEARN ABOUT

• Developing a broad range of skills, knowledge, and experience – tailored to your individual needs – to start a business
• Life skills such as goal setting, time management, conflict resolution
• Presentations skills and more

ELIGIBILITY

Participants are referred to the YEP by an employment consultant at an Employment Ontario Employment Services (EOES) centre

• Between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive)
• Out of school
• In need of assistance to overcome barriers to employment
• Legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations