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backgroundWorkforce Development is about creating a system that better connects employers and job seekers and invests in people to increase their potential to compete in the labour force. Working as One: A Workforce Development Strategy for Toronto, approved by City Council in March 2012, aims to develop a responsive and co-ordinated employment system that provides a broad range of services to employers and job seekers. The goal of the strategy is to improve employment outcomes for residents, connect businesses to skilled talent, and to strengthen communities across the city.

Workforce development activities take place throughout the year. However, each year the City highlights these activities through Workforce Development Week. The City’s 3rd annual Workforce Development Week (WFD) took place from Oct 20-24, 2014. WFD week was dedicated to highlighting City initiatives that help advance the goals of the Workforce Development Strategy. ‘Signature events’ throughout the week showcased the many ways the City is working to meet the diverse needs of residents, meet the talent needs of employers, deliver employment services to job seekers, and provide seamless access to City services for all Torontonians.

The week demonstrated collaboration between the City and many community partners and educational institutions by providing Toronto residents with access to learning, networking, hiring, and entrepreneurial events. The week also showcased how the partners in the City’s employment system are working together to address the hiring needs of employers, by bringing a skilled workforce together with employers looking to hire.

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objectivesIn 2014 Workforce Development Week had three key objectives:

1 Increasing awareness and knowledge of City Services

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key signature events

2 Engaging city residents to participate in events, and connecting them to training

and employment opportunities

7 2 0 0j o b seekers a t t e n d e d

3 Spotlighting key partnerships between the City, private sector employers and community partners

168employers

181community

partners

37City divisions

13federal or provincial

ministries


event outcomesWorkforce Development Week highlighted initiatives and activities that support the City’s efforts to improve employment outcomes for job seekers and employers. Our outcomes for the week as of end-of-year 2014 included:

e m p l o y m e n t

o p p o r t u n i t i e s a c c e s s e d

230

i n t e r v i e w s s c h e d u l e d

117job seekersH I R E D


event highlightsThis year, along with highlighting Workforce Development initiatives, the week incorporated three core themes aligned with key City Strategies including Collaborating for Competiveness, Youth Equity Strategy, Seniors Strategy and the Toronto Newcomer Strategy.

The three core themes were:

1. Employer or sector-specific

2. Youth and diverse communities

3. Entrepreneurship development

Here’s what we’ve been up to lately.

2014

SMALL STEPS, BIG SUCCESSyouth career planning event

Friday, October 24 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Rexdale Community Hub 21 Panorama Court

YOUTH! age 18 - 29

Register at toronto.ca/ecportal or call Irma Pregelj at 416-392-2644 for more information.

Find us on Facebook Toronto Employment & Social Services Follow us on Twitter @TorontoESS

Spend the day with professionals and industry experts from sectors including IT, finance & administration, law, small business, health care, arts & media, and more. Start your own success story.

Don Valley

Employment SolutionsDVES HIRING EVENT

Friday, October 24 Registration is required.

Jobs available in the following sectors:

Business Administration Finance and Banking

Food Industry and Hospitality General Labour

Health Care Office and Clerical Support

Property Management Retail and Customer Service

Sales and Marketing Security

To register or find out more information call TNO Employment Services

416-467-0126 located at 1 Leaside Park Drive Unit #7

thorncliffe.org

Learn about an upcoming exclusive hiring event with many employment opportunities.

Lawrence Square Employment & Social Services

416-392-1358

Women in Construction

Tuesday, October 21st 201410 a.m. to 12 noon

Make connections & learn about exciting careers for women in construction: carpenters, electricians, plumbers & more • find out what you need to become a skilled tradesperson • learn about pre-apprenticeship

Keynote Speaker: Tammy Evans, Director CAWIC Canadian Association of Women in Construction

To register visit toronto.ca/ecportal or contact Nadia Abdulatif - 416-397-1106

Malvern Employment & Social Services325 Milner Ave

9th floor

Participating agencies/organizations include:

• ACCES Employment Services • AYCE Employment Services • Canadian Association of Women In Trades

(CAWIC) • Centennial College

• Humber College • Ontario College of Trades • Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities • Toronto District School Board • YMCA of Toronto

Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street Tuesday, October 21, 2014 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

To register, visit toronto.ca/ecportal

•311Toronto•AccountingServices•Children’sServices•CorporateFinance•CourtServices•EconomicDevelopment&Culture•Employment&SocialServices•Engineering&ConstructionServices

•Environment&Energy•Equity,DiversityandHumanRights•FacilitiesManagement

City of Toronto Career and Information Event

•FinancialPlanning•FleetServices•HumanResources•Information&Technology•Long-TermCareHomes&Services•MunicipalLicensing&Standards•Parks,Forestry&Recreation•Pension,Payroll&EmployeeBenefits•ProfessiontoProfessionMentoring•Purchasing&MaterialsManagement•RealEstateServices•RevenueServices•Shelter,Support&HousingAdministration

•SolidWasteManagementServices•StrategicCommunications•Toronto2015PanAm/ParapanAmGames

•TorontoBuilding•TorontoFireServices•TorontoParamedicServices•TorontoPoliceService•TorontoPublicHealth•TorontoPublicLibrary•TorontoUrbanFellows•TorontoWater•TransportationServices

FindoutaboutTorontoPublicServicejobs,hearfromspeakersandlearnhowtoapply.Meetwithrepresentativesfromthefollowing:

toronto.ca/workoneWork for the City

You Love

toronto.ca/jobs CityTOjobs

Wednesday, October 15th

6 - 8 p.m.

John Polanyi Collegiate Institute

640 Lawrence Ave. West

Explore: community supports, summer jobs, and career and educational

opportunities

Discover: facts about careers including trades and apprenticeships

Plan: build your pathway to success

Career Information Fair

●Explore ●Discover ●Plan

Join us to learn about careers, trades, education pathways and more. Meet new people and get the information you need to move towards your goals.

For information on our locations, programs and services visit our website at toronto.ca/employmentandsocialservices

Attend this information session to learn about volunteering opportunities through the City division of Long-Term Care Homes & Services.

October 24, 20149 a.m. - 1 p.m. Consilium Place Employment & Social Services100 Consilium Place, 10th floor

Find out how volunteering can help you: • gain skills and experience• connect to the labour market• develop new networks• discover new employment prospects

Register online at toronto.ca/ecportal (search keyword “long”) or for information call Lisa at (416) 392-1578 or Nandita (416) 392-9268.

Are you interested in giving back to the community while gaining skills employers are looking for?

toronto.ca/workonetoronto.ca/employmentandsocialservices

Volunteer Opportunities

LESMILL EMPLOYMENT & SOCIAL SERVICES, 2O LESMILL ROAD

Get connected to a network of agencies representing Internationally Trained Professionals in a variety of sectors.

Internationally Trained Professionals are invited to join this information fair with service providers from the Engineering, Healthcare and Business/Administration sectors to learn about:

• connecting with training and educational providers• networking opportunities• having your credentials evaluated

For more information and to register, visit toronto.ca/ecportal or contact Sarah Crossley at 416-397-0542.

Learn about:

• volunteer and paid employment• the application process and how to prepare for

upcoming opportunities• how to access employment supports such as

resumé and interview preparation For more information and to register, visit toronto.ca/ecportal or contact: Jill Kumer at 416-397-0127 or Karen Black at 416-397-1938.

Get the Facts

On Accreditation Requirements & Canadian Business Culture

Wednesday October 22nd9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Ellesmere Community Centre20 Canadian Road

(Ellesmere Rd. & Warden Ave.)

Address by: The Honourable Jean Augustine, Ontario Fairness Commissioner appointed as the first Fairness Commissioner for Ontario in March 2007.

Keynote Speaker Nuzhat Jafri, Executive Director for the Office of the Fairness Commissioner

• Attend a presentation on requirements for regulated professions in Ontario• Listen to an employer panel discussion with RONA, Claxton Law Professional

Corporation and Oxford Properties • Learn about Canadian business culture and etiquette: skills employers look for when

hiring and using social media as part of your job search • Discover the services and supports available through many agencies/organizations • Network with service providers, employers and other professionals

Rotary Clubs in ScarboroughScarborough Centre for Healthy CommunitiesToronto Social Development, Finance & Administration Toronto Economic Development & CultureToronto Employment & Social ServicesTEQ Local Immigration PartnershipThe School of Career AdvancementTropicana Community ServicesYouth UnlimitedYWCA of Greater Toronto

Afghan Women's Organization Agincourt Community ServicesBirchmount Bluffs Neighborhood CentreCentennial CollegeDr Roz's Healing PlaceGlobal Experience OntarioMid Scarborough HubMinistry of Training Colleges & UniversitiesReh'ma Community ServicesRONA

To register visit toronto.ca/ecportal or for more information call Karin Belfon at 416-392-2766

Participating organizations and partners include:

Find out about Accreditation Requirements & Canadian BusinessCulture:

Obtain information about the Canada Learning Bond (CLB) and how to apply for grants to start saving for your child’s education (for children

born after Dec. 31st, 2003).

Learn about additional financial aid options, programs and services that will support your child’s ongoing educational needs, offered by:

To register please visit toronto.ca/ecportal or call Michele McDonald at 416-397-9312 for more information.

Canada Learning BondInformation Event Thursday, October 23

3 - 6 p.m.

Burnhamthorpe Collegiate Adult Learning Centre

500 The East Mall

• Service Canada • The Omega Foundation • Toronto District School Board • Toronto Employment & Social Services

• Etobicoke Brighter Futures Coalition• George Brown College• Humber College • Local Banks

There is a very high demand for child care in Toronto. Here are some of the many reasons to become a home child care provider with a licensed agency:• Stay at home with your children while caring for

other children

• Set your own hours

• Assistance in finding children to care for

• Free training and support to run your business.

Come to an information session about this opportunity to run your own small business:

Monday, October 20, 20141 to 3 p.m.

Toronto Central Grosvenor St. YMCA Centre20 Grosvenor Street (west of Yonge St. between Wellesley St. W. and College St.)

Register online at:toronto.ca/ecportal

BECOME A HOME CHILD CARE PROVIDER!

A panel discussion and food marketOctober 20, 2014The Riverdale Hub 1326 Gerrard Street East 9:30 am to 12:30 pm

Learn how social purpose enterprises can be a gateway to food services jobs

Find out how they are an alternative employer

Discover how you can start your own social purpose enterprise

Check out their goods and services at the Food Sample Market

Panel discussion led by Anne Jamieson, Toronto Enterprise FundPre-registration required: [email protected]

Working with Food: Employment in the Food Services Sector

free event

KLINK Coffee

Hawthorne Café

YMCA

Lemon and Allspice

The Social Gardener

St. John's Bakery

Out of this World Café and Catering

Afghan Women's Catering Group

Participants, offering food for sale, include:

STRONG SCARBOROUGHpartnerships • awareness • community

Community Agency

Fair

MONDAY, OCTOBER 201250 Markham Road

Community Outreach Canada(Markham & Progress

behind Global Kingdom Ministries)

Call Nadine Christie at 416-397-9220 for more information

Register at toronto.ca/ecportal


10 - 11 a.m. Hear success stories from Scarborough newcomers

11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Learn about supports and services in your community

Thursday, October 16 • 6 to 9 p.m • Metro Hall Rotunda • 55 John St., Toronto

Marketplace 6 - 9 p.m.

Information Sessions 6:15 - 7:15 p.m.

Registration

Network with employers in the Metro Hall rotunda to learn about opportunities in the engineering industry.

POWER Generation, Transmission, Distribution presenter: Nirav Patel

INFRASTRUCTURECivil Engineering, Municipal & Transportation presenters: Elaine Daniels & Winston Rossouw

To register or for more information call Peter at 416-338-3605 or Indira at 416-338-1774.

Workshops6:30 - 7:15 p.m.Bridging Programs for Foreign-Trained Professionals presenter: Jose A. Garcia

Licensing Requirements presenter: PEO / OSPE

HIGH-TECH Aerospace, Biomedical, Pharmaceutical presenter: Rod Jones

Chapters

Thursday October 23, 9am – 5pm | Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building

Kelsey Ramsden, Keynote SpeakerRanked Canada’s #1 Female Entrepreneur by Profit Magazine

Matthew Corrin, Keynote SpeakerFounder and CEO of Freshii

• Seminars addressing today’s business challenges • One-on-one consultations with industry experts • Exhibitors providing small business solutions

Register for FREE at toronto.ca/sbf2014 416-395-7416 | @EnterpriseTO

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Friday, October 24th2 - 4 p.m. atGolden Mile Employment & Social Services1880 Eglinton Avenue East

in partnership with:

• Workplace Essential Skills Partnership (WESP)• Victoria Park Hub• Youth Employment Services (YES)• New Circles• George Brown College• Woodgreen Community Services

Connect with community partners that provide employment services to persons with disabilities.

Listen to presentations from key partners about how their initiatives can assist you with your job search.

Learn how you can access employment opportunities.

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES for Persons with Disabilities

To register please visit toronto.ca/ecportal or call Linda at 416-397-5060for more information. Request medical/technical accomodation if needed.

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is hosting an evening of Career Information Sharing & Networking

WATERFRONT TORONTO EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVEPartnership

Tuesday, October 286 - 8:30 p.m.George Brown College Waterfront Campus2nd floor AuditoriumHear directly from construction & development industry experts about the range of employment opportunities, including:

• Architectural Planning and Design• Construction Trades• Engineering• Environmental and Urban Planning/Development• Project Management • Administration & Business Operations• Customer Service For more information or to register

please contact:

Angela Colangelo at 416-392-4327

Space is limited. Registration is required by

October 27, 2014

The Waterfront Toronto Employment Initiative (WTEI) connects unemployed and underemployed people to the employment and training opportunities being generated by waterfront projects.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22 2 - 4 p.m.

The 519 Church Community Centre519 Church Street

Attend a diversity recruitment information session geared to the LGBTQ2S community to find out more

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

To register please visit toronto.ca/ecportal (search keyword “provincial”) or call 416-397-5627 for more information.

To learn more about our recruitment events visit toronto.ca/workone

Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter OPPCareers @OPP_HireTPSRecruiting @TPSEmploymentToronto Employment & Social Services @TorontoESS

Choose a career with THE TORONTO POLICE SERVICE or

ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE

COMMUNITY RESUME & INTERVIEW PREPARATION WORKSHOP

Wednesday, October 22 1 - 5 p.m.

Burnhamthorpe Collegiate Institute500 The East Mall

LEARN ABOUT

resumé and interview preparation techniques

employer expectations

the importance of networking

Pre-registration is mandatory. To find out how you can attend, call

Bessie Salvagna at 416-392-4924.

KIINAGO BIINOOGI MUSKIIKI

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21 5:30 P.M.DANIEL’S SPECTRUM 585 DUNDAS ST. E.

MEET

with private and public sector employers looking to hire

with Aboriginal community service providers and other Aboriginal job seekers

about exclusive employment opportunities in the financial, corporate and customer service sectors

with an employment coach to talk about available supports

Refreshments will be provided. RSVP to 416-397-JOBS (5627) or [email protected]

2ND ANNUAL ABORIGINAL EMPLOYMENT NETWORKING EVENT

CONNECT NETWORK

LEARN

A G r e a t E v e n t a t N o r t h Y o r k C e n t r a l L i b r a r y

201 4 J o b F a i r

» Dress for success» Meet over 20 employers face-to-face» Interviews may happen on-site» Bring copies of your resumé (electronic & hardcopy)

Register online at toronto.ca/ecportal. For more information call

Monday October 20, 2014Opening Doors to Your Future Job FairToronto Employment & Social Services and Employment Ontario agencies present:

North York Central Library2nd Floor Auditorium5120 Yonge Street1 - 3 p.m.

Opportunities include:

sales associate customer service representative

security guard bus and tow truck driver

warehouse associate PSW, RN, RPN

Lawrence Square Employment & Social Services at 416-392-1358

Network with Community Agencies looking to hire

Join Us

• FoodServices• OfficeSupport• ComputerCoach• AdministrativeAssistant•More

• wages$12.00anhourormore• achancetogainnewskills• theopportunitytogethelpwithyourresumé

• ongoingemploymentsupport

TorontoEmployment&SocialServicesisworkingwithcommunityagenciestocreatemeaningfulandrewardingjobsforclients.

Investing inNeighbourhoods

Looking for work?

We’re looking for you.

Call your caseworker to register for this event.

Thursday, October 231 - 4 p.m.

Crossways Employment Services 2340 Dundas Street West, 3rd Floor

Be prepared for opportunities. Bring your resume!

Opportunities include: Benefits include:

TTC CAREER INFORMATION SESSIONSTEER YOUR CAREER IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION FIND OUT ABOUT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH WITH THE TTC. For youth between the ages of 18 & 29.

Monday, October 271:30 to 3:30 p.m.Crossways Employment Services 2340 Dundas St. W., 3rd floor, suite 302

Pre-registration is required at toronto.ca/ecportal (search “TTC”) or for more information, call 416-397-JOBS (5627).


Tuesday, November 41:30 to 3:30 p.m.Golden Mile Employment & Social Services1880 Eglinton Ave. East

Tuesday, November 1810 a.m. to 12 p.m.Lawrence Square Employment & Social Services 700 Lawrence Ave. West Suite 330 (3rd floor), East Tower

Thursday, December 410 a.m. to 12 p.m.Rexdale Community Hub21 Panorama Court Community Room B

Join us for a question & answer session with a panel of employers from the public, non-profit, financial and education sectors. Get tips and ask questions about your job search.

Register online at toronto.ca/ecportal or call Richard at 416-392-3456 for more information.


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Employer or sector-specific events connected job seekers and employers for recruitment and networking opportunities, and provided information about careers.

Opening Doors to Your Future

This recruitment event featured 21 employers from a variety of sectors meeting job seekers with a broad range of skills and experience. As of December 2014, 23 hires have been reported. New partnerships were developed, with Employment Ontario agencies participating in the planning and delivery of the event alongside staff from the City and North York Central Library.

“It was a great opportunity to meet employers and to be interviewed.” - Job seeker

Don Valley Employment Solutions Hiring Event

Don Valley Employment Solutions is a community-based partnership to connect job seekers and employers in the local Don Valley area.By the end of the event, ten people had been hired and a number of other job seekers were scheduled for second interviews. The event showcased successful collaboration between employers, community partner networks and the City.

“I was pleased with the number of candidates we were able to meet in quite a short period of time” - Participating Event Employer

A G r e a t E v e n t a t N o r t h Y o r k C e n t r a l L i b r a r y

201 4 J o b F a i r

» Dress for success» Meet over 20 employers face-to-face» Interviews may happen on-site» Bring copies of your resumé (electronic & hardcopy)

Register online at toronto.ca/ecportal. For more information call

Monday October 20, 2014Opening Doors to Your Future Job FairToronto Employment & Social Services and Employment Ontario agencies present:

North York Central Library2nd Floor Auditorium5120 Yonge Street1 - 3 p.m.

Opportunities include:

sales associate customer service representative

security guard bus and tow truck driver

warehouse associate PSW, RN, RPN

Lawrence Square Employment & Social Services at 416-392-1358

Don Valley

Employment SolutionsDVES HIRING EVENT

Friday, October 24 Registration is required.

Jobs available in the following sectors:

Business Administration Finance and Banking

Food Industry and Hospitality General Labour

Health Care Office and Clerical Support

Property Management Retail and Customer Service

Sales and Marketing Security

To register or find out more information call

Learn about an upcoming exclusive hiring event with many employment opportunities.

Lawrence Square Employment & Social Services

416-392-1358


youth and diverse communitiesThese events aligned with the City’s Youth Equity, Seniors, and Newcomer strategies. Events addressed the employment needs of:

• Youth • Aboriginals • LGBTQ2S

• Newcomers & internationally educated professionals

• Older workers • People with disabilities

Working with our partners, skilled and diverse groups were connected to services and supports, and were assisted with outreach and recruitment.

Partnership to Advance Youth Employment Learning Forum (PAYE)

PAYE is a joint initiative between private sector employers, community partners, and the City of Toronto. A group of business leaders are involving employers to increase access to economic opportunities for Toronto youth. PAYE supports the City’s efforts to enhance and strengthen partnerships and co-ordination of services for diverse groups of youth. The PAYE Learning Forum provided youth and Aboriginal job seekers with an opportunity to connect with financial services sector employers, learn about upcoming opportunities exclusive to PAYE, and connect with services and supports. The Learning Forum also offered networking opportunities with the Toronto 2015 Pan Am/Para Pan Am Games and the City of Toronto as an employer. Subsequent to this event, 22 PAYE participants were hired.


Aboriginal Employment Networking Event

This networking event featured elements of Aboriginal culture as well as a formal program including an employer panel discussion, information about job opportunities and an opportunity for Aboriginal job seekers to network with employers. Eighty-four Aboriginal job seekers

attended this event to support them in preparing for available employment opportunities. Following this networking event a total 28 interviews were completed with Aboriginal job seekers.

Get the Facts: Accreditation & Canadian Business Culture Forum

This forum was geared to internationally educated professionals and service providers. The event provided information on regulated professions, Canadian business culture and the credential assessment process. Job seekers learned directly from employers how to market themselves in job interviews, and how to use social media to enhance their job search. The event was also a great opportunity to connect newcomers with supports geared to their needs.

“Enjoyed presentation from the Privacy Commissioners’ Office...regarding Canadian work experience.” - Job seeker

KIINAGO BIINOOGI MUSKIIKI

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21 5:30 P.M.DANIEL’S SPECTRUM 585 DUNDAS ST. E.

MEET

with private and public sector employers looking to hire

with Aboriginal community service providers and other Aboriginal job seekers

about exclusive employment opportunities in the financial, corporate and customer service sectors

with an employment coach to talk about available supports

Refreshments will be provided. RSVP to 416-397-JOBS (5627) or [email protected]

2ND ANNUAL ABORIGINAL EMPLOYMENT NETWORKING EVENT

CONNECT NETWORK

LEARN

Get the Facts

On Accreditation Requirements & Canadian Business Culture

Wednesday October 22nd9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Ellesmere Community Centre20 Canadian Road

(Ellesmere Rd. & Warden Ave.)

Address by: The Honourable Jean Augustine, Ontario Fairness Commissioner appointed as the first Fairness Commissioner for Ontario in March 2007.

Keynote Speaker Nuzhat Jafri, Executive Director for the Office of the Fairness Commissioner

• Attend a presentation on requirements for regulated professions in Ontario• Listen to an employer panel discussion with RONA, Claxton Law Professional

Corporation and Oxford Properties • Learn about Canadian business culture and etiquette: skills employers look for when

hiring and using social media as part of your job search • Discover the services and supports available through many agencies/organizations • Network with service providers, employers and other professionals

Rotary Clubs in ScarboroughScarborough Centre for Healthy CommunitiesToronto Social Development, Finance & Administration Toronto Economic Development & CultureToronto Employment & Social ServicesTEQ Local Immigration PartnershipThe School of Career AdvancementTropicana Community ServicesYouth UnlimitedYWCA of Greater Toronto

Afghan Women's Organization Agincourt Community ServicesBirchmount Bluffs Neighborhood CentreCentennial CollegeDr Roz's Healing PlaceGlobal Experience OntarioMid Scarborough HubMinistry of Training Colleges & UniversitiesReh'ma Community ServicesRONA

To register visit toronto.ca/ecportal or for more information call Karin Belfon at 416-392-2766

Participating organizations and partners include:

Find out about Accreditation Requirements & Canadian BusinessCulture:

“Thank you for including me in yesterday’s wonderful event. It was great to see the Aboriginal community so engaged! Kudos to you and your team for building upon the City’s Aboriginal Employment Strategy. I look forward to participating in future events and to see the strengthening of Toronto’s Aboriginal workforce.” - Danbi Cho, Coordinator, Aboriginal Relations, TO2015


entrepreneurship and self-employment development

Entrepreneurship and self-employment development events showcased supports available to small businesses, self-employed individuals and business start-ups.

Events attracted people interested in starting or growing their businesses and:

• provided resources for entrepreneurs and prospective entrepreneurs

• promoted business start-ups to newcomers and low-income residents

• created connections with diverse groups, including youth and single parents

Enterprise Toronto’s Small Business Forum 2014

The Small Business Forum offered entrepreneurs an opportunity to learn, network, and connect with the resources they need to start and improve their businesses. The 2014 Forum featured seminars on business growth, one-on-one business consultations with experts, and a 90+ exhibitor trade show featuring the latest tools and resources for small businesses. Keynote speakers for this event were two of Canada’s top entrepreneurs - Matthew Corrin of Freshii and Kelsey Ramsden of Spark Play.


Starting a Successful Home Business; Become a Home Child Care Provider with a Licensed Agency

This session offered information about the benefits of running a small home business. Home child care is traditionally overlooked as a small business opportunity. Through this event the City built partnerships with community child care agencies and promoted home child care as a viable business to low-income residents.

Moving forward ……………”Community agencies would like to work with the City of Toronto to set up home child care provider recruiting events in local area offices.” - Feedback from Starting a Successful Home Business: Become a home care provider with a licensed agency

Social Enterprise: “Working with Food: Employment in the Food Services Sector

This event, showcasing 11 food service social enterprises, provided information to job seekers and community agencies. An informative panel discussion featuring six social enterprises was facilitated by Anne Jameison from the United Way’s Toronto Enterprise Fund. Attendees networked and engaged with social enterprises, who had the chance to showcase a wide variety of food products at the Food Market.

There is a very high demand for child care in Toronto. Here are some of the many reasons to become a home child care provider with a licensed agency:• Stay at home with your children while caring for

other children

• Set your own hours

• Assistance in finding children to care for

• Free training and support to run your business.

Come to an information session about this opportunity to run your own small business:

Monday, October 20, 20141 to 3 p.m.

Toronto Central Grosvenor St. YMCA Centre20 Grosvenor Street (west of Yonge St. between Wellesley St. W. and College St.)

Register online at:toronto.ca/ecportal

BECOME A HOME CHILD CARE PROVIDER!

A panel discussion and food marketOctober 20, 2014The Riverdale Hub 1326 Gerrard Street East 9:30 am to 12:30 pm

Learn how social purpose enterprises can be a gateway to food services jobs

Find out how they are an alternative employer

Discover how you can start your own social purpose enterprise

Check out their goods and services at the Food Sample Market

Panel discussion led by Anne Jamieson, Toronto Enterprise FundPre-registration required: [email protected]

Working with Food: Employment in the Food Services Sector

free event

KLINK Coffee

Hawthorne Café

YMCA

Lemon and Allspice

The Social Gardener

St. John's Bakery

Out of this World Café and Catering

Afghan Women's Catering Group

Participants, offering food for sale, include:


moving forwardThe events and activities held across Toronto during WFD Week 2014 highlighted how the City works with employers and community partners to improve the economic well-being of all residents. In 2015, October will be designated as Workforce Development Month. Expanding the timeframe to one month will attract a greater number of participants and provide a platform to showcase a broader range of initiatives and partnerships.

“Thank you once again for having Coca Cola participate in this year’s Workforce Development Week. We were truly honoured.” - Talent Acquisition Manager, Coca Cola Refreshments Canada

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