TDSB Community Services

Join our FREE programs and gain industry-specific training, networking opportunities, and work placement experience in high-demand sectors. Check out our upcoming June 2026 program start dates and register today. 📧 ELTEmployment@tdsb.on.ca 📞 416-395-8270 or 416-395-3669

NEW Program Alert, COOK! 👨‍🍳🔥 We’re excited to launch our Entry to Trades Cook training happening on Monday, May 25, 2026! Upcoming Start Dates: May 25 July 6 Sep 8 Nov 9 Apply now: bit.ly/42vc7Lk

Recruitment Event: Canada Border Services Agency. Join us virtually on Tuesday February 10 from 2pm to 3pm to learn more about the various opportunities available. Click here to register: forms.office.com/r/8Pxahv8kWM NSEC Riverdale - Andrea

Please note that today, Thursday 15 January 2026, all TDSB Community Services sites and centres are closed. Select centres are operating virtually, meeting with clients online as scheduled. Read more: bit.ly/3YGMjtC

Happy, happy New Year! Wishing you all a brilliant new start to 2026!

This year, we're proud to share we helped nearly 3,000 people gain employment. Visit tdsb.on.ca/communityservi… (link in bio!) to see our annual report.

Merry Christmas! Our mission to support the community beyond schools means that we engage w/ people from all walks of life. We may not be able to acknowledge *every day of significance for everyone*, but we are here in solidarity & support.

This year, we're proud to share we provided support to over 56,000 people who visited or used our services. Visit tdsb.on.ca/communityservi… (link in bio!) to see our annual report.

This year, we're proud to share we supported over 23,000 workshop and job fair participants. Visit tdsb.on.ca/communityservi… (link in bio!) to see our annual report.

Happy Hanukkah! Our mission to support the community beyond schools means that we engage w/ people from all walks of life. We may not be able to acknowledge *every day of significance for everyone*, but we are here in solidarity & support.

This year, we're proud to share we served more than 21,000 unique clients and learners. Visit tdsb.on.ca/communityservi… (link in bio!) to see our annual report.

#NowHiring security guards! Know someone seeking a #TorontoJob? Please RT to share about our free #HiringEvent w/ @securiguard on 16 Dec from 10am-2pm in Scarborough. Sign up here: bit.ly/3MpPiDO

#NowHiring security guards! Know someone seeking a #TorontoJob? Please RT to share about our free #HiringEvent w/ @securiguard on 16 Dec from 10am-2pm in Scarborough. Sign up here: bit.ly/3MpPiDO

Join our free virtual info session on Mon, 8 Dec (11am-noon) on Women in Security (WIS) program! Learn more and register: bit.ly/3Miox4d #employment #torontojobs

After 22 years of service, our beloved team member Charlotte C. is retiring 🎉 🎉 🎉 She will be leaving her post as Project Clerk and team at Next-Steps Employment Centre by the end of November. We wish you a fun and rejuvenating retirement, Charlotte! We will miss you ❤️

Know someone whose job search can use a boost? Next-Steps Employment Centres offer NO-COST certifications in: Food Handling, Forklift, First Aid/CPR. Go to next-steps.ca and please RT :)

Toronto's unemployment rate continues to climb, but other areas in ON are not as grim. Relocating, even temporarily, is one option; another option is to upgrade your skill set through short term or long term training. #employmentontario -Andrea, Next-Steps Employment Centre

View the upcoming week's events and class starts: bit.ly/4oMoGLj A new workshop series for MS Word for Work + hairstylist apprenticeship info session are among the exciting events happening in the week of November 24.

Did you know our Next-Steps Employment Centres help clients secure FREE CERTIFICATIONS in First Aid/CPR, Food Handling, and Forklift? Find out more about how we support clients' job searches: bit.ly/4a0GjTj

Join us for a Virtual Hiring Event with First Service Residential on Nov. 25 at 11am. Sign up: bit.ly/4nS5bzR - Andrea, Next-Steps Employment Centre