When opportunity knocks, say Yes! Launched in 2017, connect2SKILLS is connecting people to full time work in key growth sectors. SkillsAdvance Ontario projects, funded through Employment Ontario by MLTSD and the Federal Government, and led by the Planning Board, are opening up exciting prospects for unemployed and underemployed individuals in Bruce, Grey, Huron and Perth counties.
Free Resources
connect2SKILLS
FREE training for individuals who want to work in Hospitality & Tourism
The project offers four weeks of in-class industry training geared to Hospitality and Tourism or Manufacturing, financial aid to assist with temporary barriers and a two weeks of paid job placement for individuals seeking employment in the sectors. To date, over 180 participants met the eligibility criteria to complete training and earn certification in WHMIS, Smart Serve, Food Safety, Customer Service, LEAN Awareness and Lock-Out Tag-out equipping them with key skills and qualifications to proceed to job placements and full or part time positions in the industry they choose. This program is an opportunity to test the effectiveness and efficiencies of sector-focused, partnership-based programming.
For employers or employees currently working in Hospitality & Tourism
For Those That Are 18+ And Not Currently Attending Any School
A Great Way To Gain Industry-Recognized Skills For You Or Staff
Training Is Customizable To Fit Your Organization-Specific Needs And We Can Deliver The Training At Your Site.
Hospitality and Tourism - Bruce, Grey, Huron, Perth
connect2SKILLS
Hospitality and Tourism
Free training and job experience for a career in hospitality and tourism in Bruce, Grey, Huron and Perth counties.
Requirements
- Unemployed or working less than 20 hours per week
- 18+ and not in school
What is Included
4-week industry training + 2-week hands-on training
2-week paid job placement
Certificates Received Upon Completion
- Food Safety
- Excellence in Customer Service
- Smart Serve
- WHIMIS
- Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
- Health and Safety
What is Provided:
- Essential and Workplace Skills for Hospitality and Tourism
- Free tuition to attend
- Paid placement with a local employer serving hospitality and tourism
Incumbent Training
Hospitality and Tourism
Free workplace training for Employees working in Hospitality and tourism in Grey and Bruce County.
Soft Skills Training Opportunities:
- Understanding worker’s rights and responsibilities
- Working with others – communication
- Teamwork
- Working with numbers
- Working safely
Certification Received Upon Completion:
- Food safety
- Excellence in customer service
- Smart serve
- WHIMIS
- Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
Next Session:
TBD
Contact Info:
Jordan Meisel
jordan@planningboard.ca
519-881-2725 ext. 128
Manufacturing - Bruce, Grey, Huron, Perth
connect2SKILLS
Manufacturing
Free training and job experience for a career in Manufacturing in Bruce, Grey, Huron and Perth counties.
Requirements
- Unemployed or working less than 20 hours per week
- 18+ and not in school
What is Included
4-week industry training +2-week hands-on training
2-week paid job placement
Certification Received Upon Completion
- Healthy habits
- Communication and teamwork
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Workplace math
- Organization and planning skills
Industry Specific:
- WHIMIS Certification
- Lock Out/Tag Out
- LEAN Manufacturing Training
- Computers and Digital Technology
Incumbent Training
Manufacturing
Free training and job experience for a career in Manufacturing in Huron and Perth County.
Certification Received Upon Completion:
- Healthy habits
- Communication and teamwork
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Workplace math
- Organization and planning skills
Industry Specific:
- WHIMIS Certification
- Lock Out/Tag Out
- LEAN Manufacturing Training
- Computers and Digital Technology
Next Session:
TBD
Contact Info:
Huron County
Jason
jason@planningboard.ca
226-222-4625
Perth County
Dana
c2perth@planningboard.ca
519-492-0741
