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Training Programs

Trades Connect Program​

TNO’s Trades Connect program provides education, certification, and employment programming for newcomers to develop their employability skills and receive academic upgrading, employment training, and a career pathway. The program aims to connect people to gain knowledge on a career area of focus, access certification, and achieve job readiness through hands-on and soft-skill development. The Trades Connect Program is an LLMA (Language and Labour Market Access) and IRCC (Immigration Refugee Citizenship Canada) funded program focusing on three main pathways.

Education and certification in IT, construction, and industrial trades
Career pathways, hands-on training, and job readiness support

Computer Training Program

We provide practical, entry-level computer training for low-skilled individuals especially, job seekers. The sessions cover computer basics, the use of toolbars, preparing Word and Excel documents, creating a table, spreadsheets, flyers, basic emails & introduction to using the Internet. 

 Entry-level computer training for job seekers 

Covers Word, Excel, email, and internet basics

Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada Program (LINC)

TNO’s Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) program helps newcomers to Canada to learn the English language skills that are essential to their social, economic, and cultural integration into Canadian society. This program provides learners with a supportive environment in which they can learn a new language and explore different cultures.

English classes from Literacy to Level 7 with cultural excursions
Includes computer aid and child-minding services

Road to Employment

Road to Employment will better equip professional jobseekers new to Canada, especially women, for the post COVID-19 economic recovery plan. The program aims to help participants identify and achieve their career goals through an advanced workplace communication training. Participants will build on soft skills, focus on building an inclusive workplace while learning about the Canadian workplace culture. Access to mentoring and coaching by experienced professionals.

Coaching, mentorship, and workplace communication training for newcomers
Focus on career goals, workplace culture, and inclusivity

Customer Service and Retail Sales Training

Our Customer Service & Retail Sales Training Program is designed to equip participants with essential skills for success in the retail industry. Spanning 12 hours, this comprehensive course covers key aspects of retail work, including the operation of computerized cash registers, effective customer service communication, and strategies for intercultural interactions. Additionally, the program offers resume building and interview preparation, complete with mock interview practice. To provide hands-on experience, participants will also complete a 4-hour volunteer placement at a retail store. 

12-hour training on retail basics and customer service

Plus 4-hour retail volunteer placement and 1 hour cashier register training 

Study Group for Internationally Trained Medical Graduates

Our Study Group for Internationally Trained Medical Doctors is dedicated to supporting internationally educated medical professionals in their journey to obtain a license to practice in Canada. This initiative provides resources, guidance, and a collaborative environment to help participants achieve their professional goals.
Support for internationally trained doctors to get licensed in Canada
Helps achieve professional goals in the Canadian medical field

Bridge to Healthcare Program

The Bridge to Healthcare Program supports Internationally Trained Healthcare Professionals (IEHPs) in transitioning to non-licensed roles within Canada’s healthcare system. This program offers in-class training, volunteer placements, and individualized job search assistance. Participants gain sector-specific language skills, job retention strategies, and networking opportunities. Eligible participants include Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees, and Ukrainian Temporary Residents.

For internationally trained healthcare professionals seeking non-licensed roles
25 hours of training, 20 hours volunteering, and 1 year of career support

Better Jobs Ontario(Formerly Second Career Program)

Join our virtual information session to learn about the Better Jobs Ontario program. This government-funded initiative helps laid-off, unemployed, or underemployed individuals gain new skills for in-demand jobs and provides financial support up to $28,000 for tuition, books, transportation, and more. 
Virtual information session on Better Jobs Ontario for career retraining
Financial support up to $28,000 for skills training in high-demand jobs

Coding for the Future

The Coding for Future program is for newcomer youth aged 15 to 30, offering training in HTML5/CSS3, JavaScript, and Python, along with 25 hours of volunteer placement for hands-on experience. Participants will also develop soft skills like teamwork, communication, and leadership. Eligible participants include Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees, and Ukrainian Temporary Residents. 

Learn coding and get 25 hours of volunteer experience
Develop teamwork and leadership skills

Office Skills Training Program

Join our FREE in-person training program for newcomers to Canada! Gain essential office administration skills, including computer literacy, office procedures, customer service language, intercultural and cross-cultural communication skills and strategies, and interview preparation for administration positions. Enhance your employability and succeed in administrative roles with our comprehensive training!.
Free office skills training for newcomers
Includes computer use, customer service, and interview prep

Trades Connect Program​

TNO’s Trades Connect program provides education, certification, and employment programming for newcomers to develop their employability skills and receive academic upgrading, employment training, and a career pathway.

The program aims to connect people to gain knowledge on a career area of focus, access certification, and achieve job readiness through hands-on and soft-skill development. The Trades Connect Program is an LLMA (Language and Labour Market Access) and IRCC (Immigration Refugee Citizenship Canada) funded program focusing on three main pathways.

Employment Training Programs

Your needs for work and training can be met by TNO’s Employment Services. You can go forward in obtaining and keeping a job with the help of our team. We provide the resources, training, and assistance required to launch your career or prepare for a better job, ranging from employment preparation classes to career coaching and placement services. 

Job mentoring for youth

Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada Program (LINC)

TNO’s Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) program helps newcomers to Canada to learn the English language skills that are essential to their social, economic, and cultural integration into Canadian society. This program provides learners with a supportive environment in which they can learn a new language and explore different cultures.

Road to Employment

Road to Employment will better equip professional jobseekers new to Canada, especially women, for the post COVID-19 economic recovery plan. The program aims to help participants identify and achieve their career goals through an advanced workplace communication training. Participants will build on soft skills, focus on building an inclusive workplace while learning about the Canadian workplace culture. Access to mentoring and coaching by experienced professionals.

Job Mentoring Program
Retail sales training

Customer Service and Retail Sales Training

Our Customer Service & Retail Sales Training Program is designed to equip participants with essential skills for success in the retail industry. Spanning 12 hours, this comprehensive course covers key aspects of retail work, including the operation of computerized cash registers, effective customer service communication, and strategies for intercultural interactions. Additionally, the program offers resume building and interview preparation, complete with mock interview practice. To provide hands-on experience, participants will also complete a 4-hour volunteer placement at a retail store. 

Study Group for Internationally Trained Medical Graduates

Our Study Group for Internationally Trained Medical Doctors is dedicated to supporting internationally educated medical professionals in their journey to obtain a license to practice in Canada. This initiative provides resources, guidance, and a collaborative environment to help participants achieve their professional goals.
Doctors Study Group

Bridge to Healthcare Program

The Bridge to Healthcare Program supports Internationally Trained Healthcare Professionals (IEHPs) in transitioning to non-licensed roles within Canada’s healthcare system. This program offers in-class training, volunteer placements, and individualized job search assistance. Participants gain sector-specific language skills, job retention strategies, and networking opportunities. Eligible participants include Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees, and Ukrainian Temporary Residents.

Better Jobs 

Join our virtual information session to learn about the Better Jobs Ontario program. This government-funded initiative helps laid-off, unemployed, or underemployed individuals gain new skills for in-demand jobs and provides financial support up to $28,000 for tuition, books, transportation, and more.  
Job matching and networking

Coding for the Future

The Coding for Future program is for newcomer youth aged 15 to 30, offering training in HTML5/CSS3, JavaScript, and Python, along with 25 hours of volunteer placement for hands-on experience. Participants will also develop soft skills like teamwork, communication, and leadership. Eligible participants include Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees, and Ukrainian Temporary Residents. 

Office Skills Training Program

Join our FREE in-person training program for newcomers to Canada! Gain essential office administration skills, including computer literacy, office procedures, customer service language, intercultural and cross-cultural communication skills and strategies, and interview preparation for administration positions. Enhance your employability and succeed in administrative roles with our comprehensive training!

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