Our mission
Job Skills’ mission is to elevate the economic and social contributions of individuals and organizations to enrich the vitality of our community.
Our Vision
Building an inclusive society where all people are ensured equitable opportunities to fulfill their career aspirations and participate fully in the community.
Who is Job Skills?
Job Skills, a non-profit charitable community-based employment, and training organization has successfully delivered employment solutions for 36 years across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and neighbouring regions. Today, the agency provides employment, employer, business, and newcomer services and programs in the York and Peel Regions.
Since 1988, the agency’s mission, vision, and values support a strong, outcome-focused and client-centric employment services system, grounded in responding to community needs and customer service excellence. Innovative programs and services, framed by technology, provide effective pathways to sustainable employment for individuals while also supporting the business community.
OUR VALUES
RESPECT
We nurture safe and open spaces where we elevate people through trust, honesty and relationship building
EXCELLENCE
We commit to the highest standards and strive to be the best in all we do
INTEGRITY
We act with uncompromising honesty and ethics
INNOVATION
We turn challenges into opportunities and ideas into creative solutions
COLLABORATION
We work together to inspire teamwork and unity
EQUITY
We are dedicated to creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive culture by eliminating barriers and promoting equal opportunities
BELONGING
We provide an environment where everyone feels safe supported and accepted
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
We can’t do it alone – only with a large network of partners and stakeholders can we achieve success together and make a positive impact on the well-being of our community.
We work in collaboration with 100+ community partners in the GTA.
Our community partners include:
- Employment service providers
- Workforce planning boards
- Immigrant serving organizations
- Ethnic-specific organizations
- Boards of Trade/Chambers of Commerce
- School boards
- Umbrella organizations
- Municipalities
- Local Immigrant Partnership Councils
- Employer Associations
We are working together to provide relevant and impactful programming to build stronger communities. And thanks to the support of our funding partners, Job Skills provides an essential link to creating economically viable communities.
Board of Directors
Make a difference in our community by volunteering for the Job Skills Board of Directors. Share your expertise and knowledge with other community-minded individuals.
Every year, we help more than 15,000 un-employed/under-employed individuals as they seek employment or start their own business. With strong leadership, Job Skills strives to continue to grow. Be a part of that growth by volunteering a few hours a week and help shape our community.
our history
We are proud of our 35+ years SUPPORTING JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS IN THE community.
Want to make a difference in your community?
Join the Job Skills team and be part of a group of dedicated individuals devoted to changing lives. Job Skills is committed to fostering a workplace that is both inclusive and representative of the communities we serve.