Working Skills Centre

Specialties

Working Skills Centre (WSC) is an innovative, community-​based, non-​profit, charitable organization that empowers immigrants, primarily women. Our purpose is to prepare our clients to fully participate in Canadian society by providing skills training, work experience, and settlement services that ultimately lead to employment.

History

Established in 1978.

Since 1978, Working Skills Centre (WSC) has been providing a holistic program to help individuals overcome barriers to employment and move towards economic self-​sufficiency. While mandated to serve a broader clientele throughout the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), our mission statement reflects the emphasis on programs for immigrant women geared towards improving their skills, self-​esteem and employment prospects.

Meet the Manager

Honey C.

Manager

«Academy of Computer & Employment Skills (A.C.E.S.) is a social enterprise established in 2008 and operated by the Working Skills Centre (WSC) to improve the already successful programs linking immigrants to employment in Canada. It is one of five unique career colleges in Ontario. These post-​secondary educational opportunities are initiatives of multi-​service, charitable organizations with long histories of serving individuals in the community.

With approved Diploma programs and a dedicated, multi-​cultural staff, A.C.E.S. Instructors work with WSC counselors to host individualized programming, tutoring, and employment preparation services, ensuring that you will receive the attention and support needed to succeed in today’s challenging job market. We know that having excellent technical skills is an important part of starting a new career, but often it is not enough. With the link to the host agency, A.C.E.S. instructional staff and WSC settlement and employment counsellors join forc