Our employment skills programs focus on giving participants the skills and certifications necessary to succeed in employment, education and career advancement. The programs are intended to be stepping stones to long-term employment and reduced reliance on financial support programs.

Low literacy is a significant barrier to both employers and people seeking jobs. About 48% of Canadians are functionally illiterate (Statistics Canada). In May 2020, 1.8 million Canadians were unemployed due to COVID-19. About 38.9% of them had education levels equivalent to a high school diploma or less. Below is a graphic comparing poverty rates in Canada to the multitude of issues that create employment barriers.