Skills Council of Canada and Family Services of Peel Join Forces to Help Job Seekers

Empowering job seekers in Peel Region to reach their full potential.

OTTAWA, ON / ACCESSWIRE / February 16, 2023 / Skills Council of Canada is proud to announce its partnership with Family Services of Peel to expand its network of job-seeker support services and help more Ontarians reach their career goals.

Skills Council of Canada works with employment agencies and community service providers like Family Services of Peel to provide individualized support for job seekers to help them develop their skills and find meaningful employment opportunities This collaboration between the two organizations will provide job seekers with quality employment and career support services, including skills development and training programs, employment counseling, and job placement assistance.

“At Skills Council of Canada, we believe in connecting through collaboration and building a network of shared success,” said Kate O’Neil, Vice President of Partnerships for Skills Council of Canada. “Our funded project ‘Breaking Down Barriers – Skills-To-Employment Collaborative Support Ecosystem’ provides access to information, training, and support that can empower people from disadvantaged groups or underrepresented communities to develop the skills and find the opportunities they need to succeed in the workforce.”

Family Services of Peel is a hub of services that allows people to access multiple support services in one place, making the process of job seeking and integration into the workforce smoother. The organization focuses on helping a diverse range of job seekers, including new immigrants, youth, seniors, individuals with disabilities, and people who have been unemployed for an extended period of time.

“We are thrilled to partner with Skills Council of Canada to provide even more comprehensive support to job seekers in our community,” said Sandra Rupnarain Executive Director at Family Services of Peel.

Both organizations share a mission to help job seekers in Ontario build the skills they need to succeed in the post-pandemic employment landscape. By working together, this partnership can help bridge the gap between job seekers and employers and provide valuable resources to help job seekers succeed.

For more information on Skills Council of Canada, please visit https://www.skillscouncil.ca/.

For inquiries, please direct to: [email protected]

For more information on Family Services of Peel, please visit https://fspeel.org/.

About Skills Council of Canada

Skills Council of Canada, based in Ottawa, is a social impact-focused organization building holistic integrated solutions to support Canada’s Sustainable Development Goals, with a prime focus on education-to-employment. Operating in collaboration with Indigenous and non-Indigenous organizations, Skills Council of Canada promotes skills development for: good health/well-being, access to quality education and equal employment, gender equality, access to clean drinking water, affordable clean energy, decent work for economic growth, innovative technology ecosystems, infrastructure, reducing inequality, sustainable communities, and developing partnerships to support these efforts.

Skills Council of Canada’s Collaborative Support Ecosystem (CSE) includes thousands of skills courses, job role assessments, access to one-on-one mentors, tutors, career counseling, wellness coaches, and more, all managed on its robust learning management system. The CSE program also enables Skills Council of Canada to provide its entire offering for free to all participants and partners.

For more information, visit: https://www.skillscouncil.ca/

About Family Services of Peel

Family Services of Peel was established in 1971 as a non-profit, registered charitable organization to provide family and community support services for the people of Peel.

As a multi-service agency, FSP provides professional counselling, educational programs, employment support services, support for people with developmental disabilities and their families, and support for victims of violence and abuse.

Sensitive to cultural and social diversity, Family Services of Peel is a community-based agency that works to strengthen families, couples and individuals through guidance, coaching, mentoring, education, and support.

To ensure the highest standards of care for their clients and community, FSP has experienced, qualified, and skilled professionals who work from a person-centered anti-oppression, anti-racism framework.

For more information please visit: https://fspeel.org/

SOURCE: Skills Council of Canada