Employment
WoodGreen works with job seekers to explore their career goals and pursue long-term and meaningful employment. With a dedicated team of job coaches and job developers, we offer one-on-one employment counselling, skill-building workshops, specialized training and placement strategies, as well as a range of programs designed for youth, people with disabilities, newcomers and mature workers.
Our partnerships with service providers and employers allow us to connect clients with the opportunities they need to succeed.
Scroll Down for more
Get Started
Learn essential skills to find your next job, including resume writing, interviewing and job search strategies
Free one-on-one support to set career goals, hone your job search skills and connect with employers
Skills Training Employment Programs
Ready to train for a new job or take your career to the level? WoodGreen’s free training programs can help you build new skills, add to your credentials and connect with employers in today’s high-demand fields.
Learn more
Training Curriculum for Organizations: Skills for Success for Experienced Workers Program
Explore WoodGreen's SSEW Program, designed for individuals aged 45 and above to thrive in today's workplace. Tailored for mature jobseekers, our comprehensive curriculum covers digital literacy, socio-emotional intelligence, and more. Click to learn how SSEW can benefit your organization and empower your clients.
Learn more
Employment Resources
Our Employment Services team has compiled a list of free downloadable resources to help you work toward your employment goals — whether you’re building your resume, creating a LinkedIn profile, preparing for an interview or reviewing labour market trends.
Learn moreLatest News and Updates
02 December 2024
Tapping into a new life and career with Plumbing Program at WoodGreen
The longer Kelvin was in Toronto, the more he saw the city’s frenzied push for new and/or renovated homes, and it was clear to him he was headed in the right direction with the WoodGreen Plumbing Pre-Apprenticeship Program. “That’s when I realised, people will always need plumbers, no matter what.”
Read
25 November 2024
How WoodGreen is ensuring food security is a right, not a luxury
As the cost-of-living increases, impacting food prices, WoodGreen is doing its part in bringing food security to Toronto residents.
Read
10 October 2024
WoodGreen Unites Communities By Building Bonds Through Sport
In a summer where Toronto youth came to play, WoodGreen used sport to teach leadership, inclusivity and community pride.
Read
08 October 2024
WoodGreen’s 2023-2024 Annual Report is now available – Discover how we’re tackling Toronto’s UNMET Needs
WoodGreen Community Services' 2023-2024 Annual Report is available now. This interactive, fully-digital report features stories from our clients, staff and volunteers, as well as stats highlighting our impact in the last year.
Read