* Closed captions available in English and French.
Felix
“When my caseworker sent me [to Employment Ontario], Collège Boréal helped me. First, I needed a resume, a good resume and to know which kind of job I can do. When she sent me to Osmow’s Production, I have an interview, and after two or three days, I call Sam ar to tell her that they accepted me to start that job. Of course, it was not easy when you start the job. Working here in Canada and in my country is different, so I need to make new adaptation. And Samar was always there to support me. In the end of the year, I received the award of Rookie of the Year. It was amazing for me, I was very happy. So, all the coaching, all the support I received helped me in my life.”
Mubeen
“I was a newcomer, and I didn’t know where to start. I was looking for a job, desperately. That’s when I found WCG Services… The program has changed my life in many ways. I have got financial freedom now and I’m able to pay my bills. I am at peace. I’m happy with my family and my children. Employment Ontario Employment Services is a best kept secret because so many people don’t know that this free service actually exists, but it actually has a lot of potential to change someone’s life.”
Paul
“When I first met Michael [at Employment Ontario Peel Region], he gave me the very straightforward, kind approach about how this was going to work. How he was going to help me out. When the actual job interview came, he wanted to do a walk around with me. He wanted to make sure it works out. I feel more confident, when we work together, we get this done faster. Teamwork! And I find that achievement makes me feel like kind of giddy inside.”
Jasvir
“When I met my wife in 2012, she asked me, ‘So if we’re going to get married, you have to work’. We got married in 2013, then I started looking for work…I met Mike and his staff and they helped me create my resume. After applying one or two months, I found something. He personally took me in his car to Home Depot for my interview. They hired me for 20 hours a week. That was not enough for me. Then I contacted Bennett Edge again…I [now] work at the Pearson airport. I work at the departure level, directing passengers to the different airlines.”
Jim
“I had a traumatic brain injury and so I was at the hospital for eight months. When I came into [the WorkBC] office I was scared, had no confidence and I didn’t really know how to get back into society and get work…The team really helped me with getting more confidence and they helped me with my resume…They helped me step-by-step from commuting to work, helping me getting into the computer of the retail position, all the policies and procedures for employees, introduction to the staff and everything else.”
Asma
“Alyssa kept me motivated, she said, ‘Keep on applying, there will be a day you will get a job. Don’t be sad. Don’t be demotivated.’ I was very well prepared for the interview, all the things were up to date: my documentation, my interview stuff. Everything went very well. Even after that I was not sure I would get this job, but it was really surprising when I received a call from their Hiring Department. I was so emotional I started crying because it’s something like an honor to me…[The Employment Ontario program] provided me the money to buy the clothing because I had to move to Ottawa and I had to buy the clothes that I was supposed to be wearing for my official purpose. Working with Alyssa really made a big difference in my life. She encouraged me to really make my dreams come true.”
Chibuzor
“They provide you training for a position you want. They help you with listings for that position. They also help you with follow-ups with the employer…Due to their help and connections I was able to get my first job in Canada. It was a big relief…I’m in the labor market now. I have gotten that Canadian work experience and I know definitely we open more doors.”
Silvio
“I met Andrea [at WorkBC] who’s been fantastic, great to work with, very approachable. I got to do job research, resume making, a lot of guidance through the step-by-step and how to go about getting interviews, etc…I drive for Pepsi Cola now. I don’t do long haul. I’m home every night. I’ve actually never been happier in my life with a job than I am with the one I have right now.”
