Vaughan is investing in local talent

Register for 2024 Talent City Vaughan workshops and programs

Whether you’re looking to take your career to the next level or expand your skill set in a new area, Talent City Vaughan has training opportunities available for you to take advantage of! 

Vaughan residents and employees of Vaughan-based businesses are invited to attend training sessions offered by organizations that were recently awarded Talent City Vaughan funding.

Registration is now open for the following 2024 workshops and programs:

• Blue Door – Construct Program  
  • Hands-on, entry-level training program aimed at propelling individuals into careers in the skilled trade sector.
• Elspeth Heyworth Centre for Women – Business Training for Interpreters  
  • Training to operate a freelance interpreter small business, including how to conduct professional interpretation for the health, legal, corporate and community sectors.
• Fuerza Latina Community Services – Youth Workforce Readiness Program 
  • Training to enhance professional development skills for job-seeking youth in Vaughan. 
• Kleinburg Nobleton Soccer Club – Youth Coach Development Program  
  • Training to develop and employ youth as coaches for outdoor soccer.
• Ontario Tourism Education Corporation – Tourism Customer Service Training 
  • In partnership with Vaughan-based businesses, programming to upskill employees in the tourism and hospitality sector with de-escalation training and coaching.
• Steel Toe Careers – Skilled Trades Training 
  • Training program to support individuals from Vaughan transition into careers in the skilled trade sector with hands-on skills in home renovation, tools of the trade and safety certifications. 
• Wood Manufacturing Council – Wood Manufacturing Upskilling 
  • Programming to upskill employees of a Vaughan-based cabinetry or wood manufacturing company with a series of workshops on entry-level skills in wood manufacturing. 
• Woof-A-Palooza – Pet First Aid Program 
  • Upskilling opportunities for pet businesses, including veterinary clinics, pet groomers, dog walkers, dog trainers and doggy daycares, to assist a dog in an emergency.

With a broad scope of skill-development opportunities, the Talent City Vaughan program aims to strengthen the city’s workforce by encouraging organizations and employers to invest in local talent. In 2023, Talent City Vaughan disbursed funding to eight social and community service organizations that hosted training programs for more than 200 Vaughan residents and employees of Vaughan-based businesses. Eight organizations have been selected to receive Talent City Vaughan funding in 2024, with expected participation of more than 200 training program participants. 

The program offers financial support – micro-grants of up to $10,000 – to external organizations that provide opportunities for residents or employees of Vaughan-based businesses to enhance their skill sets and is designed to deliver training that meets the needs of the city’s growing economy. For more information, visit vaughanbusiness.ca/TalentCityVaughan. 

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