Job Seekers
Let’s get you a job.
We have several programs to help you build confidence, skills, and experience that will help you in your search for a job.
Employers
Let’s find you the right candidate(s).
We do more than post jobs and book candidates for interviews, we prescreen and work with our candidates to ensure they are the right fit and are ready for the opportunities you have.
Workshops and more
Let’s get you training and experience.
We have several programs to help job seekers build confidence, skills, and experience that will help you in your search for a job and future career.
Employment Support
Helping job seekers gain skills and experience as well as employment.
Employer Support
Helping companies reduce the cost and time spent on filling job openings and bettering retention with workplace support.
Tropicana’s Employment Centre Activities Calendar
April 1 – In-Person Workshop
Resume & Cover Letter Workshop, 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
This workshop gives participants the skills they need to create an effective resume and cover letter that will capture the attention of employers. Having a well-written resume and cover letter can make the difference when it comes to getting an interview and in helping you stand out from the other applicants. Join us and learn:
- The purpose of a resume
- How to get started and structure your resume
- How to format, organize, and review your resume
- Tips on how to write a strong cover letter
- Tips for a successful cover letter
April 3, 2025 – Virtural Workshop
netWORKS Orientation & Mentor Led Session, 10:00 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
For ages 18-29
netWORKS events are a way to make connections with mentors who can help you get your career off the ground and a chance to:
- Meet role models
- Build a professional network
- Get real-world career advice
- Learn about the corporate work environment
- Receive constructive feedback about career ideas and job search
April 7, 2025- Virtual Workshop
Employment Rights with Genevieve D’Iorio – Workers’ Health and Safety Legal Clinic , 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
This workshop is a grounding session that looks to help workers identify their employment rights, be aware of problems related to their rights and how to get free legal help. It’s one thing to know what your rights are, it quite another to know how to approach a difficult situation at work. The topics that are touched upon go beyond the employment contracts and minimum standards but also highlight industry-specific issues like employee misclassification, optional agreements, job scams and special rules
April 9, 2025- In-Person Workshop
Job Searching Workshop, 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
This workshop will guide you in developing a career plan based on your interests, skill set, as well as your short— and long-term goals and will explain:
- Job matching
- Mentorship opportunities
- Educational and work transition support
April 11– In-Person Workshop
Resume & Cover Letter Workshop, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
This workshop gives participants the skills they need to create an effective resume and cover letter that will capture the attention of employers. Having a well-written resume and cover letter can make the difference when it comes to getting an interview and in helping you stand out from the other applicants. Join us and learn:
- The purpose of a resume
- How to get started and structure your resume
- How to format, organize, and review your resume
- Tips on how to write a strong cover letter
- Tips for a successful cover letter
April 15, 2025 – In-Person Workshop
Interview Workshop, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Topic covered include:
- The purpose and importance of an interview
- Interview techniques
- Competency based interviews
- Interviewing mistakes
- Pre-interview, interview, and post-interview processes
- Group discussion and question period
April 18, 2025 – In-Person Workshop
Financial Literacy, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
The financial literacy workshop provides participants with essential knowledge and skills to manage their personal finances effectively. The topics that will be discussed include budgeting, saving, debt management, credit scores, and how to navigate your relationship with money.
April 21, 2025- In-Person Workshop
Job Searching Workshop, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
This workshop will guide you in developing a career plan based on your interests, skill set, as well as your short— and long-term goals and will explain:
- Job matching
- Mentorship opportunities
- Educational and work transition support
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