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Firstly, we are thrilled to announce the launch of the Newcomer Mentorship for Future Leaders in Banking & Finance, a new addition to the corporate mentorship programs in banking and finance at World Skills. This exciting initiative made possible through a strong partnership between World Skills and RBC (Royal Bank of Canada), marked another step

ONE Hub Incubation Program Recap! On August 1st,  2024, the Ottawa Newcomer Entrepreneurs Hub hosted a Pitch Networking Event to watch pitch presentations from 7 out of 8 inspiring immigrant entrepreneurs who completed our 4-week Incubation program. This program provided invaluable support and connections for their business development and growth. Furthermore, we had over 70

Honouring Our 25th Anniversary Commitment with a Tree Planting Event! 🌳🌲 Today, October 3, 2024, the World Skills Employment Centre team fulfilled a special promise we made at our 25th Anniversary Gala—to plant 25 trees to commemorate this important milestone. 🌟 Early this morning, 20 of our dedicated staff members headed to a beautiful farm

On September 25th, 2024, World Skills hosted its 7th Annual Job Fair, bringing together 40 employers and 824 job seekers in search of career opportunities in Ottawa. This event provided internationally trained professionals, who now call Ottawa home, the chance to connect with a diverse range of local employers eager to fill vacancies and enrich

Members of the Ottawa business community and various other community organizations joined the Ottawa Newcomer Entrepreneurs Hub (ONE Hub) in hosting its Annual Alumni Celebratory Event! More than 75 attendees had the opportunity to network with business experts and learn about available resources to support immigrant entrepreneurs in Ottawa. The event was held to celebrate

World Skills Employment Centre is pleased to receive a donation from local Ottawa business, Express Employment Professionals Ottawa East. On Tuesday, December 7th, Business Developer at Express Employment Professionals  Craig Winchester presented a cheque of $3,412.50 to World Skills. Express Employment Professionals of Ottawa is a leading staffing provider helping job seekers find work with