• From Survivor to Thriver Program | Cohort 3 | Week 1

    From Survivor to Thriver is a supportive, empowerment-focused program helping participants build confidence, resilience, and skills for personal and career growth. Through interactive workshops, participants strengthen communication, set goals, and explore pathways to education, training, and employment in a safe, trauma-informed space.Delivered in partnership with Immigrant Women Services Ottawa and Ottawa World Skills.Exclusive to Ottawa...

  • Job Search Workshop

    Zoom

    The Job Search Workshop (JSW) is a group-based, one-week workshop where job seekers have the opportunity to learn and practice the skills needed to undertake a successful job search in Canada. Graduates of the program have access to ongoing employment counselling support.

  • Career Access for Newcomers

    Zoom

    The CAN Workshop is a great opportunity to better understand the Canadian labour market, learn more about networking, interview preparation, and more.

  • A la carte- Self Leadership for your Job Search

    Zoom

    The A la carte Workshop is a group-based, half-day workshop focused on one specific topic, where job seekers have the opportunity to enhance their knowledge ands skills to undertake a successful job search in Canada.

  • Future-Forward Mentorship Program: Skills for a Thriving Future.

    Opening Ceremony (In Person) Delivered by World Skills in partnership with RBC Foundation Opening Ceremony – Launch Your Future A strong start to a transformative journey The program begins with an in-person opening ceremony at World Skills. Kick off the first cohort of 2026. Meet mentors, participants, and program leaders as we introduce the journey...

  • Health Employment Network Information Session

    The Health Employment Network program can help you find work in the Canadian health industry, supporting your career goals navigating career transition & Licensing. With 20 years in the field, the Health Employment Network formerly known is designed for international health professionals to improve your employability in the Canadian Health Care sector and guide your...

  • Information and Recruitment Event with Ottawa Safety Council

    Join the Ottawa Safety Council’s virtual info and recruitment session to learn how you can become a Crossing Guard and help keep kids safe on their walk to and from school. It’s a meaningful way to give back and make your community safer. An employer representative will be available during the session to answer all...

  • Breaking into Canada’s Job Market: Strategies for Success

    This session will equip you with practical strategies, tools, and insights to help you stand out in your job searchFormat: In-personThis event is exclusive to World Skills clients. Invitations have been sent by email—don’t miss this opportunity to connect and learn more! Not a World Skills client yet?If you would like to become a client,...

  • Health Employment Network (HEN) Information Session in partnership with the Ottawa Chinese Community Service Centre (OCCSC)

    The Health Employment Network program can help you find work in the Canadian health industry, supporting your career goals navigating career transition & Licensing. With 20 years in the field, the Health Employment Network formerly known is designed for international health professionals to improve your employability in the Canadian Health Care sector and guide your...

Contact Us

Phone: (613) 233-0453
Email: ws@ottawa-worldskills.org
237 Argyle Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1B8
Canada

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World Skills gratefully acknowledges the generous support of our funders:

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