The Roadmap to Employment (RTE) Program

The Roadmap to Employment Program supports newcomers with lower language skills (CLB 3-5) to build on their talents, explore opportunities for building new skills, language learning and finding employment in the Ottawa region.

Become a Client
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Take Your First Step with RTE

We support clients to make the most of their talents, guiding them to explore opportunities that match their interests, skills, experience and strengths. Clients are accompanied on their journey to employment through participation in career exploration and job search preparation workshops, exposure to different training and skills building programs, and opportunities to participate in workplace language training.

Join Us for Career Exploration and Job Preparation Workshops!

Meet the RTE team and gain the tools you need to succeed.

How RTE can Help You Succeed

If you are looking for employment, seeking to build your language and communications, learn about learning and training opportunities, take your first step with us! Newcomers with lower language skills will benefit from tailored support to prepare for and navigate the Ottawa job market.

Your Commitment:

Varies by different training. Call or email us for more

Upcoming Workshop Cohorts:

Ongoing

Eligibility Criteria

  • Permanent Resident of Canada or Convention Refugee or
  • Live-in Caregiver
  • Resident of Ottawa and surroundings
  • Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 3-5
  • Legally permitted to work in Canada

Here’s a glimpse of what we offer:

Identify the steps and resources required to achieve your employment goals

Create a resume and job search action plan to help you stay on track

Improve your English language and communication skills

Connect with employers looking for talent like yours!

See What Past Clients Have to Say About Their Experience!

I truly appreciate the guidance and support provided during my career journey. The team’s expertise and personalized approach was invaluable in helping me navigate my career path. Their dedication, insightful advice, and encouragement made the process smooth and empowering. I highly recommend world skills services to anyone seeking career support!

Karrar L

I truly appreciate the online counseling session today—it was a wonderful experience. You are an amazing person, and I am grateful for the way you covered so many important aspects within just one hour. You clarified all my questions and provided valuable insights, making me feel more confident and optimistic as a newcomer and job seeker here in Ottawa. I am excited to continue learning from you and your team and look forward to the journey ahead. Your time and assistance mean a lot to me, and I sincerely appreciate your support.

Bhim K

I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the World Skills Employment Centre for their incredible support during my job search journey. Their tailored job search training, resume-building workshops, and networking events have significantly improved my employment readiness. The hands-on career advice provided to me by the staff has been invaluable. Furthermore, volunteering in the Centre’s Road to Employment program has given me meaningful experience and further developed my skills. Although I have not secured a position yet, their dedication and encouragement have kept me motivated and hopeful. I look forward to continuing to use their services and am confident I will find a position soon. I highly recommend their services to any newcomer looking to integrate into the Canadian workforce.

Charles J.

I want to thank you for helping me to edit and updated my Resumes, I value the help you are given me. Your positive attitude, professionalism and your precious time, I so much appreciate it. Sending you some much-deserved appreciation for your great help.

Roland