Employment

If you are a resident looking for employment resources, training, or small business support, stop by the Alexandra Park Community Centre (APCC) on the first and third Tuesday of each month between 1 and 3 p.m. for in-person Community Economic Development (CED) program intake.

In response to an ask from the Alexandra Park CED subcommittee, TCHC worked with a resident animator to create a hyper-local AP employment resource booklet (PDF). You can also pick up a hard copy at the Alexandra Park Community Centre (APCC).

Career Advancement Grant

The 2024-25 Alex Park Career Advancement Grant provides up to $2,000 to help advance residents in current careers through identified programs or certifications out of a pool of $10,000. There are numerous intake periods depending on interest. The first application period ended Friday, June 21, 2024. The application process for this takes a more individual approach. Please contact Jade Shulist at jade.shulist@torontohousing.ca or 437-922-3303 for the application or to to learn more.

Tridel Community Worx

Tridel Community Worx is an online resource created to provide employment-related resources and to connect residents from Toronto Community Housing revitalization neighbourhoods directly to the Social Impact Team at Tridel.

Residents can access resources like the Job Finder, Resume and Cover Letter do’s and don’ts, access upcoming training, register their small business, as well as reach out to our team to have one-on-one support in the next steps for their career journey. Check out Tridel Community Worx today.

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BOLT Foundation

The BOLT Foundation is dedicated to helping young people (ages 17-29) access education, training and employment opportunities in the construction industry.

Whether you are interested in the construction skilled trades or in site management and building design careers, BOLT offers career information and exploration programs, financial support for skilled training and post-secondary, and tailored career advice to help you get started in a career in which you are passionate and can succeed. Learn more by visiting the website at boltonline.org or email bolt@tridel.com.

Tridel is BOLT’s Principal and Founding Sponsor.  

Updated September 22, 2023

Building Up

This program is targeted to youth between the ages of 18-29. To qualify, candidates must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or refugee with a work permit and decision letter.

The Building Up program is a paid ($15.50/hour) General Construction Trades Pre-apprenticeship Training program that is 16 weeks long: eight weeks in class, followed by eight weeks on a job site. At the sixteenth week mark, trainees will be working with one of our career coaches to plan their next steps.

At the end of the program, the goal is for individuals to be ready for the next stage in their construction career.

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Updated September 22, 2023

TCHC Internship Program

TCHC’s Internship Program was created to provide an opportunity to allow TCHC youth to meet professionals in different fields and develop experience to discover their passion and unlock their potential. Internships and training opportunities provided by TCHC enabled youth to develop skills and interests through meaningful opportunities that may lead to careers providing financial stability and ongoing professional development.

Youthworx

The YouthWorx program is a comprehensive employment program designed to reduce barriers to employment for youth, ages 14-29, many of whom are affected by multiple barriers to traditional employment opportunities. It also seeks to support community beautification and development throughout TCHC communities across the city, through various activities including local community events.

Updated September 22, 2023

More resources

Looking for supports for employment, scholarship, training, small business, or to develop a community initiative?

Contact Jade Shulist at jade.shulist@torontohousing.ca or call 437-922-3303 to schedule a meeting to assess your goals and needs to match you with the appropriate resources and opportunities.​