From industrial skills to early childhood education to healthcare system education and youth employment, our community of learners, graduates, and clients showed dedication and commitment. They gained the skills and tools they needed to succeed. We are proud to share our five program graduations from our last season.
If you are interested in partnering with us to provide employment opportunities to our program graduates, please email hire@lefca.org.
Dec 9th: Industrial Skills
Participants completed 6 weeks of practical warehouse training with instructor Martin McVeigh. Graduates received multiple certifications including 3 types of forklift operations, WHMIS, and First Aid. These certifications are carefully designed to equip them with the skills to work within warehouse and logistics sector.
I've been working at Shoppers Drug Mart for two weeks now, and I couldn't be happier to be back at work. Thank you for teaching me how to operate lifting machines safely and for your patience during practice—it made a difference.
We are now supporting these grads in finding employment! If you are looking to hire someone from this program, please get in touch with Emma Brennan at ebrennan@lefca.org
Learn more: https://lefca.org/training/practical-training/warehouse-essential-skills
Enrollment is on a rolling basis.
Dec 13th: ECA for Newcomers Training Program
All 15 participants completed the 21-week Early Childhood Assistant for Newcomers program. This program provides pathways to a rewarding career in child care. We are proud that all graduates from this cohort have secured employment as ECAs in LEF’s child care centers. Many of our talented LEF educators started their careers in this program and we are proud to support more talent in a challenging and rewarding field.
You can learn more about this fundamental program for LEF at this link: https://lefca.org/training/practical-training/early-childhood-assistant-eca-program
Enrollment is not currently open for this program, but you can add your name to our waitlist to receive information.
Dec 16th: Alternative Careers in Health Promotion and Education
This 12-week Ontario Bridge Training Program empowers internationally trained physicians to transition into non-practitioner roles within Ontario’s healthcare system. Originally inspired by a group of LINC students at LEF preparing for their medical recertification exams, this group led to the creation of the Canada-wide International Doctors Network (IDN), encouraging a supportive community of healthcare professionals and the creation of this program!
Graduates marked the end of their journey with an in-person celebration, reflecting on their growth through online workshops, activities, and shared learning experiences. This program continues to be an essential resource for internationally trained physicians seeking meaningful careers in healthcare
One of the most significant benefits of the ACiHPE program was the confidence it instilled in me regarding my career prospects. The program equipped me with many transferable skills, which I believe will open doors to numerous job opportunities in non-clinical positions. Additionally, the networking opportunities provided through ACiHPE were invaluable, allowing me to connect with like-minded professionals and expand my professional network
Enrollment is not currently open for this program. Don't worry; you can still add your name to our waitlist for information. We will let you know if another cohort is starting.
Dec 20th: Building Maintenance and Superintendent Training
LEF is happy to see our alumni community growing as we celebrate the graduation of the third cohort of the Building Maintenance and Superintendent Training program. We are equally hopeful and supportive of all the graduates with nine of our graduates already finding employment! They are equipped with the knowledge and skills to start or advance their careers in building maintenance. Let's go, Cohort 3!
Learn more about the BMST program, including how you can hire our graduates: https://lefca.org/training/practical-training/BMST
Jan 10th: Launch Your Career
Launch Your Career provides youth aged 15-30 who are out of work and school with a chance to break barriers, build skills and gain knowledge through four weeks of paid training and workshops. From engaging workshops on Financial Literacy, Essential Skills in the Workplace and Mental Wellness to fun team-building activities like bubble soccer and archery, the program is designed to teach skills needed to excel in life. Congratulations to all graduates! We now look forward to supporting them as they find placements to complete the program.
Our next cohort starts on March 10th and enrollment has begun! Visit the LYC webpage to apply: https://lefca.org/employment/launch-your-career
If you are interested in hiring from our Launch Your Career program, please contact Rami Nasrallah at rnasrallah@lefca.org.
Congratulations to all the recent graduates!
You can learn more about our training programs at https://lefca.org/training
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