Skills Development Centre at YWCA Toronto

Skills Development Centre

The Skills Development Centre (SDC) specializes in strength-based programs and embeds social innovation into Community Economic Development (CED) work. We are committed to building sustainable futures primarily for women, communities and organizations.

PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO HELP BUILD YOUR FUTURE
We offer a continuum of programs and services that range from Career Management to Leadership programs – assets that are the building blocks for your future.

Personal and Career Management Services

Career Planning and Employability Skills Assessment
Career Assessment and Planning (individualized service)
Essential Skills for Building Sustainable Futures
Moving On To Success

Essential Skills and Employability Skills Training

Academic Upgrading
Literacy and Essential Skills Program and/or GED preparation

Pre-Employment Services Employment Focus
Employment Essentials Program

Computer Training Computer Training Series
MS Office Intermediate & Advanced Workshops
Computer Training for Employment

Occupational Skills Training
Administrative Clerk Certificate Program

Professional Business/Administration
Professional Office Administration Series
Customer Service Training

Job Readiness and Placement Services

Job Finding Club
Job Search and Networking Workshops
Recruitment and Placement services
Job coaching, Mentoring, and Retention Services

Professional Development Services and Training Resources

Life Skills Coach Training - (train-the-trainer)
Personality Dimensions - Level 1 (train-the-trainer)
Leadership through Facilitation 101
Discovering Life Skills English (Volumes 1–9)
Discovering Life Skills French (Volumes 1, 5, 6, 7, 8)
Other Resources (Action Manual for Group Activities)

Leadership and Business Services

LinksToJobs Employer Services
Workforce development
Customized Training and Solutions for Teams and Organizations
Program Development and Consultation
Essential Skills for Employment – A National Initiative
Community Development Services

SDC offers non-vocational programs that do not require approval under the Private Career Colleges Act 2005.

Who is this program for?

All programs and services are open to women and some are open to men. Participants can register for programs and services by themselves or be referred by other organizations. The cost of attending some of the training programs in Toronto could be subsidized by YWCA Toronto or paid by the referring agency — Ontario Works (OW), Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), Employment Ontario (EO).

Downloads

SDC Fact Sheet
Building Sustainable Futures Series (Summer 2019)