Information on Employment
Supports and Services in Ontario
Below are links to employment supports and services in communities across Ontario.
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ei8ht6ix Network
Restaurant Jobs & Hospitality Job Search Canada | 86network.com
Since 2010, ei8ht6ix Network has provided a National platform for the restaurant and hospitality industry to recruit job seekers. The platform is free for job seekers to use and jobs can be filtered by location. Hundreds of restaurants and hospitality employers recruit through ei8ht6ix Network.
Available Programs
Food Services and Hospitality Leadership Program: https://hospitality.owlware.com/employer/
- The Food Services and Hospitality Leadership Program is a Toronto based program operated by Owlware Ltd. We assist the disAbility community with their career paths in the food industry & help companies lead the way to more inclusive hiring.
- The ‘Food Services and Hospitality Leadership Program’ is a certificate program that offers Torontontians of all disabilities and backgrounds an immersive learning and work experience in the field of ‘Food & Hospitality’.
Future Ready Youth: https://firstwork.org/future-ready-youth/
- Designed to empower students with the skills, knowledge, and experience they need to succeed in the professional world with the support and guidance from Employment Professionals in our membership; First Work’s Future Ready Youth bridges the gap between classroom learning and real-world application. Through a combination of tailored curriculum, hands-on experiences, and career guidance, students will be prepared for the challenges and opportunities they’ll encounter in the workforce.
- After a week of First Work’s School to Work pre-employment curriculum, youth will choose a hospitality stream training through HTA 75. The hospitality training streams include: housekeeping, culinary, front of house.
Hospitality Workers Training Centre: Work – Hospitality Workers Training Centre (hwtc.ca)
- We help people get the training and support they need to get ahead. Whether you are an experienced hospitality worker or just starting your career, our team has the skills and experience to help you build a long and stable career in hospitality.
- HWTC’s training programs provide you with the in-demand skills that will set you up for a successful career in hospitality. We understand the skills and competencies that employers are seeking and our training programs are designed to meet those needs. Whether you are looking to get your foot in the door or advance your career, HWTC has a training option for you.
The Propel Student Work Placement Program: Propel – Students – Tourism HR Canada
- Propel offers post-secondary students the opportunity to gain the skills sought by employers through hands-on, paid work-integrated learning opportunities in tourism and hospitality.
- Further your education in real-world settings. Put your knowledge into practice, develop key employability skills, network with those working in your field of study, and explore the multitude of career pathways available in tourism and hospitality.
- Placements are posted by employers on the Propel online portal, hosted by Outcome Campus Connect.
- Propel creates a direct link between students looking to enhance their workplace skills and employers who can provide valuable firsthand experience.
Hospitality Training Action Centre 75: Hospitality Training Action Centre 75
- HTA-75 is a nonprofit government-funded organization that supports hospitality workers and job seekers in Toronto and Ottawa through free training programs, career services, and skill development. We offer courses in culinary arts, housekeeping, digital literacy, and certification preparation for Smart Serve and food handling. The goal is to help individuals build strong careers in the hospitality industry by providing job coaching, employment resources, and wellness support.