Connect to Careers 2026 was a great success! 🎉

 

Check out this video to hear directly from job seekers about their experience at the event. Curious about what the Connect to Careers Job Fair is really like?

 

Hear from students who attended and learn more about how the event connects talent with opportunity.

 

Labour Market 101 Series: Episode 3

 

We’ve launched a new short series highlighting key labour market concepts and what they mean for our local community.

 

If you missed Episode 1, be sure to catch up by checking out the playlist — all three episodes released so far are available to watch!

 

Wesley is hiring for a Child & Youth Worker

 

Click here to view job listing!

 

The City of Hamilton is hiring for an Outreach Coordinator

 

Click here to view job listing!

 

McMaster University is hiring for a Special Constable

 

Click here to view job listing!

Citizenship Preparedness Session – March 10

 

Permanent Residents who are preparing to apply for Canadian citizenship are invited to attend a FREE Citizenship Preparedness Session hosted through the Library Settlement Partnership (LSP) Program at Hamilton Central Library.

 

This informative session will help participants better understand the citizenship application process, prepare for the citizenship test, and feel more confident about each step of the journey toward becoming a Canadian citizen.

 

During the session, attendees will learn about application requirements, eligibility, study strategies for the test, practice questions, and what to expect during the citizenship interview and ceremony. Participants will also receive information about available community supports.

 

📅 Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Hamilton Central Library – Wentworth Room

 

Please note: This session is open to Permanent Residents only, and participants must bring a valid PR Card to attend.

 

For more information, contact:
📞 365-323-2283 | 905-522-9922 ext. 180

WorkLINK Program – Careers in Hospitality

The WorkLINK Program is a six-week training opportunity designed to help individuals prepare for entry-level careers in the hospitality industry.

 

Beginning March 9, 2026, this program provides practical training, workplace preparation, and industry knowledge to help participants build confidence and develop the skills needed to enter the workforce.

 

Throughout the program, participants will learn about the roles and responsibilities of common hospitality positions, including housekeeping, room attendants, waitstaff, kitchen staff, and café helpers.

 

The program also focuses on strengthening communication skills, developing industry-specific vocabulary, and providing job readiness and workplace orientation.

 

📅 Dates: March 9 – April 24, 2026
🕙 Schedule: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: 8 Main Street East, Room 307, Hamilton

 

Eligibility:
This program is open to Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees, and Protected Persons with a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 3–4.

 

Participants will gain valuable insights into the hospitality sector while building the skills needed to pursue entry-level employment opportunities.

Explore Careers in Landscaping & Horticulture – Information Session

 

Are you or someone you support interested in starting a career in the landscaping and horticulture industry? Join YWCA Hamilton for an upcoming virtual information session that introduces opportunities through Landscape Ontario’s GROW Training for New Workers program.

 

This session will provide an overview of career pathways in landscaping and horticulture, including training opportunities, hands-on learning, job supports, and the tools needed to begin a career in this growing sector. Participants will also learn about the types of roles available in the industry and the next steps to access training and employment supports.

 

📅 Date: March 11, 2026
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
💻 Location: Online (Zoom)

 

The session will be led by Liz Blaauwendraad, GROW Job Developer, who will share insights about the program and answer questions about entering the field.

 

This is a great opportunity for individuals interested in exploring outdoor, hands-on careers and learning more about training options available in Hamilton.

 

For more information or to register, contact:
📧 Eliu@YWCAHamilton.org
📞 905-379-2292

The employment rate for adults with autism in Canada was last reported to be 33% compared to 79% for adults without a disability.

 

This listicle provides career professionals with information and resources on autism, as well as for students and jobseekers on the autism spectrum.

Career service professionals are often asked a deceptively simple question: What makes a student job genuinely valuable for long-term career development? While advice focuses on sector choice or job titles, the more decisive factor is  how early-career roles are designed. Certain student pathways reveal what happens when continuity, stability and meaningful responsibility are built into work from the start.

Workforce Planning Hamilton’s  labour market information  can help identify:

• In-demand Industries, Skills & Jobs
• Workforce demographics
• Growing, declining & changing trends
• Job vacancy data
• Labour force supply & demand
• Immigration into the workforce
• Currently hiring skills & positions
• And More!