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networking organizations in Toronto

Executive Advancement Resource Network
Mission Statement: "To provide unemployed management personnel with the technical and emotional support in a self-help environment directed toward their re-entry into the work force."

Young Entrepreneurs Association (YEA)
ph: 1-888-63-YEACA

The Board of Trade Young Professionals
ph: 416.862.4540
event hotline: 416.361.3186

ConnectUs Canada

The Toronto Board of Trade
ph: 416.366.6811

Canadian Association of Professional Immigrants

Association of Administrative Assistants

networking groups for women in the IT field

…or women with an interest in technology:

WiredWomen
Digital Eve

business directories

Business dirctories are an excellent source of company information that you can use as part of your job search. Directories usually provide contact information and details about the the size of the company. Business directories can be used to make "cold calls" (see below) or to send "cold résumés" to selected employers. Business directories are sorted according to the type of company so you can target your job search by approaching employers in your field.

some examples of business directories include:

Contact Toronto
Who's Hiring
Scott's Directory

Many of these directories are available within Employment Resource Centres including The East York Community Employment Centre or your local library. For information about other Employment Resource Centres check the Possibilities Project Website.

Additional articles about networking:
York University Career Centre

do you need help with your job search skills?

Consider joining a Job Finding Club. Job Finding Clubs are full-time (usually 3 weeks) intensive job search groups. They are free for anyone who is unemployed and they provide an excellent supportive environment to assist you in your job search efforts.

job finding clubs in the Toronto area:

Assisted Job Search Program
3701 Chesswood Drive, Suite 100 Downsview, M3J 2P6
ph: 416.395.4280
A specialized 4 week job finding club for ESL speakers

Lawrence Square Job Finding Club
700 Lawrence Ave., W. #435, North York, Ontario, M6A 3B4
ph: 416.789.5877

March of Dimes Job Shop
10 Overlea Blvd., North York, Ontario, M4H 1A4
ph: 416.425.3463
1 week course for people with disabilities

Snowcrest Job Finding Club
7 Snowcrest Ave., Room 105, North York, Ontario, M2K 2K5
ph: 416.395.4133
For job seekers over 45

North York Employment Services
1315 Finch Ave. W., #503, North York, Ontario, M3J 2G6

Chesswood Job Finding Club [Humber College]
3701 Chesswood Dr., Suite 311, Downsview, Ontario, M3J 2P6
ph: 416.631.7600
[3 week program]

Toronto Centre for Career Action
777 Bloor St. W., Room 119, Toronto, ON, M6G 1L6
ph: 416.393.0930

St. Clair Centre for Experienced Workers [Humber College]
1345 St. Clair Ave. W., Toronto, ON, M6E 1C3
ph: 416.654.4700
www.erc.humber.ca/
3 week program

Centre for Foreign Trained Professionals & Trades
700 Caledonia Rd., Toronto, ON, M6B 4H9
ph: 416.789.0463

Toronto East Danforth Job Finding Club
2625 Danforth Avenue 2nd floor, Toronto, ON, M4C 1L4
ph: 416.693.6644

Job Options Basic Job Finding Club
2944 Danforth Avenue, Suite 30 Toronto, ON, M4C 1M5
ph: 416.686.8426
A specialized job finding club for people with literacy and / or English language barriers to employment.

South Scarborough Community Employment Centre
3090 Kingston Rd., #402, Scarborough, ON, M1M 1P2
ph: 416.264.5788

Scarborough Job Finding Club, Academy of Learning
2425 Eglinton Ave. E., Suite 303, Scarborough, ON, M1K 5G8
ph: 416.285.0025

Scarborough North Job Finding Club
4168 Finch Ave. E., Suite 311, Scarborough, ON, M1F 5H6
ph: 416.335.8028

Vocational Pathways Inc. Specialized Job Finding Club
1200 Markham Rd., Suite 320 Scarborough, ON, M1H 3C3
ph: 416.438.5244
four week program

Etobicoke Job Finding Club [Humber College]
5353 Dundas St. W., Suite 502, Etobicoke, ON, M9B 6H8
ph: 416.234.8942

Centre for Foreign Trained Professionals & Tradespeople [Humber College/COSTI]
1620 Albion Road, 2nd Floor, Etobicoke, ON, M9V 4B4
ph: 416.745.0281
unique 20 day program

First Interactive Computer College [FICC] : Newmarket
Tannery Mall, 465 Davis Drive, Suite 121, Newmarket, ON, L3Y 7T9
ph: 905.895.5138

First Interactive Computer College [FICC] : Richmond Hill
129 Church Street South, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4C 1W4
ph: 905.737.8089

Academy of Learning Thornhill Job Finding Club
8199 Yonge Street, Thornhill, Ontario
ph: 905.707.7332

For more information check out the Possibilities Project website.

download:
Scarborough Village community needs analysis report (may 2008)
2008 career assessment & planning (CAP) flyer
2008 career assessment & planning (CAP) flyer (alternative)
2008 career assessment & planning (CAP) services