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Testimonials

Client Testimonials - A group of people with diverse backgrounds, ages, languages and opinions.

The Career Foundation exists to serve communities and satisfy our customers. As such, we aim to provide the highest quality service to everyone that walks through our doors. Here are sample testimonials that recognize our commitment to assisting customers with achieving success.


What I love about the Youth Job Connection program at The Career Foundation is the staff’s unrelenting dedication and persistence in helping clients to achieve their goals, as well as their unmatched ability to treat and see clients in their greatest potential. The Career Foundation staff truly care about every single one of us and they strive every day to be there for us and guide us to the best of their ability. They have helped me when I couldn’t help myself and that’s the reason why I thank and respect them so much. #THANKYOU

— Youth Job Connection Participant

My Employment Specialist supported me to stay positive and motivated me to continue my efforts. These efforts have since paid off! Two weeks ago, I received two fantastic job offers in the same week! I have started working in my dream job and I couldn’t be happier or more grateful for the guidance that I received from The Career Foundation. On this difficult journey, it was so nice to know that I had someone close by rooting for me who really cared about me reaching the finish line!

— The Career Foundation, Etobicoke Hub Client

The Career Foundation’s General Carpenter Pre-Apprenticeship program has allowed me to pursue a career in the field I have always wanted to be a part of but did not have the necessary skills or resources to pursue. This program has allowed me to obtain general carpentry skills that have made me more employable, allowed me to make numerous connections in the carpentry field and meet great friends. This program has pushed me to take on difficult challenges that have made me a better person and carpenter. I am really looking forward to beginning my field placement and putting all my new skills to work. I would no doubt recommend this program to those who are eligible.

— General Carpenter Pre-Apprenticeship Participant

The Career Foundation has always been there by our side to assist us with various aspects of hiring and managing our human resource talent. We (Vretta, Inc.) have numerous examples of employees, hired through The Career Foundation, who have grown from entry level positions to our executive team. The Career Foundation has helped us hire many employees in various verticals of our business including project management, software development, data analysis, sales and business development, marketing, and instructional design … The staff members at The Career Foundation have been very responsive, accommodating, and supportive in every possible way to help us through the process of growing our team.

— Vretta, Inc., Employer Partner of The Career Foundation

Shauna’s recommendation made all the difference. I am so grateful for all the help that Shauna has given me and how patient she has been with me. She is professional, diligent and extremely competent. She was thorough and consistently went the extra mile to help me find the right position.  She was great because she really took the time to get to know me and put me forward for a job that suited my skills and personality. Also, she promptly updated me with the progress. I personally thanked her because, whatever the result, I really felt well supported throughout the process.

— The Career Foundation, Central Toronto Hub Client

 

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Yesterday, The Career Foundation joined partners f Yesterday, The Career Foundation joined partners from across the province at Queen’s Park for Advocacy Day, hosted by @firstworkontario . As part of Ontario’s Workforce Development Network — representing more than 115 employment and employer service providers — we met with MPPs and ministers to share one clear, collective message: strong workforce systems matter.

With a united voice, our conversations focused on practical solutions that strengthen results for Ontarians: stabilizing funding to move beyond short‑term cycles, reducing red tape so frontline teams can focus on people rather than administration, and leveraging community‑level expertise to respond quickly to labour market needs. These are proven ways to increase impact, efficiency, and value from existing investments.

We also had the opportunity to meet with MPPs from the constituencies where The Career Foundation operates, grounding system‑level priorities in local impact. These discussions highlighted how employment services help people facing barriers to employment build stability — improving outcomes not only in work, but across income support, health, and community well‑being.

Thank you to the government representatives and partners who took the time to connect with us:

Stephanie Smyth, MPP for Toronto–St. Paul’s
Stephanie Bowman, MPP for Don Valley West
Mohamed Firin, MPP for York South–Weston and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills
Sheref Sabawy, MPP for Mississauga–Erin Mills and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills
Michelle Cooper, MPP for Eglinton–Lawrence and Parliamentary Assistant to the Ontario Finance | Ontario Finances 
Akosua A., Executive Director (First Work)
Lance Barrett, Director, Workforce Development (The Career Foundation)
Kristy Sansom, Director, Stakeholder Relations, Resource Development & Growth (The Career Foundation)
Shauna McKenzie-Onita, Manager, Economic and Workforce Development Strategies (The Career Foundation) 

#WorkforceDevelopment #AdvocacyDay #Ontario
Applying for your dream job but not hearing back? Applying for your dream job but not hearing back?

It might not be your experience — your résumé could be holding you back.

Join our virtual workshop and learn how to create résumés and cover letters that help you stand out and get noticed by employers.

In just one hour, our employment experts will walk you through:

✅ How to format your résumé so it grabs attention quickly
✅ How to use the right keywords to help your application stand out
✅ How to write cover letters that feel personal and leave a strong impression 

🗓️ Tuesday, April 28, 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM ET
📍 Where: Online via Zoom

If you're ready to feel more confident in your job search and present your best self to employers, this workshop is for you! 

🔗 Register now to save your spot: link in bio!

#RésuméTips #CoverLetterSupport #JobSearchSuccess #CareerSupport #EmploymentSupport #JobSearchCanada #EmploymentOntario #WCGSPNPartners #TheCareerFoundation
Start a career in the trades—at no cost 🛠️ Start a career in the trades—at no cost 🛠️

Ready to build something real? The General Carpenter Pre-Apprenticeship Program for Youth (ages 18–29) offers hands-on training, certifications, and a 12-week paid job placement to help kickstart a career in carpentry 👷‍♀️

PPE is provided, plus employment support to help land a job after the program.

Next cohort starts May 11, 2026!

🔗 Apply now: link in bio!

#ONjobs #SkilledTrades #Carpentry #PreApprenticeship #YouthJobs #TradesCareers #ConstructionLife #EmploymentSupport #EmploymentOntario #WCGSPNPartners #TheCareerFoundation
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