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If you’re out of school and looking for work, Opportunity Knocks is for you. This PAID 17-week program gives you the leadership skills you need to find a job and a three-month long work placement.

 
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Eligibility
You are:
  • Between 15 and 30 years old
  • Need assistance to find and keep a job
  • Out of school and not working
  • Available and looking for your next job
  • A Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident or a protected person
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Duration

17 weeks: 5 weeks training plus a 12-week work placement

When you join Opportunity Knocks, you get:

  • Five weeks paid training in:
    • Leadership development
    • Conflict resolution
    • Presentation Skills
    • Service Excellence certification
  • Information about:
    • Health & safety in the workplace
    • Networking skills
    • Workers’ rights and responsibilities
    • Social media literacy
    • 12 weeks paid work placement
    • A personalized career assessment
  • Canada - Employment Ontario - Ontario