The idea
Why Project Confidence?
While many candidates like new immigrants, BIPOC and women meet the professional qualifications needed in Canada, they struggle to secure jobs that require Canadian experience, which takes a long time to gain. To improve their employability, Project Confidence focuses on providing foundational leadership courses and exposure to these groups of the Canadian workforce.
Project Confidence focuses on providing the right skills and experience with specialization options based on job market demand, which are identified through official government data. Each individual will be completing the leadership foundation course or specialized courses through instructor-led live/virtual sessions. They will also have an opportunity to engage in a one-month long project with a Canadian Company.
Who Benefits?
Project Confidence is designed to support newcomers and underrepresented groups seeking professional jobs to “bridge” the gap between their international training, education, and experience and the expertise they need to work in Ontario in a progressive job. This access to training, support and coaching ensures an accredited certificate and would lead to meaningful employment.
Why Apply Here?
Many individuals have skills however, just need the opportunity to upgrade and improve their network. This program will allow them to build their confidence, learn from academic and industry professionals, and gain an accredited certificate to share with perspective employers.
Job Readiness
Job preparation phase supports the job search and interview preparation phase for the participants. During this phase, participants will receive 1:1 support to develop their resume, prepare for interviews and professional guidance to leverage their network to increase their chances of securing a professional position.
Program Details
We have 3 training phases with specialty options for participants to choose from that will enhance your skills and knowledge based on personal ambition and needs.
IN PERSON WORKSHOPS
(9 one day events)
Professional Skills
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
- Leadership Development
- Building Professional Network
Negotiation Skills
- Job interviewing
- Communication skills
- Building confidence leading to action
Change Management
- Skills to drive personal and organizational change
What you will receive!
Support
Financial Support
Complimentary Wellness consultation
Complimentary Resume and Interview support
Certificate
Certificate of Completion for Workshop Training with Leonnova and Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development
Specialization (online)
(5 streams)
Part of the training focuses on three job streams that are currently essential to the Ontarian job market and will continue to be for the coming five years, based on government data.
The specialized Streams are:
- Professional Skills
- Business Management Consulting
- Finance for non finance professionals
- Entrepreneurship 101
- Office Administration
Knowledge Burst Webinars
Webinar series hosting industry leaders to gain valuable perspectives for participants’ professional journey.
What you will receive!
Support
Financial Support
Complimentary Wellness consultation
Complimentary Resume and Interview support
Certificate
Certificate of Completion for Specialization Course with Leonnova and Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development
Work Integrated Project (WIP) program
The WIP provides an opportunity for participants to work on an actual project with a Canadian Business. Each WIP experience is four-weeks long, in teams of 6 and includes 10 hours of live coaching and independent work per participant.
This practical learning opportunity is used to build on your Canadian experience; a requirement that is almost always sought by employers.
What you will receive!
Support
Financial Support
Complimentary Wellness consultation
Complimentary Resume and Interview support
Certificate
Certificate of Participation with Leonnova, Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, and Participating Company
Apply Here
Upon submitting your application, you will receive an email with next steps.