Julie’s Journey: Finding The Right Fit
For many young people, a first job marks a milestone. For Julie, it was the hard-won result of years navigating a job market that often overlooked her needs as a person with multiple exceptionalities. Determined to work in a creative, inclusive setting, Julie set her...
Christina’s Journey: A Personal Transformation
Christina had limited hope of finding meaningful employment or achieving career success in a field she truly loves. She had struggled with work for a long time and was skeptical that anything could change. But everything did when she entered the Agilec Employable YOU...
The Human Side of Outplacement
The “human side” of outplacement services considers emotional support, personalized attention, dignity, resilience building, career redirection, and long-term success. These are necessary for anyone impacted by termination. •••••• Published in Municipal World –...
Dan’s Journey: Breaking Down Barriers
Due to health challenges, Dan was receiving social assistance through ODSP. Although he was faced with multiple barriers to employment – including a 10-year gap in employment, recovering from mental health issues and addiction, and a criminal record – he...
How to Answer “Tell Me About Yourself”: Interview Strategies for Success
When you’re preparing for a job interview, there’s one question you’re almost guaranteed to hear: “Tell me about yourself.” It seems like a simple opener, but in reality, it’s a chance for you to set the tone of the interview and make a great first...
Jonathan’s Journey: A Story of Perseverance and Community Support
The Agilec Hamilton team is proud to highlight a remarkable candidate, Jonathan, whose journey showcases resilience, dedication, and the power of community collaboration. Jonathan first connected with Agilec Hamilton in 2023 and has been working closely with his...
Katie’s Journey: Service, Support, and Success
Currently accessing ODSP services, Katie came into Agilec for assistance with finding a job. She was quickly connected with an Employment Consultant and they got to work on developing a strategic plan to help her achieve her employment goals. They began by updating...
Employable YOU: Opening Doors for Youth
Agilec is proud to announce the launch of Employable YOU, an employment program that empowers youth with the skills, knowledge, and experience they need to successfully transition into the labour market. Employable YOU offers a targeted approach to career development,...
AMDSB Transitions Employment Services to Agilec Beginning February 1
Huron County, ON – As announced in the spring of 2024, the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) did not renew the Employment Services contract for Huron county with Employment Ontario. The new provider for these services beginning February 1, 2025 will be...
Outplacement Services: Helping staff transition with confidence and dignity
Kelly Bidon, Program Manager of Agilec’s Professional Services, recently shared her expertise in an article published by CareerWise. In the piece, Kelly dives into the critical role Outplacement Services play in supporting employees during career transitions...
Warming Feet and Warming Hearts
We are thrilled to share the success of our Wellington team’s recent Sock Drive that resulted in the collection of 1,013 pairs of socks! While socks may seem like a small thing, they can make a big difference for those receiving them through the CW Food Bank –...
We Did it!
In September, to commemorate Hunger Action Month, Agilec introduced Reaching Goals, Feeding Souls – an opportunity for us to support a cause close to our hearts and change lives in more ways than one. Over the past 3 months, for each qualifying target met by our...
Newcomer Computer Training Program
Are you or someone you know new to Canada and struggling with computer skills? We can help! We are offering a FREE computer training program designed to support newcomers to learn basic computer skills for their job search and work-related tasks. The scheduled...