Learning Connections Hamilton

Are you an Auto Repair or Service Technician?

Give your career a boost with EVolveSkills, a free Electric Vehicle (EV) upskilling course for automotive service and body repair technicians, truck and coach technicians, and apprentices.

Eligibility:

- Automotive Service Technician
- 3rd year apprentice
- 310S, 310T, or 310B Certification
- PR or Canadian Citizen
- Ontario resident

Applications are encouraged from equity-deserving groups

Register now: https://bit.ly/4rRuVPS

Led by Achēv, the EVolveSkills program is funded by the Government of Canada’s Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program.

Taking the next step toward work can feel overwhelming, but the right support can make all the difference.

Our Paving the Path to Work program is a free virtual 6-week program designed to help participants build confidence, strengthen employment skills, explore workplace expectations, and develop clear goals for what comes next.

Participants are supported in a structured, encouraging environment while exploring work and volunteer opportunities at their own pace.

Registration is now open for our next cohort starting June 30: https://www.marchofdimes.ca/en-ca/programs/ddlsp/Pages/Paving-the-Path-to-Work.aspx

If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

Hamilton Newcomer Day 2026 is tomorrow! 🎉

🎈 What to expect
Opening Ceremony at 1:30 PM
Information Fair with 30+ community organizations
Community & Kids Zone
Local vendors and live performances

✨ New this year
Community Mural
FREE Forge FC tickets for the June 10 International Night game

Event Details
📅 Friday May 29, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Hamilton City Hall (71 Main St W)

👉 HamiltonNewcomerDay.ca

📣 Hamilton Employers - Do you have employees with skills upgrading needs?

Learning Connections Hamilton has launched a free Skills Pathways to Work Program!

Contact a Learning Navigator today for more information and to connect employees.

This project was developed in partnership with
🔹 Hamilton Steelworkers Area Council
🔹 Niagara College - Hamilton Academic Upgrading Site
🔹 Hamilton Literacy Council

📣 Learning Connections Hamilton is excited to launch the free Skills Pathways to Work Program!

Contact a Learning Navigator today to book an intake session.

This project was developed in partnership with
🔹 Hamilton Steelworkers Area Council
🔹 Niagara College - Hamilton Academic Upgrading Site
🔹 Hamilton Literacy Council

If improving your digital skills is one of your goals for this year, we have a helpful resource for you!

This free planning tool helps you:
🎯 Identify your goals and interests
🔍 Connect them to digital skills you want to learn
🪜 Create a step-by-step plan to get started
🤝 Think about who can support you and what you’ll need

Sometimes the hardest part is knowing where to begin—this resource helps you turn ideas into a clear, realistic plan.
👉 Download it and start building your digital skills today: https://loom.ly/i0ORe4o

Niagara College's Academic Upgrading site in Hamilton offers a free computer skills course!

In ACE Computers, you can learn about
💻 Microsoft 365
💻 Email
💻 Online meetings & calendars
💻 File sharing
💻 Responsible AI
💻 and more!

This self-paced course is open to adults (18+) in Ontario. No personal devices required - computers are provided. Classes begin on May 11th, but there is continuous enrollment and you can start shortly after you apply.

📍225 King William St. (Suite 204)

To apply
👉 visit niagaracollege.ca/liberal/program/literacy, or
👉email [email protected]

Start your career in Pathways to Careers in Early Childhood Education (PC‑ECE), a specialized 16-month program delivered in partnership with Niagara College. Get the academic training and personalized job-search support you need to succeed.

Program Features:
✔ 2-year diploma completed in 16 months via online training
✔ Three field placements in childcare settings
✔ Financial assistance to cover essential costs
✔ One-on-one job search support and much more

Register now: https://bit.ly/47ebPLm

This opportunity is funded in partnership with Peel Region, and the Province of Ontario.

Grow and build your future- for free!

Open to Youth in Grades 11–12 or first-year post-secondary:
✔ Tutoring
✔ Mentorship
✔ Career & education planning
✔ Life skills workshops
✔ Supplies, tech, and scholarships

Level up your life: ymcahbb.ca/youth-education-supports-program