Community Access Programs 
Community Access Programs provide affordable public access to the Internet and the skills required to use it effectively.

Employment Assessment Centres (EAS) 
Employment assessment, counselling and referral for persons returning to work.

Employment Resource Centres (ERC)
Centres that provide assistance for people looking for jobs, career direction or starting their own business. May provide job posting boards, resume services or access to the Internet for job searches as well as free or low cost access to computers, telephones, fax machines and photocopying. Business directories, job search materials, and labour market information may also be available.

Internationally-Trained Professionals 
Specialized services for internationally-trained professionals focusing on job search and finding work in their occupation or a related field. Information about regulation, credential assessment, licensing bodies, Canadian work experience (including mentoring), work placement and volunteer opportunities is provided.

Service Canada Centres 
Service Canada centres provide services to employers, unemployed and underemployed people. They also have applications for social insurance numbers and for income security programs (such as Employment Insurance and the Canada Pension Plan). In addition, they can assist with the application to various other federal government programs.

International Credentials 
Services for people who want to know how to get their foreign educational or occupational credentials assessed to determine Canadian equivalency for employment purposes. Includes organizations that, for a fee, will provide credential assessment

Job Connect 
Job Connect programs provide walk-in services and general resources for people seeking employment, career direction, or information about starting their own business.

Job Finding Clubs (JFC) 
Job Finding Clubs (JFCs) are job search workshops that run for intensive three-week sessions. They are run by community-based organizations, private sector groups, and public service organizations. Most JFCs focus their programs on a particular community, skill-set, or industry.

Job Search Training 
Job preparation training in skills such as resume writing, interviewing, punctuality and workplace behaviour.

Job Search Workshops (JSW) 
Job Search Workshops are condensed three- or four-day workshops for job ready newcomers who are legally entitled to work in Canada. They focus on job search techniques and on accessing labour market information.

Older Workers 
Programs for older workers deal with the needs of experienced workers, usually those 45 years and over. Typical program components include group support, computer basics and the benefits of having transferable skills in the labour market.

Self-Employment and Entrepreneurship 
Programs for people who want to start their own businesses.

Vocational Counselling 
Vocational and career counselling to determine employment preferences, experience and aptitudes.

Vocational Training 
Education or training programs that may include on the job training or placement opportunities.

Work and Job Placement 
Employment opportunities or services that place workers in jobs.