At First Work, we believe strong services start with informed, confident professionals.

First Work delivers high-quality, sector-responsive training designed to strengthen Ontario’s workforce development ecosystem. Our trainings support frontline practitioners, managers, and system leaders working with youth and jobseekers facing barriers to employment.

Grounded in real-world practice and informed by policy, labour market trends, and system transformation, First Work trainings focus on building practical skills, strategic insight, and shared understanding across the employment services landscape. Topics range from foundational competencies for frontline staff to advanced leadership, employer engagement, innovation, and system-level change.

Delivered by experienced facilitators and sector experts, our trainings prioritize interactive learning, peer exchange, and immediately applicable tools. Whether you’re new to the sector or leading organizational and regional change, First Work trainings help you build capacity, adapt to evolving systems, and improve outcomes for jobseekers and communities.