About Us
Welcome to The Career Foundation!
The Career Foundation is a results-oriented not-for-profit charitable organization (charity #122659048 RR 0001) that has been connecting job seekers to jobs since 1988.
We ensure that community members who are in need and face barriers to employment are provided with job search support, skills training, and resources to help them secure employment. We coordinate wraparound and life stabilization services with various community partners, and engage with employers to develop job opportunities and connect people to work.
Currently operating from seven locations across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, and delivering services virtually across Canada, we help thousands of people accomplish their employment goals each year.
We have five full-suite employment centres located throughout the GTA that serve job seekers of diverse ages, abilities, and needs. We also deliver a variety of youth employment programs designed to meet the varied needs of youth in our community.
We work with employers to connect them to local and diverse candidates within the community. We ensure that job seekers receive skills and workplace readiness training to secure jobs within their communities.
Our Mission & Vision
Our mission is to support and empower people in need, who are facing barriers, to make the transition to employment effectively by linking the resources of government, education, and the private sector.
Our vision is to be a world-class leader in human and workforce development.
Our Core Values
Exceptional Customer Experience
Two words often come up when we are described by our customers: “Warmth and Professionalism.” Our team is comprised of genuinely caring people who operate according to some of the highest standards in the industry.
Innovation and Execution
We are constantly challenging ourselves to think differently and generate new, creative ideas to operate efficiently and effectively in our ever-changing world. Success comes from the discipline of selecting only the best ideas, taking initiative, and working hard to make them happen.
Accountability and Transparency
We take ownership of our work and we are accountable to our external stakeholders and each other. All our programs are delivered with a commitment to transparency and fiscal responsibility.
Always Exceed Goals
When the going gets tough, we get going. No matter what, we aim to exceed expectations and have the greatest impact on the community — transforming lives and supporting businesses and the economy to thrive.
Increased Impact Through Collaboration
Great things are possible when we work together. Collaboration happens across our sites and we value opportunities to partner with government, education, private sector, and the community on workforce development solutions that make a difference.
Empathy and Respect for All
We are a diverse organization, serving diverse communities, that respects and values differences and ensures accessible services for all. We believe in the daily practice of empathy which brings things into focus and allows us to be our best selves in our interactions with others.
This Employment Ontario service is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.