Learning Connections Hamilton

05/28/2026

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.

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

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]

05/28/2026

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

05/27/2026

📣 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

05/25/2026

📣 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

05/25/2026

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

05/22/2026

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]

05/22/2026

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.

05/22/2026

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