Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre
Employment Programs, Job Search Workshops, Food Handler Training, Entrepreneurship & Digital Literacy
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MAL0136
Last Modified:
22 Dec 2025
Last Full Update:
22 Dec 2025
Phone
| Office Phone | 905-499-3762 ext 718 or 905-267-3137 |
Address/Location Info
| Address | DBNC- Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre 3650 Dixie Road, Suite 103 Mississauga, ON Canada L4Y 3V9 View Google Map |
| Located In Community | Mississauga |
| Intersection | Dixie Rd and Burnhamthorpe Road, in Burnhamthorpe Library |
Description/Eligibility/Service Details
| Description | Offers a wide range of employment & training programs: Job Search Workshops for Newcomers </b> - employment program for newcomers provides job search assistance at no charge * on completion of full workshop participants will receive a Certificate of Participation * all services offered free of charge * also available occasional child care facility Employment Support Services - provides one-on-one employment counselling * includes critique and advice on resumes, cover letters, references and other job search documents, interview and network techniques * assists job seekers individually in short micro-sessions arranged by appointment The Mentoring Partnership Program </b> for Internationally Trained Professionals. For more information, about Mentoring Partnership Program, kindly visit our website www. www.mentoringpartnership.ca. The Mentoring Partnership program is geared towards the skilled immigrant. This program matches unemployed newcomers (less than 5 years in Canada) who are Internationally Trained Professionals (Mentees) with an employed Canadian counterpart (Mentors) in the same occupation, based on shared educational background, similar work experience and common career goals. Duration of the match is up to 18 hours over a three-month period Food Handling Training Program </b>- Assists Job Seekers learn about safe Food Handling including sanitation, types of food related hazards, hygiene and food handling practices & regulations. It also assists with preparing for Food Handler Certification Exam, which is valid for up to 5 years. Job Search support in finding employment in food and hospitality sector. Entrepreneurship Program </b>- Assists participants who are interested in taking the first steps in Starting a Business. It helps support in Business Planning, Goal Setting, Marketing, Financial Resources and other supports available for Small Businesses. Digital Literacy & 1-1 Support </b> – Provides job seekers with 1-1 digital support on Computer Basics, MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Internet, Email and much more. Group Sessions on Employment Rights & Standards, Digital Footprint, Fraud Prevention and Personal Branding are also available. If interested please email: employment@dixiebloor.ca or call 905-499-3762 ext 718 |
| Hours | Mon- Fri 9:00 am - 4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Mississauga - southeast |
| Boundaries | Mississauga - Southeast |
| Eligibility | Job Search Workshops: Newcomers (Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees) and Job Seekers bring proof of Immigration Status |
| Fees | None - Services are free |
| Languages | English |
Contact Information
| Social Media |  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mydbnc/ Website: https://www.dixiebloor.ca/whatwedo/employment/ |
| employment@dixiebloor.ca | |
| Website | https://www.dixiebloor.ca/whatwedo/employment/ |
| Primary Contact | Renu Malhotra, Employment Program Assistant, DBNC- Employment Programs; Phone: ext 718; Email: employment@dixiebloor.ca |
| Primary Executive | Priyanka Sheth, Executive Director, DBNC; Email: priyankas@dixiebloor.ca |
Other Info
| Alternate Name | Job Search Workshops & Employment Training Programs |
| Established | 1998 |
| Funding | Regional / Municipal ; Provincial ; Federal - CAP: funded by Industry Canada ; Fundraising ; United Way ; Foundation - Trillium Foundation |
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit |
Subjects
| CDRCP_CSI_HEADINGS | Employment ; Newcomer Services |
| Subjects | Counselling ; Employment ; Immigrants ; Information and referral ; Job search training ; Resumes |
| Service Categories | Immigrant/Refugee Employment Programs ; Job Information ; Job Search Resource Centres ; Resume Preparation Assistance ; Welfare to Work Programs |