Free Skills and Training Workshops

The YMCA is offering free employment training workshops specially geared to newcomers.

All workshops will take place at: YMCA North York, 4580 Dufferin Street, 2nd Floor [view map]

For more information, visit the website or call 416.635.9622.

Interested in Fashion?

A Passion for Fashion is a FREE program available
to youth aged 16 to 29 interested in a career within any area of the
fashion business. Now in its third year, this exciting program gives
young fashion designers and entrepreneurs a chance to discover all the
areas of the industry.

Participants will receive:

• Workshops on starting a fashion business
• Workshops on developing a fashion line
• Workshops covering sales, marketing, and presentation skills
• One-on-one mentorship
• Assistance with creating a business plan and building a portfolio
• Opportunity to enter the Fashionistas Den Competition to win $1,000, a one-year membership to Toronto Fashion Institute (TFI), and 50 hours of business advisory and fashion mentorship

For more information, contact Gail McInnes at gail_mcinnes@yes.on.ca or call 416-504-5516 ext. 268.  To register for an upcoming information session or to read workshop descriptions, visit the website