Through personalized employment services and wraparound support, Achēv helps individuals overcome barriers and build stable, fulfilling futures in Canada.
Sometimes, even the simplest words can mean so much. After fleeing war-torn Ukraine, Achēv client Larysa felt lost when she arrived in Canada with her young daughter. When Larysa turned to Achēv for language assessment and employment support, she found so much more.
“I felt lost before meeting Achēv, and then, life changed a lot. I received a new sense of life because I was heard and supported,” she says.
Eventually, Larysa found employment and is building a life for herself and her daughter in Canada, thanks to the support from our caring, professional, and dedicated staff.
At Achēv, creating faster paths to prosperity isn’t just what we do — it’s who we are. It’s at the heart of our mission and embedded in everything we deliver for our clients and communities.
Stories like Larysa’s reflect the excellence, commitment, and compassion that our teams bring to their work every day. Across eight locations and online, our staff go above and beyond to help individuals overcome barriers, unlock opportunities, and build meaningful careers in Canada.
Leading employment services across the GTA
While seeking help from Achēv, Larysa accessed our Employment Services. In 2024–25, we partnered with more than 4,000 employers across the GTA to open doors to job opportunities and connect talent with the workforce needs of today and tomorrow. Our employment services support clients at every step of their career journey, providing:
- Personalized job search coaching
- Skills and career training
- Work placements and on-the-job experience
- Job fairs, hiring events, and employer connections
- Support for internationally trained professionals
- Employment services for persons with disabilities
Through our Employment Ontario Services, we offer high-quality, customized, and innovative programs for people of all backgrounds. Our specialized services for persons with disabilities play a key role in reducing barriers to employment. At our locations in Peel and York Region, we support individuals who self-identify as having a disability or who receive ODSP with tailored career coaching, employer introductions, workshops, and resources to help them secure meaningful, sustainable work.
Our holistic approach ensures clients receive the guidance, encouragement, and practical tools they need to find employment that aligns with their goals and strengthens their long-term economic stability.
Learn more about our employment services and register here.
Providing mentoring, knowledge, and tools
Ahmed came to Canada to build a new life for his family. But it wasn’t easy. Despite great credentials and a top education, he struggled for eight months to break into the Canadian job market.
“I had no connections, no networks, and no Canadian experience. I used to apply to hundreds of jobs every single day,” he says.
Ahmed was on the verge of giving up — until he found Achēv. Not only did our staff connect Ahmed to our Employment Services, but also to our Newcomer Information Centre and Language Assessment Services.
He completed our job readiness program and joined an employment mentoring program. We guided him through the settlement and employment process, providing him with the knowledge and tools he needed to secure a job in the financial services sector.
Six weeks after walking through our doors, Ahmed landed his dream job as a project manager at First Canadian Title.
Comprehensive support for newcomers, women, and youth
While employment is at the core of what we do, Achēv is equally proud to have other programs and services to support and meet the diverse needs of newcomers, women, youth, and families across the GTA.
Our wraparound services, including settlement support, language assessment and training, and specialized programs for women and youth, ensure individuals can navigate life in Canada with confidence and build strong foundations for long-term success.
As a national leader in language assessment and training, Achēv also supports newcomers across Canada with innovative online platforms and curriculum development for both provincial and federal governments.
At Achēv, we believe everyone deserves an equal opportunity to build a better life. Whether it’s through employment, settlement, language, or community support, we remain committed to creating faster, more equitable paths to prosperity for the people and communities we proudly serve.
Learn more about our free services and register here.
