Program details are in English. Page labels are translated.
Training program
Roadmap to Employment (RTE)
World Skills Employment Centre
Career exploration, job-search preparation and referrals to skills/language learning suited to the participant.
Good for: I need work in Ottawa, but I am still building confidence in English.
Checked How we check information
At a glance
- Delivery
- In person
- Cost
- No program fee
- Who can access it
- Permanent resident, Convention refugee or live-in caregiver, as listed by the provider.
- Intake
- Ongoing enquiries or individual applications
An employment-readiness program, not a college/trade qualification.
01 / Start here
Your first steps
- Ask World Skills about RTE at 613-233-0453 or ws@ottawa-worldskills.org.
- Confirm catchment/status fit, then arrange the needs assessment linked through Become a Client.
Program page describes ongoing workshop cohorts; next dates/capacity require confirmation.
Visit provider ↗ (opens in a new tab)02 / Check the fit
Requirements and limits
- CLB 3–5; legally permitted to work.
Permanent resident, Convention refugee or live-in caregiver, as listed by the provider.
Important limits and details to confirm
- An employment-readiness program, not a college/trade qualification.
- Generic World Skills intake says Ottawa; RTE adds surrounding communities, whose boundaries are unspecified.
Location
- Ottawa and surrounding communities; confirm whether your municipality is included.
03 / Understand the commitment
Costs and possible funding
World Skills lists its newcomer services as no-cost. No participant wage or allowance is stated.
World Skills no-cost newcomer services (subsidized training, provider published): No program fee; separate training referrals may have their own charges.
04 / Check with the provider
Sources and where to get help
Use the provider’s official starting page to ask about your situation. Published information was checked on October 20, 2026; the provider must confirm current availability and personal eligibility.