Job Action Club – Toronto (JAC-TO) is a two-year employment program launched in September 2025 to support low-income residents of Toronto on social assistance.

Funded in part through Scotiabank’s ScotiaRISE initiative, the program offers a two-week, in-person boot camp focused on job readiness, digital skills, mentorship, and comprehensive support. JAC-TO connects participants to coaching, online learning, and employer networks. Building on a successful pilot in Peel, JAC-TO addresses the specific challenges faced by equity-deserving groups, including racialized individuals, newcomers, women, and youth.

The program aims to build confidence, career resilience, and foster long-term employment, helping participants break the cycle of poverty and create brighter futures.

To learn more about the Job Action Club – Toronto program, please visit the programs page here.

Achēv’s “Empowering Newcomers for Entrepreneurship” is a multi-year initiative supported by TD (since 2022) that helps newcomers across the GTA achieve financial stability by starting their own businesses.

Participants complete a four-week self-employment assessment, followed by a nine-week Core Learning Program that provides training, coaching, peer support, and access to funders. The program equips newcomers with the skills and confidence necessary to establish sustainable businesses in Canada. By addressing financial vulnerability and employment barriers, the initiative empowers participants to transform their creativity and international experience into sustainable careers.

With a strong focus on inclusion and accessibility, TD employees also serve as mentors and financial literacy specialists, enhancing community impact and fostering collaboration.

To learn more about the Empowering Newcomers for Entrepreneurship program, please visit the programs page here.

Achēv’s Job Action Club – Peel (JAC) is a practical employment program that helps low-income residents of Peel, especially those on Ontario Works, overcome barriers to meaningful employment.

Through a two-week, cohort-based bootcamp, participants gain essential skills, personalized coaching, and access to over 4,000 online courses via the Skills Council of Canada. Wraparound supports, such as transportation, technology access, and mentorship, help build confidence and connect participants to the labour market. Supported by the GTAA’s Uplift Fund (since 2024) and strong community partnerships, JAC helps participants find stable employment, reduce their reliance on social assistance, and achieve financial independence.

To learn more about the Job Action Club program, please visit the programs page here.

Since 2020, Achēv has been receiving funding from RBC to deliver the Elevate Program.

This program is a dynamic initiative supporting racialized newcomer women in Canada who face barriers to employment. Delivered primarily online, the program provides digital and specialized skills training, mentorship, and career planning to help participants build confidence, expand their professional networks, and connect with meaningful opportunities. RBC employees are engaged and volunteer as mentors, guest speakers, panellists and subject matter experts.

The Elevate Program guides women through personalized learning journeys, helping them gain skills to support their transition into sustainable careers. Rooted in Achēv’s deep experience with newcomer communities, the program addresses systemic inequities and builds pathways to success through tailored support and strategic partnerships.

To learn more about the Elevate program, please visit the programs page here.