Trans and Non-Binary Career Connections
Career Connections offers a unique series of workshops and peer support sessions to consider the needs of the whole person while building employment skills.
Registrations for Trans and Non-Binary Career Connections is now open! Register.
Career Mapping Sessions are introductory workshops designed to provide trans and non-binary individuals with insights into various career paths, highlighting the experiences and journeys of professionals in different fields. These workshops showcase diverse career paths and the skills necessary to navigate them successfully. Each session features a guest speaker who shares their personal career story, along with advice on leveraging one’s strengths and interests. The sessions emphasize generalizable skills such as networking, resilience, and adaptability, ensuring participants gain practical knowledge applicable across any career path.
Skills-Building Sessions provide guidance related to the legal and professional considerations of seeking employment. These sessions, led by guest speakers, empower trans and non-binary youth to bring their expertise and authentic selves to the workplace.
Peer Support Sessions are bi-weekly sessions that address the mental and emotional considerations of seeking employment. These sessions are informed by peers’ lived experience, as well as guidance from a mental health counsellor.
Learn more about Trans and Non-Binary Career Connections in our News section.
Peer Support Sessions
Facilitated by mental health counsellors, these sessions offer trans and non-binary individuals of all ages a supportive space to share experiences, build skills, and connect around work, job searching, and related challenges. Register.
Peer Support Sessions will run once a month on a Wednesday from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., starting December 10, 2025 to February 2026.
- Dec. 10: Adjusting to the workforce as a queer/trans person and newcomer
- Jan. 14: Coping with the stress of not hearing back
- Feb. 11: Building friendships and support at work
Career Mapping Sessions
This program is for trans and non-binary individuals of all ages who want to explore possible career paths. Each session features a guest speaker sharing their journey, tips, and the skills that helped them succeed. We focus on practical, transferable skills like networking, resilience, and adaptability that can support you in any career. Register.
Career Mapping Sessions will run once a month on a Wednesday from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., starting November 26, 2025 to February 2026.
- Nov. 26: Building a LinkedIn profile and tailoring cover letters
- Dec. 3: Exploring careers as a Youth Outreach Worker
- Jan. 7: Getting a job at a queer or trans-affirming organization
- Feb. 4: Thriving in customer service roles
Skills-Building Sessions
Coming soon.
Looking for more information? Email communityprograms@sherbourne.on.ca.
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