What is LiftOff?
LiftOff is an easy and fun-to-use interactive online career discovery tool. It helps job seekers and incumbent workers find new career paths based on their skills and interests. It can also identify the training or certifications necessary to advance or make the move to a new position better suited to your skills.
Who is LiftOff for?
LiftOff is designed to aid current and former workers in the Toronto Pearson catchment area who wish to find out more about what careers are available to them based on their transferable skills. LiftOff also helps employers attract new talent with the skills they need.
How does LiftOff work?
When you arrive at the website you are asked to choose your sector and enter your most recent position. From there the website will present a variety of career paths within the Toronto Pearson catchment area that require similar skills. You can then click on each of the options presented to see what additional training or skills development might be required for different positions. The career lattice continues to grow as you explore related jobs, and positions that are most in-demand are highlighted.
How does LiftOff benefit job seekers and current employees?
LiftOff will help you identify new career paths you may not have previously considered, and provide guidance on what skills and training may be necessary to advance within your organization. LiftOff will also put you in touch HWTC’s employment specialists who can help you access additional training and career support.
Is there a cost to use LiftOff?
There is no cost to use LiftOff, and if you are interested in accessing additional training and career supports through the Hospitality Workers Training Centre (HWTC) they are free as well.
What is HWTC?
The Hospitality Workers Training Centre is a not-for-profit organization that specializes sector-based workforce development. Since 2004 HWTC has contributed to a strong hospitality industry by providing job-specific and social skills training to individuals seeking employment or advancement in the sector. Most recently HWTC has expanded its mandate to include supporting hospitality workers impacted by Covid-19 restrictions through programs like LiftOff and PIVOT, a job search preparation course. Visit our website for more information on what free services and supports you can access and to sign up for an information session.
I’m an employer in the Toronto Pearson catchment area. What can LiftOff do for me?
LiftOff will help you attract new employees who already possess the skills you need and help develop existing talent looking to advance within your organization. LiftOff will also help you identify opportunities for additional training and make targeted investments to improve employee job performance.
Is LiftOff a job search engine?
No. LiftOFF uses Job Search engine data to identify demand for growing career pathways in related occupations. LiftOff provides information on jobs that match your skill set and additional certifications or training that may be required for those positions. It also helps you discover opportunities for advancement or alternate career paths.
Can I use LiftOff to apply for a job?
No. At present LiftOff is not designed for users to submit applications directly to open positions. It will, however, identify positions and fields in which your transferable skills are in high demand.