building Workforce Success Through Skills Development
CoreThink Training Inc. helps organizations overcome personnel-related production blocks with customized assessment and training plans based on the Skills for Success framework, empowering workers to reach their potential and succeed in the workplace.
A Human-Centred Approach to Skills Training
At CoreThink Training Inc., we tailor skills training to meet the specific needs of both employers and employees, with a focus on helping employees succeed in manufacturing, hospitality, and healthcare. Founder Shahina Suleman is a respected skills trainer who continually adapts to changes in industries and technologies to address learners’ needs.
Employers who work with Shahina can expect to see a better motivated workforce, more engaged employees, cohesive teams, and solution-oriented individuals. Dedicated to helping people reach their potential, Shahina makes a positive impact in the workplace and beyond.

Meet Shahina
Shahina Suleman is the Founder and CEO of CoreThink Training Inc., a company that specializes in identifying skills gaps and providing personalized training plans to empower individuals in the workplace.
As a Certified Skills for Success Practitioner, Shahina has a deep understanding of employers, decision makers, and employees, and uses this knowledge to deliver effective employment training services services. She is also highly qualified, with extensive experience as an employability expert, adult literacy trainer, certified food safety trainer, certified ESL practitioner, and social emotional skills practitioner. In addition, Shahina has completed a UDL training course and is well-versed in the Essence of Circle Practice.
Shahina is not only dedicated to her work, but also to creating a more equitable and inclusive society. She is conscious of power dynamics and systems of oppression, and actively works to dismantle them. Her trauma-informed approach prioritizes creating a safe and supportive environment for her clients.
Outside of her work, Shahina is actively involved in empowering others through community activities. She serves as a board member for both Business and Professional Women (BPW) and Metro Toronto Movement of Literacy (MTML). She also created the Women Strengthening Women Mentoring Program for BPW Ontario. With her extensive qualifications and dedication to empowering others, Shahina Suleman is a highly respected and influential figure in the business community.


A Highly Qualified Training Professional
Extensive Qualifications
Certified Skills for Success Practitioner
Certified Relational Skills Practitioner
Experienced Adult Literacy Trainer
Certified Food Safety Trainer (FSMT)
Certified ESL Practitioner (OCELT) (ICTEAL)
Employability Expert
Certified Facilitator - Change It Up Training Course
Participated in UDL (Universal Design Learning) Training


Active Listening
Listens actively to understand and empathize, building stronger relationships and effective communication.
Trauma-Informed Approach
Centers on the well-being and priorities of the learner, understanding the impact of trauma, and creating a safe, supportive environment.
Cultural Sensitivity
Navigates cultural differences, ensuring facilitation is respectful of participant’s core beliefs and cultural values.
Anti-Oppression
Ensures all voices are valued, to foster an inclusive learning environment that promotes equity and fairness.
Actively Empowering Others
Board: Business and Professional Women (BPWO)
Board: Metro Toronto Movement of Literacy (MTML)
BPW Mentoring: Women Strengthening Women

Tailored Training Solutions for Employers and Agencies
Personalized Approach to Assessment and Training
Shahina provides a personalized approach to understanding the skills gap in a company, ensuring that training is tailored to the specific needs of individuals and organizations.
Expertise in Skills for Success Framework
Shahina specializes in the Skills for Success framework, offering training on foundational and transferable skills that empower individuals to succeed in the workplace.
Specialized training for identified skills gaps
In addition to the Skills for Success framework, CoreThink Training Inc. maintains a wide range of skills and certifications and is active within the local business community.