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Offers employment and job search training services tailored to meet the needs of all job seekers including youth, women, newcomers and persons with disabilities
- labour market information
- job search preparation and training including developing strong job search strategies and workplace communication skills (offerd online or in-person)
- resume help, job readiness clinic, employment counselling, skills and career development and help in establishing social and professional networks
- also offers services to assist business start-ups and entrepreneurs
- customized business services to help employers meet workplace needs, including recruitment support, training plan development, placement and retention, and financial supports for hiring
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Support and training for internationally trained individuals with child care credentials or experience looking to work in a licensed child care facility in Ontario
- 4 week online education and skills training sessions and job search strategies
- Standard First Aid
- Emergency Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), including infant and child CPR
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) training
- Food Handler training
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Open for in-person services. For more information call 1-877-761-1155 or email info@welcomecentre.ca
One-stop service to guide and support immigrants and newcomers
Settlement and Integration Services
Women, youth and seniors often face specific difficulties to settle and live in Canada. The Welcome Centres provide specialized services, including:
One-stop service to guide and support immigrants and newcomers
Settlement and Integration Services
- needs assessment, Information and referral to community and social services including support with finding housing, child care, registering children in school, health care, legal information and government services and benefits
- provides basic language skills training in English;
- allows newcomers to Canada to learn English language skills to make friends, find employment and adjust to living in Canada
- full-time program available at a range of levels from beginner to advanced (Literacy to Level 6)
- sector specific language training and career orientation in accounting, workplace administration and customer service, teaching and education, information technology and health care
- individual counselling and action plan development
- volunteer placement, mentoring, networking, resume and interview preparation
- supports newcomers in the process of having their international education, skills and professional experiences recognized by Canadian employers.
- AQIS is an information and career pathway planning service that advises internationally trained professionals and tradespeople on professional certification/ license requirements and application procedures, alternative career options, training and skills upgrading programs, credential assessment and local work experiences
- needs assessment and individual action plan with one to one coaching
- pre-employment workshops, information on accreditation and qualifications
- Job Search Workshops program
- walk-in job search centre with access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier, telephone
- staff assistance available, resource materials, job boards, labour market information
- transportation reimbursement and childminding available to eligible individuals
Women, youth and seniors often face specific difficulties to settle and live in Canada. The Welcome Centres provide specialized services, including:
- support groups
- recreational and educational opportunities
- social activities to help building friendships and networks
- Older adults exercise program
- Mother Goose songs, rhymes and stories for parents, caregivers and their children
- newcomer family workshops, health workshops
- Social Enterprise for Canada
- COSTI Immigrant Services
- Catholic Community Services of York Region (CCSYR)
- Centre for Immigrant and Community Services (CICS)
- Job Skills
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Sector-specific Training and Settlement programs - Newmarket office
Office phone: 416-921-1800Visit Website
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COVID-19 Update: in-person and walk-in service has resumed; virtual services are still available
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Bridging Services:
- offered online and provide internationally trained professionals with customized job search training, workplace communication, labour market information, credential assessment, referrals/placements and mentoring connections
- for individual bridge training programs, see separate listing for Ontario Bridge Training Program
Online Job Search Centre
- articles, resources, webinars, interactive games and videos to help find work
- topics covered include resumes, interview preparation, networking, the job market, career self-assessment and workplace success
- Canadian Employment Connections provides sector-specific training and job search support for individuals approved to move to Canada
- provides support for newcomers interested in starting a business in Canada
- pre-arrival stream helps entrepreneurs who are approved to move to Canada, build a network and start preparing to open a business before they arrive
- 3, 4 or 5 day job search techniques workshops, covering labour market information, access to trades and professions, resume preparation, networking
- extensive individual assistance
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Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
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Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
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Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
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COVID-19 Update -- For information on the YMCA's response to COVID-19, including programming and service alerts CLICK HERE
Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario
- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
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Health and Wellness, participants may be eligible for transportation to programs, transit fare
- seniors wellness
- recreation programs
- family health and mental health
- youth engagement
- leadership development
- civic engagement
- skills and career enhancement
- community gardens
- newcomer community events
- newcomer youth civic engagement events
- newcomer senior wellness programs
- support towards the social inclusion of the Arab/Afghan/other Refugees/newcomers
- support with basic needs, furniture, clothing, computers/tablets
- youth projects, focused on mental health awareness
- adult and older adult wellness programs, focused on mental health awareness
- health and wellness for older adults
- yoga or fitness classes, followed by information sessions, workshops, socialization, recreation
- structured and supervised activities in group setting for frail older adults with cognitive, physical, and communication impairments
- TASS technology was developed to keep seniors engaged, informed, active socially, and physically and emotionally healthy
- offers senior-friendly, fully integrated, with data/internet access and a multilingual technical support to seniors and seniors serving organizations across the province
- Soft skills training, effective communication, computer training such as QuickBooks and Accounting, Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Placement for high school/college/university students and newcomers
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Jewish Immigrant Aid Services Toronto, 1 Open Door York Region Branch
Office: 905-881-6500Visit Website
Joseph and Wolf Lebovic Jewish Community Campus, 9600 Bathurst St, Suite 242
Vaughan, ON, L6A 3Z8 (30km)
Vaughan, ON, L6A 3Z8 (30km)
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Helping newcomers build a strong and vibrant community through settlement services
Community Connections -- group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks
- one-on-one settlement services with an assigned settlement worker
- group programs: information and orientation to life in Canada, mental health and well-being, informal language learning for children and adults
- translation and interpretation; notary public services
- refugee sponsorship
Community Connections -- group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks
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COVID19 -- contact individual centres for service updates; services available by phone, email or video; call 1-877-761-1155 or email info@welcomecentre.ca for more information
One-stop service to guide and support immigrants and newcomers
Settlement and Integration Services
Employment Supports
Other Services
One-stop service to guide and support immigrants and newcomers
Settlement and Integration Services
- needs assessment, Information and referral to community and social services including support with finding housing, child care, registering children in school, health care, legal information and government services and benefits
- language skills training in English for work or studies, Canadian culture, settlement and employment information
- individual counselling and action plan development
- volunteer placement, mentoring, networking, resume and interview preparation
Employment Supports
- needs assessment and individual action plan with one to one coaching
- pre-employment workshops, information on accreditation and qualifications
- Job Search Workshops program and walk-in job search centre with access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier, telephone, staff assistance available, resource materials, job boards, labour market information
Other Services
- Professional Networking Café
- study groups and networking groups for internationally educated professionals
- seasonal tax clinic
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Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
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Pathways to Early Childhood Education (ECE) for Internationally Trained Professions
Office: 905-669-5627Visit Website
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12-week training program for residents of York Region which includes:
- online job-specific language training
- individual career assessment and planning
- job search skills and self-marketing support
- credential evaluation and accreditation assistance
- 4 weeks paid work placement in a Daycare as an Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood Assistant
- connection to Early Childhood Educators and Associations of Early Childhood Education Ontario
- sector specific employment workshops
- post program employment support
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COVID19 -- contact location for COVID-related service updates
Enhanced Language Training for Internationally Trained Professionals
English as a Second Language (ESL): provided at various levels
Settlement Services
Enhanced Language Training for Internationally Trained Professionals
- individual counselling and action plan development
- volunteer placement, mentoring, networking, resume and interview preparation
- language skills training in English for work or studies, Canadian culture, settlement and employment information
English as a Second Language (ESL): provided at various levels
Settlement Services
- orientation, assistance with documentation, interpretation and translation
- information and referral -- employment, housing, health, legal
- crisis intervention and supportive counselling
- citizenship preparation
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COVID19 -- contact individual centres for service updates; services available by phone, email or video; call 1-877-761-1155 or email info@welcomecentre.ca for more information
One-stop service to guide and support immigrants and newcomers
Settlement and Integration Services
Employment Supports
Managed by a partnership of five immigrant serving community organizations: COSTI Immigrant Services, Catholic Community Services of York Region (CCSYR), Centre for Information and Community Services (CICS), Job Skills, and Social Enterprise for Canada
One-stop service to guide and support immigrants and newcomers
Settlement and Integration Services
- needs assessment, Information and referral to community and social services including support with finding housing, child care, registering children in school, health care, legal information and government services and benefits
- language skills training in English for work or studies, Canadian culture, settlement and employment information
- individual counselling and action plan development
- volunteer placement, mentoring, networking, resume and interview preparation
Employment Supports
- needs assessment and individual action plan with one to one coaching
- pre-employment workshops, information on accreditation and qualifications
- Job Search Workshops program and walk-in job search centre with access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier, telephone, staff assistance available, resource materials, job boards, labour market information
Managed by a partnership of five immigrant serving community organizations: COSTI Immigrant Services, Catholic Community Services of York Region (CCSYR), Centre for Information and Community Services (CICS), Job Skills, and Social Enterprise for Canada
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Job Finding Club for Immigrants (JFCI) connects job seekers with people, support, and information needed to move into the Canadian workplace, participants will receive:
- employment related workshops
- job search assistance
- professional networking experience
- assistance to connect with a Mentor in their sector
- one professional networking session that is organized during week 5 in the evening
- Participants should have child care in place (do not provide on-site care) and appropriate work clothing to meet with employers
- may be able to provide assistance with transportation costs, please inquire if needed
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Newcomer support ministry
- helps with arranging temporary accommodation
- assistance with documents and applications
- orientation and job search
- volunteer opportunities
- located at an English and Arabic speaking Congregation at Chapel Place Presbyterian Church, Arabic Presbyterian Church in Canada
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COVID-19 - In-person services have resumed; virtual workshops and support continue; contact agency by phone or email, or check website for information to find assistance
Comprehensive employment job search services
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
Comprehensive employment job search services
- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
- 6-week virtual equine training course
- learn from industry experts
- discover different careers working with horses
- work experience opportunity after completion of equine training course
- a Skills Development Fund project, delivered in partnership with Ontario Harness Horse Association and Equine Guelph
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COVID-19 Update: in-person and walk-in service has resumed; virtual services are still available
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Bridging Services:
- offered online and provide internationally trained professionals with customized job search training, workplace communication, labour market information, credential assessment, referrals/placements and mentoring connections
- for individual bridge training programs, see separate listing for Ontario Bridge Training Program
Online Job Search Centre
- articles, resources, webinars, interactive games and videos to help find work
- topics covered include resumes, interview preparation, networking, the job market, career self-assessment and workplace success
- Canadian Employment Connections provides sector-specific training and job search support for individuals approved to move to Canada
- provides support for newcomers interested in starting a business in Canada
- pre-arrival stream helps entrepreneurs who are approved to move to Canada, build a network and start preparing to open a business before they arrive
- 3, 4 or 5 day job search techniques workshops, covering labour market information, access to trades and professions, resume preparation, networking
- extensive individual assistance
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Short Description
Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
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PROGRAM CURRENTLY SUSPENDED -- check website for updates
COVID19 -- Beginning April 25, 2022, in-person services resume BY APPOINTMENT ONLY; remote service by telephone, video-conferencing and email continue to be available during regular office hours
For internationally trained tradespersons
COVID19 -- Beginning April 25, 2022, in-person services resume BY APPOINTMENT ONLY; remote service by telephone, video-conferencing and email continue to be available during regular office hours
For internationally trained tradespersons
- Electricians (construction maintenance and industrial)
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics (HRAC Mechanics)
- Industrial Millwrights (Industrial Mechanics)
- Plumbers
- technical and workplace language training
- certification exam preparation
- employment counselling and job search strategies
- work experience placements
- mentoring and networking
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Job search assistance for new and recent immigrants
- pre-employment training
- job search coaching, practice sessions and networking events
- assistance to develop resume, cover letter and interview skills, support applying to job postings
- training to use social media for job search
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COVID19 -- contact individual centres for service updates; services available by phone, email or video; call 1-877-761-1155 or email info@welcomecentre.ca for more information
One-stop service to guide and support immigrants and newcomers
Settlement and Integration Services
Employment Supports
Other Services
One-stop service to guide and support immigrants and newcomers
Settlement and Integration Services
- needs assessment and Information and referral to community and social services including support with finding housing, child care, registering children in school, health care, legal information and government services and benefits
- youth, women and older adults programs and services
- language skills training in English for work or studies, Canadian culture, settlement and employment information
- individual counselling and action plan development
- volunteer placement, mentoring, networking, resume and interview preparation
Employment Supports
- needs assessment and individual action plan with one to one coaching
- pre-employment workshops, job search assistance with resumes, cover letters, job search tips and interview coaching
- information on accreditation and qualifications
- Job Search Workshops program and walk-in job search centre with access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier, telephone, staff assistance available, resource materials, job boards, labour market information
Other Services
- appointments with York Regional Police
- assistance to find or maintain housing, eviction prevention, Tuesdays, in partnership with The Housing Help Centre (see separate entry)
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Job search and career planning support for unemployed or under-employed newcomers
- services provided online to individuals wishing to job search independently or for those seeking additional job search assistance
- individual support and coaching
- labour market information
- resumes, practice interviews, and networking advice
- job postings
- access to computers, internet, telephone, fax and photocopier
- referrals to other settlement supports, language classes and accreditation information
- job development, retraining, apprenticeship and mentoring opportunities
- financial incentives may be available
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COVID19 -- as per government guidelines; telephone and walk-in services available
Employment programs including resume and cover letter writing, job search training, interview skills and mock interviews
Reduce Abuse and Freedom from Violence Projects
Youth summer programs such as recreational activities, leadership development, intergenerational activities for computer skills and gardening programs for youth
Employment programs including resume and cover letter writing, job search training, interview skills and mock interviews
Reduce Abuse and Freedom from Violence Projects
- counselling services for families
- group sessions and workshops at various locations
Youth summer programs such as recreational activities, leadership development, intergenerational activities for computer skills and gardening programs for youth
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