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Language and Skills Training Services, Markham North Welcome Centre
Office: 289-846-3645Visit Website
Welcome Centre Immigrant Services, Markham North, 8400 Woodbine Ave, Ste 102 & 103
Markham, ON, L3R 4N7 (2km)
Markham, ON, L3R 4N7 (2km)
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COVID19 -- contact location for COVID service updates
Enhanced Language Training for Internationally Trained Professionals -- sector specific language training and career orientation in finance and accounting
Settlement Services
Enhanced Language Training for Internationally Trained Professionals -- sector specific language training and career orientation in finance and accounting
- 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
Settlement Services
- orientation, assistance with documentation, interpretation and translation
- information and referral -- employment, housing, health, legal
- crisis intervention and supportive counselling
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COVID19 -- contact individual centres for service updates; 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
Participates in TRIEC Mentoring Partnership, see separate listing
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
- 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
- Accreditation and Qualification Information Services (AQIS) - advises internationally trained professionals and tradespeople on how to obtain professional recognition in Canada.
- 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
- information and assistance on self employment including practice firm
Participates in TRIEC Mentoring Partnership, see separate listing
Other Services
- appointments with York Regional Police
- assistance to find or maintain housing, eviction prevention, partnership with The Housing Help Centre (see separate entry)
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PROGRAM CURRENTLY SUSPENDED -- check website for updates
For internationally trained tradespersons
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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Supports over 100 Internationally Educated Healthcare Professionals find a related career in the Canadian healthcare field
- program delivered online
- focus on providing alternative career paths in non-regulated health care sector, where certification may not be required, to support entry into Canadian labour market
- overview of Canadian workplace values and expectations
- sector specific language training/health care terminology and communication
- job search techniques and strategies
- work placement
- virtual employer networking events
- linking with experienced health care professional mentor
- ongoing coaching and job search supports
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Language and Skills Training Services, Markham South Welcome Centre
Office: 905-479-7926Visit Website
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Short Description
COVID19 -- contact location directly for COVID service updates
Enhanced Language Training for Internationally Trained Professionals in Health Care -- sector specific language training and career orientation
Settlement services offered at this location by partner agencies
Enhanced Language Training for Internationally Trained Professionals in Health Care -- sector specific language training and career orientation
- individual counselling and action plan development
- volunteer placement, mentoring, networking, resume and interview preparation
Settlement services offered at this location by partner agencies
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Short Description
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
- pre-employment workshops, information on accreditation and qualifications
- SOAR (Skills, Opportunities, Action plan, Resources) -- Office Administration Employment Training- help low and moderate income earning immigrant women to enter the job market, especially in office/administrative work
- 6 weeks of virtual training on developing computer skills/ job search strategies/soft skills
- one-on-one job search coaching
- 4 weeks placement with potential employers
- connection to employment opportunities
- call to arrange intake interview and pre-screening assessment
- individual action plan with one to one coaching
- 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
- youth workshops, homework club
- parenting workshops
- seniors' social club, wellness group
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One-stop service to guide and support immigrant women, children (6-12 years), youth (13-24 years) and seniors from diverse backgrounds as they integrate into Canada
Settlement and Integration Services
Employment Supports
Other services
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
- pre-employment workshops, information on accreditation and qualifications
- SOAR (Skills, Opportunities, Action plan, Resources) -- Office Administration Employment Training- help low and moderate income earning immigrant women to enter the job market, especially in office/administrative work including
- 6 weeks of virtual training on developing computer skills/ job search strategies/soft skills
- 2 weeks one-on-one job search coaching
- 4 weeks placement with potential employers
- connection to employment opportunities
- call to arrange intake interview and pre-screening assessment
- individual action plan with one to one coaching
- 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
- youth workshops, homework club
- parenting workshops
- seniors' social club, wellness group
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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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English as a Second Language classes offered in person and online
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English as a Second Language classes
English as a Second Language (ESL) for Health Care Professionals -- 10 week sector specific language training for health care professionals
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English as a Second Language classes
English as a Second Language (ESL) for Health Care Professionals -- 10 week sector specific language training for health care professionals
- CPR and first aid training
- hospital workplace training
- job search strategies
- resume and interview preparation
- partnership with Toronto East General Hospital
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Full and part time diploma, certificate and degree programs
- programs for internationally trained professionals
- continuing education
- distance learning
- employment services
- eight campuses located in the Greater Toronto Area
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Assists highly skilled internationally trained immigrants (ITIs) gain equavalent work experience in Ontario
Accelerated Building Environmental Systems Program - part-time certificate program providing specialized training in building environmental systems such as heating, ventilation, air handling, water treatment, controls and electrical power supply, for internationally trained professionals looking to re-launch their career in building operations and management
- regulated occupation (for example, nursing, engineering, etc.)
- non-regulated occupation currently in demand, such as information technology, financial services
Accelerated Building Environmental Systems Program - part-time certificate program providing specialized training in building environmental systems such as heating, ventilation, air handling, water treatment, controls and electrical power supply, for internationally trained professionals looking to re-launch their career in building operations and management
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Workplace communication courses
- students practice dialogue and communication tasks commonly performed on the job, in theif field, sector and occupation
- offered part-time, twice a week evenings
- currently delivered remotely
- funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
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Settlement Services
- information and referral, orientation, needs assessment
- translation and interpretation
- supportive counselling, bridging services
- form filling, seasonal income tax clinic
- workshops and tours, employment counselling, job board, resume help, job readiness clinic, employment communications
- group activities for newly arrived immigrants of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks
- Mentorship Program -- trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist, with focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development
- English conversation groups, contact 416-940-3360
- settlement services provided at public libraries
- information and referral, orientation, needs assessment
- translation and interpretation
- supportive counselling, bridging services, information workshops
- library programs in partnership with libraries, call 416-316-3803 (Chinese); 416-707-8259 (Urdu)
- walk-in job search centre, access to computers, internet, fax, photocopiers, telephone
- staff assistance available, resource materials
- job board, labour market information, workshops
- EarlyON Child and Family Centre, preschool education program for children and their parents
- social and learning skills for preschool children
- parenting education, parent-child interactive activities, contact Miranda Fung at 416-292-7510 ext 124
- client intervention and assistance, form-filling
- supportive counselling, social, educational and recreational programs
- health information and workshops
- community visits and trips
- contact Cindy Yee at 416-292-7510 ext 129
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Covid-19 -- office open to in-person service; check website or call for updates
Employment Services
Education Programs
Pre-apprenticeship and Ontario Bridge Training Programs
Employment Services
- career service centre
- career advancement counselling
- resume writing, job search workshops, job matching, job placement
- networking events and mentorship
Education Programs
- academic counselling
- leadership development
- credentials recognition and licensure assistance
- anti-racism webinars
- Toastmasters' Club
Pre-apprenticeship and Ontario Bridge Training Programs
- Gateway programs
- pre-apprenticehip programs for electricians and plumbers
- bridge training program for internationally trained accounting and finance professionals to obtain a Certified General Accountant (CGA) designation
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Participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto (see separate entry), childminding and transportation assistance available, full-time or part-time classes
Settlement Services
Settlement Services
- information and referral
- orientation, needs assessment
- translation and interpretation
- supportive counselling
- bridging services
- form filling
- workshops and tours
- employment counselling
- one-on-one and group information sessions
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Language and Skills Training Services, Richmond Hill Welcome Centre
Office: 289-842-3124Visit Website
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Short Description
COVID19 -- contact location directly for COVID service updates
Enhanced Language Training for Internationally Trained Professionals -- sector specific language training and career orientation in workplace communication and customer service
Settlement services offered at this location by partner agencies
Enhanced Language Training for Internationally Trained Professionals -- sector specific language training and career orientation in workplace communication and customer service
- 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
Settlement services offered at this location by partner agencies
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Short Description
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
Participates in TRIEC Mentoring Partnership, see separate listing
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
- Accreditation and Qualification Information Services (AQIS) - advises internationally trained professionals and tradespeople on how to obtain professional recognition in Canada.
- 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
- information and assistance on self employment including practice firm
Participates in TRIEC Mentoring Partnership, see separate listing
Other Services
- Professional Networking Café
- study groups and networking groups for internationally educated professionals
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Participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto, see separate entry; childminding and transportation assistance available
Settlement Services
Settlement Services
- information and referral, orientation, needs assessment, supportive counselling
- translation and interpretation, form filling
- bridging services, employment counselling
- workshops and tours
- seasonal income tax clinic
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Settlement Service
- information and referral, orientation, needs assessment
- translation and interpretation
- supportive counselling, bridging services
- form filling
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Sector-specific Training and Settlement programs - North York office
Office : 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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Enhanced Language Training Program, Centrepoint LINC Site
Office: 416-395-8270Office #2: 416-395-3669
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14 week labour market access program includes 8 week sector specific language training in accounting, office administration and customer relations, engineering, information technology, sales and marketing, health and wellness and financial services
- business communications training
- volunteer work placement
- mentoring
- program offered at several locations
- hybrid classes offered
- funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
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Assists highly skilled internationally trained immigrants (ITIs) gain equivalent work experience in Ontario
- regulated occupation (for example, nursing, engineering, etc.)
- non-regulated occupation currently in demand, such as information technology, financial services
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Immigrant Resource Centre -- multiservice centre with newcomer, job seeker and family services for all ages
Settlement and Employment Services
Settlement and Employment Services
- information and referral
- orientation, needs assessment
- translation and interpretation
- supportive counselling
- bridging services
- form filling
- workshops and tours
- seasonal income tax clinic
- 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
- trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist, with focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development - contact 416-940-3360
- walk-in centre
- resource materials for internationally trained professionals
- business information
- referrals
- drop-in centre providing settlement and integration information and resources
- access to computers, Internet
- outreach program based in elementary and secondary schools from mid-August to end of June, and in libraries and summer school programs from July to mid-August
- homework club
- multi-languages service in North York area, connecting parents and students with the schools, parent interviews with schools, parenting group sessions, settlement information sessions - contact 416-292-7510 ext 301
- walk-in job search centre
- access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier, telephone
- staff assistance available
- resource materials
- job boards
- labour market information
- resume clinics
- mock interviews
- workshops
- EarlyON Child and Family Centre, preschool education program for children and their parents
- social and learning skills for preschool children
- parenting education
- parent-child interactive activities
- after school program
- summer camp
- Saturday enrichment classes
- leadership and life skills training, homework help
- employment readiness
- form filling
- supportive counselling
- client intervention assistance
- social, educational and recreational programs
- support groups
- health information workshops
- training and development
- placements
- public education
- food skills training programs
- also facility or hall rentals
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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 (10km)
Vaughan, ON, L6A 3Z8 (10km)
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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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Ontario Bridge Training Program, Scarborough Milner Business Court Centre
Case Manager: 416-277-3847Visit Website
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Assists highly skilled internationally trained immigrants (ITIs) gain equivalent work experience in Ontario
- regulated occupation (for example, nursing, engineering, etc.)
- non-regulated occupation currently in demand, such as information technology, financial services
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