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COVID-19 -- check website for information on how current public health situation may affect programs and services

Services and programs for Richmond Hill's entrepreneurs and small businesses

• free small business resources and information
• confidential one on one consultations with knowledgeable business consultants
• direct assistance with business plan preparation and market research
• seminars, workshops and networking events
• Young Entrepreneur programs

Starter Company Plus -- competitive training and mentorship program designed to help launch or expand a small business

• limited number of grants provided through program for individuals who have a viable and sustainable business concept and are committed to dedicating time to training and mentorship

Summer Company program -- start-up money to kick-off a new summer business, advice and mentorship from local business leaders to help get the business up and running

• sales, marketing, bookkeeping, customer relationship management and networking skills training and support

COVID-19 -- walk-in service suspended until further notice

Supports entrepreneurs building tech businesses

• offers mentorship, training and networking programs and events for tech companies

COVID-19 -- events, services and hours may be impacted: contact ahead to confirm

Offers support to social entrepreneurs, charities, non-profits, and social enterprises

• one-on-one business coaching
• mentoring for help with strategy and fundraising
• monthly workshops with experts
• co-working space
• networking opportunities
• also offers a hub where entrepreneurial ideas can be showcased

Information and best practices

• mentoring, support and networking for local small and start-up businesses
• volunteer and entrepreneur-led community of business owners
• hosts 1-2 events per month
• York Region Resources Overview guide available for free download on website

COVID19 -- Tropicana Employment Centre open Monday-Friday for in-person services; call 416 491-7000 to book an appointment.
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Tropicana Employment Centre (TEC) is open year round for unemployed individuals. Participants receive access to agency resource centre and services

Services include:

• training: participants receive access to Tropicana Employment Centre training workshops
• job placements: participants may be offered a job placement
• one-on-one employment counselling: employment counsellors assist with career planning, job search, resume and cover letter preparation, interview skills and job maintenance
• job trials: allows participants to work in a job for a few days giving employer and participant opportunity to see if job is a good fit and, if interested, to pursue a full-time position. While on a job trial, clients are typically paid directly by TEC
• training support: offers help in the form of transit fare, interview clothing, tools for jobs if required, and other necessities to find and sustain employment
• other support: may include, but not limited to, assistance with housing, social assistance, disability support, education and literacy programs or other training

netWORKS Program

Mentoring program for youth and and young adults between 18-29 years, offering participants opportunities to:

• meet new career role models and expand professional network
• build confidence
• get real world advice about how to find a job
• obtain information about corporate work environment
• get constructive feedback about career ideas and job search.

Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program -- auto body and collision damage repair training

• auto body trade basics with toolkit and course material provided
• 6 weeks pre-employment training including interview preparation, resume writing, WHMIS training, employment counselling, job coaching
• 13 week course offered at Centennial College
• 12 week paid work placement

Also offers TRIEC (Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council) Mentoring Partnership

• helps immigrant professionals reconnect with their careers -- see separate listing

Employment programs for youth and young adults, offered at locations in York Region

Specialized Training for Employment Program (STEP), 647-637-6023
Employment training and supports, including counselling, one-on-one job coaching and paid work placement opportunities, and first aid and workplace safety training if needed

• for youth who self-identify with mental health challenges
• must be unemployed and not attending full time school

Base 4 Success (B4S), 647-393-3749
12 week paid pre-employment training and paid work placements for youth who face barriers to employment

• must be unemployed and not attending full time school

Every Bite Matters (EBM), 416-574-8676
14-week paid culinary-focused employment program, includes 9 weeks paid pre-employment and culinary training, and 5 weeks paid work placement

Youth Success Strategy (YSS), 647-229-4183
Assistance with job search process, including resume, cover letter, and interview preparation

COVID19 Update:

• As of March 7, 2022 in-person services are available at all JVS Toronto locations. Services also available virtually.

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Services and activities for Jewish newcomer youth in York Region:

• youth-focused leadership, social, educational and vocational skills development
• career exploration workshops
• networking and mentoring opportunities with career professionals and university students
• social activities and meet-ups
• volunteer opportunities

COVID-19 -- in-person service may be impacted, check ahead

Walk-in small business centre

• business registration and name searches (until 4 pm)
• resource library
• Internet-based and print materials on business start ups, market research, regulatory requirements, financing sources, financial management, patents, copyrights and trademarks, and business planning
• business plan consultations
• mentoring program
• seminars and workshops including online training

COVID19 -- services provided by phone, online or in-person

Skills-development training courses and job-search support services to prepare unemployed or underemployed newcomers, immigrants and refugees for jobs in manufacturing supply chain operations including:

• shipping and receiving
• parts picking
• production logistics coordination
• purchasing and inventory control
• dispatching and transportation route and crew scheduling

In collaboration with York University

COVID-19 -- in-person service may be impacted, check ahead

Walk-in small business centre

• business registration and name searches (until 4 pm)
• resource library
• Internet-based and print materials on business start ups, market research, regulatory requirements, financing sources, financial management, patents, copyrights and trademarks, and business planning
• business plan consultations
• mentoring program
• seminars and workshops including online training

Capacity building and pre-employment program

• sewing, knitting, pottery training
• craft workshops
• cultural adjustment
• partnership with other francophone organizations, anglophone universities and schools

4 to 8 week entrepreneurship program -- entrepreneurial support during the process of developing and launching a business

COVID19 -- all services and programs provided through phone, email, zoom, google meet, what's app and other channels whether in group sessions or individually; location is open by appointment

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Settlement Services

• information and referral, housing and legal assistance
• translation and interpretation
• escort to appointments
• counselling for students, individuals and families, liaising with Children's Aid Society
• youth counselling and parenting sessions
• orientation
• Community Connections Mentorship Program -- community support through volunteer befriending, help adapting to community life skills, conversation circles to practice English
• credential assessment - referral to World Education Services (WES)

Refugee Services

• referral and assistance with shelter, attendance at inquiry, employment, social, welfare and legal services
• social and cultural activities
• Ontario Community Participation -- volunteer placement program for Ontario Works recipients

Welcoming Syrians

• services for Syrian newcomers or sponsor groups
• support to facilitate the settlement process
• workshops on cultural safety and sensitivity
• GAR (government assisted refugees) Support Teams composed of settlement counsellors and volunteers

Career Café -- ACCT's Employment Services helps newcomers understand and integrate into the Canadian job market

• delivered one on one and in a group setting, both online and in-person
• self assessment, writing resumes and cover letters, job search techniques, researching the job market and networking

Youth Services

• settlement program encouraging civic participation and integration through a focus on recreation, sport, and mentorship

Access Centre for Ontario Electricity Support Program

• assistance with applications

Problem Gambling Program

• culturally appropriate prevention, education and treatment with outreach and public education to community groups
• individual or group counselling for gamblers or those affected by gambling

Domestic Violence Education Program

• counselling and referral for victims of family violence

COVID-19 -- in-person courses and other events may be modified during the pandemic: check website for details or contact YEDI for information

Business development programs, mentorship and networking ; most courses and workshops conducted online

Not-for-Profit track:

• participants are at the CEO or Executive Director level of an existing not-for-profit enterprise
• free, intensive 16-week program by YEDI instructors, including online lectures and workshops, and mentorship by key industry leaders
• participants complete professional business plan, executive summary, and business model ready to take their organizations to next level
• certificate from the York Entrepreneurship Development Institute upon completion

Incubator track:

• program graduates eligible to apply for seed funding upon successful program completion
• free, intensive 16-week program, including lectures by Schulich Executive Education Centre instructors, workshop-based training in entrepreneurship, and mentorship by key industry leaders
• participating entrepreneurs with business idea in raw, seed, early or growth stage complete professional business plan, executive summary, and business model
• certificate from York University and YEDI upon completion

Youth track: COVID-19 -- PROGRAM CURRENTLY ON HIATUS

• free, 4 month program in partnership with Innovation York, including lectures by Schulich Executive Education Centre instructors, workshops and mentorship by key industry leaders
• participants aged 15-29 years will develop a business model and presentation deck
• certificate from YEDI upon program completion
• training, mentorship, networking opportunities and chance for seed funding

Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management -- begins September, 2022

• 1 year diploma program
• limited to 50 participants
• fundamentals of entrepreneurship, sales and marketing strategies and management, social entrepreneurship
• available tuition-free to qualifying Canadians, dependent upon academic performance -- contact for details
• program delivered in-class and online

Covid-19 -- job skills and life skills workshops offered virtually; kitchen training is in-person

Certificate program:

• 16 week program comprised of 96 hours in class and 375 hours hands-on training in essential kitchen skills
• food theory labs, culinary skills demonstrations, life skills workshops
• job skills workshops and post graduate job search support
• Basic First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) / Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification
• Toronto Food Handlers Certification
• work clothing provided

YCafe:

• social enterprise, located within Metro Hall, 55 John St, Toronto
• catering and meals available
• Mon-Fri 8 am-3 pm

Mentorship program in construction trades

• professional development seminars for mentors and mentees in first 2 months
• weekly calls and monthly face to face meetings between mentors and mentees
• quarterly networking and professional development opportunities
• a Mentoring Coach and Mentoring APP to maximize support and connectivity

Newcomer Pathways into Construction

• immigrants and refugees learn about and access job opportunities in aspects of construction -- professional, administrative and technical, or trades
• help to develop a 6 month career plan for each individual

Settlement services for immigrants and newcomers, as well as programs for youth, women and families

• information and referral
• employment preparation, job search workshops
• self employment, business integration training
• computer and Internet training,
• networking groups for newcomer women and seniors
• French language classes
• Parenting/Caregiver evening workshops to build parenting skills, manage conflict, navigate the school system, parenting program for families
• basic sewing and fashion design program
• crime prevention programs
• senior support programs
• Scarborough Afro-Caribbean festival every year in August, including career fair

Programs for Children and Youth

• summer youth entrepreneurship program
• information technology training and web development training for youth
• mentoring, recreation and after school programs for children and youth, including those at risk
• youth outreach worker for Black youth helping with counselling, career planning, employment support

Career Skills Development and Employment Retention Training Program

• for Black youth 22-35 years to enter high opportunity fields such as technology
• trained in leadership, career building and professional development skills
• services include mentorship, connection to employers, paid placement opportunities and wraparound support

Computer Donations -- donations of new or refurbished laptops, desktop computers and accessories accepted

COVID-19 -- service continues to offered remoted, visit website for changes to service delivery options

• Literacy and Basic Skills classes available online
• support to job seekers via phone and email

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Education and training services

• employment services assistance and support for job seekers to prepare for and gain employment
• job counselling, workshops and access to computers
• job postings

TradeLinx -- 12 week construction pre-apprenticeship program, funded by Toronto Employment and Social Services

Literacy and Basic Skills, Ontario Employment Services -- see branch listings

Gently used and new clothing -- by appointment only

Accepts donations of clothing Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm, check website for details

Dress Your Best

• men's employment suiting program
• provides professional work attire to men seeking employment
• virtual styling and in-person appointments for suiting

Employment skills training

• certificate programs in customer service and retail, business office administration, home support worker, and entrepreneur

Settlement Support Program

Needs assessment and Information and referral to community and social services

• support with finding housing, child care, registering children in school and health care
• help filling out government forms including housing and immigration sponsorship forms
• community support through volunteer befriending, conversation circles to practice English
• help with connecting to language classes
• workshops to reduce stress of adjusting to Canadian culture

Volunteer opportunities

• gain work experience, new language skills, meet new friends, volunteer@newcircles.ca

EarlyON program

• drop-in programs for families with children birth-6 years
• parenting programs and workshops
• school readiness programs
• referrals and community information

EarlyON Child and Family Centres -- see separate entries
Licensed child care centres -- see separate entries

Children and Early Teens

• breakfast, after school and out of school programs (PA Days,holiday/summer camps) for children 6-12 years
• leadership development
• inclusion services for children who need extra support in EarlyON Child and Family Centres
• recreation activities that promote healthy social interaction and help participants maximize potential.

Seniors Programs

• to connect with peers
• participate in various activities/workshops incuding fitness classes
• access to resources and services in the community

Volunteer Services

• volunteer opportunities (i.e. assisting with program delivery, tutoring, special events, etc.)
• student internship/placement experience for high school, College and University students
• community service orders

COVID19 -- services continue by phone, email, and video, online workshops and webinars available; offices are closed except for refugee shelters; see website page linked here for phone numbers to contact staff at specific services
COVID-19: SERVICE NOTICE


Youth Mentoring Program -- pairs youth, 15-24 years, with a mentor one-on-one in potential career field for 10 weeks

netWORKS Program-- helps youth, 15-29 years, build connections and get real-world advice from mentors about how to find a job

TRIEC Mentoring Partnership -- connects newcomer professionals with a supportive mentor in their field in Canada, 3 month program

COVID-19 Update -- in-person services BY APPOINTMENT ONLY at this time ; program staff continue to actively assist clients virtually by email, phone or Zoom ; online training and webinars available

• individual and group counselling
• employment and skills based training -- Basic Cashier, Customer Service, Digital Skills, Entrepreneurship, Job Search, Worker Health and Safety
• information and referral -- health care, housing, school, recreation, transportation, banking
• career and skills assessment
• volunteer opportunities may be available

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• volunteering and internship programs for youth
• leadership development
• conferences
• international work experience

No drop-in appointments available -- contact office by phone or email only



Paid internship programs in various industry sectors for up to 12 months

• interns earn a monthly stipend and receive mentoring throughout their internship
• connects employers with qualified talent and helps interns overcome barriers to employment

Programs focus on four candidate segments

• new graduates
• new graduates with self-declared disabilities
• internationally qualified professionals recently immigrated to Canada
• Canadian Armed Forces current and former personnel
• offers work experience with a paid internship model that includes coaching/mentoring, on-the-job training, industry knowledge transfer, and networking

Social support programs in several locations

• information and referral
• income tax clinic
• referral to legal services
• outreach and mobilization to engage residents and strengthen the community

Settlement Program

• outreach program based in elementary and secondary schools from mid-August to end of June and in libraries and social service agencies from July to mid-August
• refugee support
• support for Ukrainians with CUAET

Employment readiness and mentoring -- employment preparation, professional and social mentorship

Family and community centre

• after school programs, parenting groups, youth programs
• citizenship test preparation

Participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry, child care provided

• English conversation circles
• digital literacy program