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• assessment of skills, interests and experience
• job search strategies, including resume preparation
• information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
• on-the-job training, work experience
• help in maintaining employment
• information and referral to other employment and community services

• 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

• paid pre-employment services
• job matching, paid job placements with placement supports for participants and hiring incentives for employers
• mentorship, education and work transition supports

• orientation and cultural transition counselling services
• information and referral
• translation and interpretation
  • on education, immigration, housing, transportation, children's benefit, taxation, employment, health care system, citizenship, senior's benefits, recreation

• participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by Achēv -- see separate entry

• donations of new or refurbished laptops, desktop computers and accessories accepted
• drop off or contact the office to arrange for pick-up technology donation form

• training and education
• volunteer opportunities

• advance registration required for both food donors and receivers, form on website
• available throughout Canada
• also information on how to reduce food waste at home

• 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 evaluations - referral to World Education Services (WES)

• 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

• 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

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

• full time paid employment preparation program for youth 15-30 years who are out of school, out of work, and require support in obtaining and maintaining employment
• 5 week pre-employment activities including resume preparation, employment readiness skills, career planning, counselling and referral
• 8 to 16 week supported placement with an employer in the community, with ongoing support after completing the program
• placements are in careers such as sales, administration, construction, or trades

• assistance with applications

• 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

• counselling and referral for victims of family violence

• orientation, information, assessment and referral
• supportive counselling for youth, families and women
• employment and educational counselling
• commissioner for taking affidavits
• sessions on housing, education, health care, social assistance, legal assistance, immigration, citizenship, professional licensing and job search

• confidential short-term counselling for youth, adults or families experiencing a crisis situation related to adjusting to life in Canada, mental health, intimate partner violence, substance misuse, trauma, interpersonal problems, parenting or other situation

• 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

• full time classes
• childminding for children 19 months-5 years while parents attend classes

• women experiencing mental health struggles and stresses can meet, socialize, share experiences, network, learn and stay active; offered in partnership with Canadian Mental Health Association

• five-week online course for Ontario Works recipients struggling to find jobs or facing multiple complex barriers to employment.
• after assessment, participants join a 80-hour pre-employment development workshop that includes career exploration and employment skills development
• after workshop, participants have post-hiring support for six months.

• for newcomers including internationally trained professionals and tradespeople
• individual coaching, linking to resources, and employment workshops

• helps women gain the knowledge and skills needed to get a job in the customer service/food service sectors, includes:
• customer service and food sector-based labor market trends
• food and customer service workplace environment; customer service essentials
• how to use a cash register; food handling certification
• understanding employer hiring and screening practices
• job maintenance

• health promotion (diabetes education, tobacco prevention, healthy eating, cancer)
• domestic violence support and assistance
• women's and men's group programs
• group programs for youth and children
• parenting programs
• food bank services for abused women
• translation services
• resource development
• diversity training

• short term and long term case management
• early psychosis intervention for youth and adults 14-35 years
• supportive counselling to clients and family members
• concurrent disorder support group
• mobile community support group

• case management
• addictions day program
• groups for men and women
• relapse prevention group
• coping skills for family members
• peer support program
• Sahara Opioid Addiction Program, including case management and prevention support group (collaboration with Home and Community Care Support Services Central West)

• orientation sessions including Canadian laws and norms
• assistance in filling out government forms
• attestation of documents
• translation/interpretation services
• supportive counselling

• Integrated Seniors Team (IST) Program in partnership with Peel Senior Link and Supportive Housing in Peel
• Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) Day Program for caregivers of adults with cognitive impairments such as dementia
• education, assessments and capacity development in partnership with other community agencies
• Senior Caregivers Support Day Program, including separate and combined groups for women and men

• Fine Arts, Media and Design
  
• Language Communication and Culture
  
• Professional Development
  
• Liberal Arts and Science
  
• Engineering Sciences and Environment
  
• Information Technology
  
• Health and Community

• Entrepreneurship
  
• Human Resources
  
• Operations and Systems
  
• Administration
  
• Accounting and Finance
  
• Marketing and Sales

• entry level food service skills training for newcomer youth who want to work in the culinary sector
• low cost weekly lunch
• community gardening

• individual and group counselling
• skills based training -- Basic Cashier, Retail Certificate, Food Handling Certificate
• information and referral -- health care, housing, school, recreation, transportation, banking
• career and skills assessment
• job search workshops
• access to computers, Internet, fax
• events and field trips
• TTC fare may be available
• volunteer opportunities may be available

• training for careers in administration and clerical positions
• space limited
• students must attend all sessions to receive certificate
• program offered on an irregular basis -- call for details

• series of 4 workshops for newcomer women seeking to set up a home-based business
• participants must attend all 4 sessions to receive certificate
• self-assessment, business start-up process, business management and operations, budgeting, marketing
• self-employment resources, programs and services

• All in-person information and assessment sessions (for all Skilled Trades and IT programs) are canceled until further notice -- check website for updates
• The iOS and Android Mobile App and Azure Cloud Developer program next scheduled start date: Aug 22, 2022
• The Painter-Decorator Pre-Apprenticeship program next scheduled start date: May 9, 2022
• The Terrazzo, Tile and Marble Setter Pre-Apprenticeship program next scheduled start date: May 24, 2022
• Glazier Pre-Apprenticeship program next scheduled start date: May 9, 2022 -- check website for program details
• STAR 4-Women program next scheduled start date: June 6, 2022 -- check website for program details
• Cybersecurity Fundamentals Training Program next scheduled start date: June 6, 2022
• any changes to start dates will be confirmed

• full time program
• job skill development and trade readiness
• trade specific academic upgrading and in-school apprenticeship Level 1 training, including health and safety
• 8 week work placement following program completion
• training location: Finishing Trade Institute, 130 Toro Rd, Unit C, Toronto ON

• full time program
• job skill development and trade readiness
• trade specific academic upgrading and in-school apprenticeship Level 1 training, including health and safety
• 8 week work placement following program completion
• training location: Terrazzo, Tile and Marble Trade School Inc., 30 Capstan Gate, Units 4 & 5, Concord ON

• for women and gender-diverse individuals with IT background and experience in Java or C++
• full time program
• hands-on classroom instruction
• exam followed by 8 week job placement opportunity
• may lead to certification as Android Developer
• training location: YWCA Toronto, Trades and Technology Programs, 222 Dixon Rd, Suite 207, Toronto ON
• program start date: Aug 23, 2021

• for women and gender-diverse individuals with IT background and 16 years or older
• 34-week intensive, hands-on job readiness training program to upgrade essential IT skills in areas of data communication fundamentals and cybersecurity
• online training with some in-class sessions
• successful students will earn Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certificate
• 8 week job placement following program completion
• training location: YWCA Toronto, Trades and Technology Programs, 222 Dixon Rd, Suite 207, Toronto ON
• program start date: Aug 23, 2021

• for women and gender-diverse individuals 16 years and older
• minimum Grade 10 education completed
• resident of and able to work in Ontario
• must have a valid drivers' licence
• 8 week program to attain construction trades skills
• must be physically able to work in a variety of construction environments
• skilled trades assessment and academic upgrading (if applicable)
• labour market information about skilled trades
• health and safety training and certifications
• hands on experience, equipment and tools including work boots and safety equipment
• transportation support (restrictions apply)

• for women and gender-diverse individuals 16 years and older
• minimum Grade 10 education completed
• resident of and able to work in Ontario
• must have a valid drivers' licence
• 27 week intensive training program
• work tools, safety equipment, textbooks
• refresher math
• transportation supports (restrictions apply)
• physically able to work in a variety of construction work environments
• must possess hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity

• offers hands-on, occupational training, support, employment services and referrals
• career development courses for existing hospitality workers, including training and relevant certifications
• connections to industry and employment opportunities

• XCEL: offer a variety of activities, creating exciting opportunities for people to develop their skills while building relationships with others * offered Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4pm * contact Julie Bisbicos, Day Services Manager at 905-464-5838

• supported independent living: offers varying amounts of support to people where they live based on their individual needs
• 24 hour support: provides support for up to 5 people residing in a group living setting

• helps individuals to find/maintain employment in the community
• job coaches work with the person and employer to achieve successful employment in the Oakville area
• job coaches also provide support for a volunteer/work experience, work training and/or situational assessment

• provides a safe and caring environment for children and young adults between the ages of 5 to 21
• activities include games, music, sports, arts and crafts and life skills
• contact Neil Rogers, 289-795-5130

• funded by New Horizons Seniors Program
• offers adults 55+ the opportunity to attend recreation and leisure activities that promote health and wellness and foster relationship building with community members
• contact Neil Rogers, 289-795-5130

• Community Participation Supports - Day Services
• Residential Services

• provides workplace communication courses for Early Childhood Education, Industrial Skills training, Forklift Operator re-certification, Hospitality Career Pathways, bicycle assembly and maintenance

• needs assessment and pre- and post-arrival 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, and conversation circles to practise English
• help with connecting to language classes
• workshops to reduce stress of adjusting to Canadian culture
• English as a Second Language and English for Life and Work in Canada
• conversation and pronunciation classes
• job search preparation and online or in-class training to develop job search strategies and workplace communication skills
• employment counselling -- resume help, job readiness clinic, employment counselling, skills and career development and help in establishing social and professional networks

• immigration and settlement peer counselling services, leadership skills training and employment assistance to newcomer youth

• Youth Leadership Development Program: arts, heritage, mentoring and community engagement activities; youth and community safety activities
• One for One Peer Youth Mentoring Program
• Enhanced Youth Outreach Program (EYOW): short-term counselling and support, referrals
• co-op and summer employment opportunities

• mental and physical wellness information sessions
• recreational activities
• opportunity to meet with virtual mentor; computer/technology literacy training

• information and referral to community resources
• group support and information sessions
• group sessions on parenting issues
• recreational activities such as field trips and barbeques
• volunteer opportunities

• After School Homework Club -- one-on-one or small group homework help for elementary school students provided by provided by youth/young adult volunteers
• summer and March break day camps

• housing stabilization supports
• food security supports
• vocational training and opportunities
• legal supports
• mental health and addiction counselling
• immigration assistance
• health and mental health support
• immigration assistance
• life skills training
• emergency short-term loan

• extreme cleaning and bed bug preparation available, including follow-up cleaning, and weekly or monthly cleaning for private residences

Landscape Ontario's GROW Program seeks to develop, advance and promote Ontario's landscape and horticultural profession by providing specialized training to the sector's workers and firms

GROW New Entrant Training Program:

• Training Program ends March 2023
• prepares eligible participants for entry-level positions in the landscape and horticultural sector
• six-week training program includes four weeks of skills training followed by a paid two-week workplace trial, intended to lead to ongoing employment

• assistance in preparing for registration exam
• orientation to nursing and the health care workplace in Ontario
• job shadowing placement opportunities
• individual counselling, group support
• branch offices in Hamilton, Brampton, Mississauga and London -- call or visit website for information

• Recent immigrants are matched with established professionals in occupation-specific mentoring relationships
• assistance in identifying skills required by the market, Canadian workplace culture and expectations, and employment opportunities
• access to professional networks