Searching for Internationally Trained Professionals

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

COVID19 -- contact location for COVID-related service updates


Enhanced Language Training for Internationally Trained Professionals

• individual counselling and action plan development
• volunteer placement, mentoring, networking, resume and interview preparation

LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) upon assessment by Achēv [York Region] -- see separate entry

• language skills training in English for work or studies, Canadian culture, settlement and employment information

Attendees may qualify for bus fare, or childminding during class

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

Women's Employment and Life Skills (WELS): employment and life skills program for immigrant women

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

• 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
• support group for Spanish-speakers

LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) upon assessment by Achēv -- see separate entry

• language skills training in English for work or studies, Canadian culture, settlement and employment information

Enhanced Language Training -- 13 week, sector specific language training and career orientation

• individual counselling and action plan development
• volunteer placement, mentoring, networking, resume and interview preparation

English as a Second Language -- adult English for life and work in Canada, part time and full time options

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

Transportation reimbursement and childminding available to eligible individuals

Participates in TRIEC Mentoring Partnership , see separate listing

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

Helping newcomers build a strong and vibrant community through settlement services

• 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

JumpStart -- vocational counseling; connecting skilled or internationally trained professional newcomers to employment with job placements, mentorship opportunities, volunteering and networking connections in their preferred fields

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

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

• 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

LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) upon assessment by Achēv -- see separate entry

• language skills training in English for work or studies, Canadian culture, settlement and employment information

Enhanced Language Training -- 13 week, sector specific language training and career orientation

• individual counselling and action plan development
• volunteer placement, mentoring, networking, resume and interview preparation

English as a Second Language -- adult English for life and work in Canada, part time and full time options

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

Transportation reimbursement and childminding available to eligible individuals

Participates in TRIEC Mentoring Partnership, see separate listing

Other Services

• Professional Networking Café
• study groups and networking groups for internationally educated professionals

Partnership of five immigrant serving community organizations: COSTI Immigrant Services, Catholic Community Services of York Region (CCSYR), Centre for Immigrant and Community Services (CICS), Job Skills, and Social Enterprise for Canada

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

• individual counselling and action plan development
• volunteer placement, mentoring, networking, resume and interview preparation

LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) upon assessment by Achēv [York Region] -- see separate entry

• language skills training in English for work or studies, Canadian culture, settlement and employment information

Attendees may qualify for bus fare, or childminding during class

Settlement services offered at this location by partner agencies

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

Full and part time undergraduate and graduate degree programs

• programs for internationally trained professionals
• continuing education
• distance learning
• three campuses in the Greater Toronto Area

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

Foundations Program

• communication skills for the Canadian workplace
• networking opportunities

Certificate in Canadian Business

• courses in accounting, finance, management, marketing and public administration

Certificate in Information Technology

• systems analysis, big data, enterprise development and application development

COVID-19 -- offering virtual/remote services where applicable

• limited services may be provided by phone or email
• email eltemployment@tdsb.on.ca or call 416-395-8270 or 416-395-3669 and leave a message

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14 week labour market access program includes 8 week sector specific language training in accounting, customer service and administration, engineering, information technology, sales and marketing and financial services

• business communications training
• volunteer work placement
• mentoring
• program offered at several locations
• funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

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

C-Women: Bridge for Immigrant Women Reskilling into IT Coding Professions

• for those who identify as women or non-binary who wish to enter the IT field with a minimum of two years work experience outside of Canada in any field and minimum of high school education
• 6-10 month program, length depending on specialization chosen
• consists of pre-program support, foundations and IT career planning, workplace communication skills, technical training on basics for coding & web design, tutoring, resilience and leadership, preparation for job search

Bridge to Media and Communications (BEMC)

• for internationally educated professionals with post-secondary training and at least two years experience outside of in media, communications, public relations, or related areas
• 6 month program including work placement
• consists of instruction on Canadian media landscape, workplace communication, supervised work placement and career coaching from an employment and placement counsellor

Bridge to Registration and Employment in Mental Health (BREM)

• for internationally trained professionals with post-secondary education in psychology or a related field (equivalent to 4 year bachelor degree), and with a minimum of two years of experience in psychotherapy, counselling or community mental health outside of Canada
• Employment Stream: 10-12 month full-time program, with supervised placement, mentoring and job search supports
• Registration Stream: 12-14 month full-time program, with academic curriculum, supervised placement, SEUS seminar (Safe and Effective Use of Self), small group clinical supervision, mentoring and job search supports

Bridge to Employment in Services for Immigrant Populations (BESIP)

• for those with international post-secondary education and a minimum of
  two years' work experience outside Canada who want to work in the human/social/community services sector
• six month program where participants develop an understanding of the issues faced by newcomers and immigrant clients, discover professional options to advance in their career, and have a work placement

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

Bridge to Cloud - Computing and Big Data: program is for internationally trained professionals in information technology and focuses on cloud computing and big data industry trends

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

Pre-arrival services for newcomers preparing to immigrate to Canada

• Canadian Employment Connections provides sector-specific training and job search support for individuals approved to move to Canada

Entrepreneurship Connection and Entrepreneurship Connections Pre-Arrival

• 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

Job Search Workshop (JSW) -- for new immigrants and convention refugees, legally entitled to work in Canada

• 3, 4 or 5 day job search techniques workshops, covering labour market information, access to trades and professions, resume preparation, networking
• extensive individual assistance

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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Enhanced Language Training (ELT) -- for internationally trained professionals in banking, finance, IT and architecture looking to improve their sector specific communication skills

• in class and online sector-specific language training, job search support, mentoring, networking, business writing and pronunciation
• certification upon completion

Immigrant Professionals Leveraging Architectural Knowledge for New Opportunities (IPLAN) -- newcomers with high level English language proficiency, an undergraduate degree in architecture or related field from a university outside Canada

• offers an 8 week licensing preparation program
• 14 week program helping with integration into the Canadian architecture sector
• course also offered online

International Skills Applied Geriatrics (ISAGE) -- internationally trained doctors, teachers, social workers or psychologists looking for help to find a job

• 12 week program on sector-specific workplace culture and communication training
• employer information sessions and job opportunities, job search coaching and support
• internships and work placements

CanPrep -- offers pre-arrival services to internationally trained individuals, with a Canadian immigrant visa, relocating to Canada within 2 to 12 months

• networking opportunities with employers, employment counselling, mentoring and coaching

EMETemployment -- job seekers, employers and members of Jewish community

• offers individualized professional recruitment services connecting employers with qualified candidates

COVID19 Update:

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

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

Immigrant Professionals Leveraging Architectural Knowledge for New Opportunities

• 14 week program for newcomers with an undergraduate degree in architecture or related field from a university outside Canada; language proficiency at Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB 7/8) required
• technical and professional skills training, including 8 week licensing preparation program
• job search support, networking and mentoring
• internships and employment opportunities
• course also offered online

International Skills Applied Geriatrics (ISAGE)

• 12 week program for internationally trained doctors, nurses, teachers, social workers, psychologists or other health care professionals; language proficiency at Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 preferred
• sector-specific workplace culture and communication training
• academic curriculum includes Essentials of Counselling and Fundamentals of Gerontology
• employer information sessions, job search coaching and support, internships, job shadowing and work placements

Recruitment for Equity, Accessibility and Diversity (READY)

• 14 week program for internationally trained professionals with background in Human Resources (HR), Sales, Marketing, Business Development or Hospitality; language proficiency at Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 or higher
• academic and practical training, including interactive e-learning, Canadian workplace culture and communication
• employer information sessions and presentations by industry experts
• individual job search support, mentoring, internships and work placements

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

• Electricians (construction maintenance and industrial)
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics (HRAC Mechanics)
• Industrial Millwrights (Industrial Mechanics)
• Plumbers

Trade-specific technical skills training and upgrading for licensing and accreditation to work in Ontario

• technical and workplace language training
• certification exam preparation
• employment counselling and job search strategies
• work experience placements
• mentoring and networking

On-the-job training incentives for employers available

Helping all newcomers build a strong and vibrant community through settlement services

• 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
• interpretation and translation; notary public services

JumpStart --- vocational counseling; connecting skilled or internationally trained professional newcomers to employment with job placements, mentorship opportunities, volunteering and networking connections in their preferred fields

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

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

• individual counselling and action plan development
• volunteer placement, mentoring, networking, resume and interview preparation

LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) upon assessment by Achēv [York Region] -- see separate entry

• language skills training in English for work or studies, Canadian culture, settlement and employment information

Attendees may qualify for bus fare, or childminding during class

Settlement Services

• orientation, assistance with documentation, interpretation and translation
• information and referral -- employment, housing, health, legal
• crisis intervention and supportive counselling

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

• 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

LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) upon assessment by Achēv -- see separate entry

• language skills training in English for work or studies, Canadian culture, settlement and employment information

Enhanced Language Training for Accounting and Financial Professionals -- 13 week sector specific language training and career orientation

• individual counselling and action plan development
• volunteer placement, mentoring, networking, resume and interview preparation

English as a Second Language -- adult English for life and work in Canada, part time or full time options

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

Transportation reimbursement and childminding available to eligible individuals

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)

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

Lending and reference collections for adults, children and youth

• focused collections include local history, multilingual, Native Peoples' and parenting
• services include computer centres, music practice room, fabrication studio, digital innovation hub, digital piano lab, wifi, study spaces, programs, printing, copying and room rentals

Community programs - classes, workshops and exhibits

• Adult Literacy -- see separate record
• citizenship test preparation
• employment support for foreign-trained professionals
• internet search skills training
• children's programs
• Digital Literacy Program
• Financial programs
• Job Search
• Newcomer Services
• seasonal income tax clinic

For more information visit website

Academic, commercial and technical, day and night, credit and general interest classes

• after school programs, child care, food programs
• adult education and services
• Alternative Schools programs
• English as a Second Language (ESL), literacy, citizenship and heritage language classes
• French immersion
• International Baccalaureate
• special education including education programs for children and youth 14-21 years with developmental disabilities
• * support services

Adult Education and Services -- academic upgrading, day schools

• Pre-Apprenticeship/Apprenticeship Programs -- hairstylist 416-394-6961
• employment services
• ESL resource centres
• Enhanced Language Training (ELT)
• participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry
• Essential Skills Upgrading (Literacy and Basic Skills, LBS)
• Learning4Life -- adult general interest courses, fee, visit tdsb.on.ca/Adult-Learners/Learn4Life for course and registration informaton or email communityprograms@tdsb.on.ca
• newcomer services
• reception centres for immigrants and refugees -- see separate entries

Alternative Schools Program -- flexible learning environments to meet student's needs, Alternative Schools List

• culturally focused schools include Africentric Alternative Elementary School 416-395-5251, First Nations School of Toronto 416-393-0555, Triangle Program LGBTQ Secondary School 416-393-8443

Metropolitan Toronto School for the Deaf -- elementary school that operates completely in American Sign Language (ASL)

Support Services -- guidance counselling

• home instruction
• interpreting services for families and schools
• psychiatry * psychology
• reading and speech correction
• social work * transportation for persons with physical disabilities
• Parenting and Family Literacy Centres, 416-394-2067
• Welcoming Communities for newcomers -- see separate entry
• youth alienation programs include advocacy, outreach to youth in community agencies and shelters
• all services may not be available in all locations

e-Learning -- www.tdsb.on.ca/elearning

• day school program
• secondary credit courses offered through the Internet
• partnership with Ministry of Education

Next-Steps Employment Centre -- also offered at Vaughan 905-851-6651, for Toronto and Mississauga locations see separate entries

For more information see branch listings

Full academic program in a Catholic environment

• kindergarten through grade 12
• single gender and coeducational secondary schools
• Catholic family life education
• Adult Education
• Advanced Placement Program
• alternative education programs
• French as a second language, French Immersion and Extended French
• International Baccalaureate Program
• Specialist High Skills Major
• Dual Credit
• School Within a College
• Ontario Youth Apprenticeship
• special education programs for exceptional children
• schools specializing in arts, technology and media
• STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) schools
• support services

Adult Education

• adult upgrading centres
• English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
• Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry
• Enhanced Language Training (ELT)
• citizenship language classes

Support Services

• child care centres, after school programs, recreation programs, caregiver and child drop-ins and parenting centres at some schools -- call 416-222-8282 ext 2475 for information
• nutrition programs, home instruction, social work, psychological and psychiatric services, guidance counselling, program for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing, reading, speech and language correction, community liaison, chaplaincy and peer ministry programs, interpreter services and transportation for persons with physical disabilities, after school literacy clubs

Orientation Centre

• placement centre for new Canadian secondary school students, call 416-393-5500 for appointment

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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Enhanced Language Training (ELT)

• sector-specific language training and career orientation for the banking/finance, architecture and information technology sectors
• individual counselling and action plan development
• volunteer placement, mentoring, networking
• resume and interview preparation

Job search preparation and training

• develop job search strategies and workplace communication skills
• job search preparation has online or in-class options

Bridging services

• connects skilled or internationally trained professional newcomers to employment with job placements, mentorship, volunteering and networking connections in architecture through the Immigrant Professionals Leveraging Architectural Knowledge for New Opportunities (IPLAN) and in geriatrics through the International Skills for Applied Geriatrics (ISAGE) programs

Job search centre

• walk-in job search centre offers access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier, telephone, resource materials, job boards and labour market information
• staff assistance available

Employment counselling

• resume help, job readiness clinic, employment counselling, skills and career development, and help in establishing social and professional networks

TRIEC mentoring partnership

• connects newcomers with a supportive mentor in their field in Canada

Newcomer Youth Connections for Success

• career exploration
• information on colleges and universities
• sessions on educational financial planning
• volunteer opportunities and connections to mentors

COVID19 Update:

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

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

Immigrant Professionals Leveraging Architectural Knowledge for New Opportunities

• 14 week program for newcomers with an undergraduate degree in architecture or related field from a university outside Canada; language proficiency at Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB 7/8) required
• technical and professional skills training, including 8 week licensing preparation program
• job search support, networking and mentoring
• internships and employment opportunities
• course also offered online

International Skills Applied Geriatrics (ISAGE)

• 12 week program for internationally trained doctors, nurses, teachers, social workers, psychologists or other health care professionals; language proficiency at Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 preferred
• sector-specific workplace culture and communication training
• academic curriculum includes Essentials of Counselling and Fundamentals of Gerontology
• employer information sessions, job search coaching and support, internships, job shadowing and work placements

Recruitment for Equity, Accessibility and Diversity (READY)

• 14 week program for internationally trained professionals with background in Human Resources (HR), Sales, Marketing, Business Development or Hospitality; language proficiency at Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 or higher
• academic and practical training, including interactive e-learning, Canadian workplace culture and communication
• employer information sessions and presentations by industry experts
• individual job search support, mentoring, internships and work placements

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

Bridge to Cloud - Computing and Big Data: program is for internationally trained professionals in information technology and focuses on cloud computing and big data industry trends