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Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
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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
Managed by a partnership of five immigrant serving community organizations: COSTI Immigrant Services, Catholic Community Services of York Region (CCSYR), Centre for Information and Community Services (CICS), Job Skills, and Social Enterprise for Canada
One-stop service to guide and support immigrants and newcomers
Settlement and Integration Services
- needs assessment, information and referral to community and social services including support with finding housing, child care, registering children in school, health care, legal information and government services and benefits
- support group for Spanish-speakers
- 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
Managed by a partnership of five immigrant serving community organizations: COSTI Immigrant Services, Catholic Community Services of York Region (CCSYR), Centre for Information and Community Services (CICS), Job Skills, and Social Enterprise for Canada
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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
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Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
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Incubator and Not-For-Profit Training and Certification Programs
Office: 647-919-9334 ; 647-919-YEDIVisit Website
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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:
Incubator track:
Youth track: COVID-19 -- PROGRAM CURRENTLY ON HIATUS
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management -- begins September, 2022
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
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COVID-19 - In-person services have resumed and virtual workshops and support continue
Comprehensive employment and job search services
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
Comprehensive employment and job search services
- 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
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
- 6-week virtual equine training course
- learn from industry experts
- discover different careers working with horses
- work experience opportunity after completion of equine training course
- a Skills Development Fund project, delivered in partnership with Ontario Harness Horse Association and Equine Guelph
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Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario
Better Jobs Ontario -- skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
- assessment of skills, interests and experience
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
Better Jobs Ontario -- skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
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COVID-19 - In-person services have resumed; virtual workshops and support continue; contact agency by phone or email, or check website for information to find assistance
Comprehensive employment job search services
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
Comprehensive employment job search services
- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
- 6-week virtual equine training course
- learn from industry experts
- discover different careers working with horses
- work experience opportunity after completion of equine training course
- a Skills Development Fund project, delivered in partnership with Ontario Harness Horse Association and Equine Guelph
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Limited in-person appointments are available in Keele and Finch offices. Also, services continue to be offered via phone, email and online
Settlement Services
LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada): provides basic English skills in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto --see separate entry
Language Instruction Giving Hope to Trauma Survivors (LIGHTS) Program: alternative language program that provides functional English as a second or additional language (ESL/EAL) instruction to vulnerable newcomers who experience emotional, cognitive, or academic barriers to learning in traditional English classes
Settlement Services
- orientation to life in Ontario; information on immigration issues
- accessing government resources including social assistance, income security, child tax benefits
- assistance with search for housing and social housing
- emotional support
LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada): provides basic English skills in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto --see separate entry
Language Instruction Giving Hope to Trauma Survivors (LIGHTS) Program: alternative language program that provides functional English as a second or additional language (ESL/EAL) instruction to vulnerable newcomers who experience emotional, cognitive, or academic barriers to learning in traditional English classes
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COVID-19 Update -- For information on the YMCA's response to COVID-19, including programming and service alerts CLICK HERE
Comprehensive employment and job search services
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
Comprehensive employment and job search services
- 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
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
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COVID19 -- Office closed until further notice • support available by phone, email or online * visit COVID-19 Updates
Community centre
Community centre
- newcomer services
- children and youth programs
- training and certification
- student examination supervision
- meeting room rentals
- also locations in Brampton and Mississauga
- after school programs
- tutoring
- summer learning camps
- March and winter break camps
- Home Alone safety course
- outreach and settlement services
- Information and referral
- learning programs such as General Education Development Program (GED), computer training, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
- empowerment programs such as financial literacy, employment coaching, business set-up assistance
- newcomer repository - The Newcomer (www.thenewcomer.ca)
- career advise and counselling
- leadership engagement
- pre-employment skills training
- employment support
- homework/tutoring assistance
- programs for newcomer youth
- High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development
- Home Alone safety course
- Babysitting course
- leadership engagement
- financial literacy
- Youth Magazine publication - The Youth Mind (Home - Youth Mind (theyouthmind.ca)
- computer training and pad computing
- combating food insecurity through food boxes
- income tax preparation
- promoting Black excellence and women publications - Black Voice, Home - Youth Mind (womenquest.ca)
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COVID19 Update:
Comprehensive employment and job search services
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
Services for employers
- As of March 7, 2022 in-person services are available at all JVS Toronto locations. Services also available virtually.
Comprehensive employment and job search services
- 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 as well as information and referral to other employment and community services
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
Services for employers
- help in identifying human resource skills requirements, matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
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City of Richmond Hill - Small Business Enterprise Centre, 225 East Beaver Creek Rd, 7th Flr
Richmond Hill, ON, L4B 3P4 (10km)
Richmond Hill, ON, L4B 3P4 (10km)
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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
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
- 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
- sales, marketing, bookkeeping, customer relationship management and networking skills training and support
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COVID19 Update:
Comprehensive employment and job search services
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- As of March 7, 2022 in-person services are available at all JVS Toronto locations. Services also available virtually.
Comprehensive employment and job search services
- 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 and work experience
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
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COVID19 -- all services and programs offered remotely via email, webinars and telephone support, visit website or email for information
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Comprehensive employment and job search services
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Comprehensive employment and job search services
- 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
- trining program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
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Lipa Green Centre For Jewish Community Services, 4600 Bathurst St, Unit 340
Toronto, ON, M2R 3V3 (12km)
Toronto, ON, M2R 3V3 (12km)
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COVID19 -- Interest free COVID19 emergency loans for Jewish individuals financially impacted by COVID
Interest free loans for financially disadvantaged Jewish individuals who reside in Ontario
- up to $5000 without a guarantor and up to $8000 with one guarantor
Interest free loans for financially disadvantaged Jewish individuals who reside in Ontario
- personal loans up to $10,000 to assist with financial crises, emergencies and Jewish life cycle events
- student loans up to $12,000
- business start-up loans up to $10,000
- fertility and adoption loans up to $10,000
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COVID19 -- contact organization for COVID service updates
Comprehensive employment and job search services
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
Comprehensive employment and job search services
- 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
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
- 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
- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
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Self-employment support program for newcomers
Program has 3 phases:
Phase 1:
Program has 3 phases:
Phase 1:
- support with business and personal profile, owning a business in Canada, industry information, skills assessment
- support with business concept, industry competition, finances, identifying target markets and support and coaching
- group workshops on business development, accounting, marketing, networking and access to business tools
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COVID-19 -- in-person service may be impacted, check ahead
Walk-in small business centre
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
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COVID19 -- community services available via social media, by telephone, email, or online; call for appointment for in-person services; also assistance finding COVID assessment and COVID vaccination
Settlement and Orientation
Health Information Workshops
Hate Crime Prevention
Settlement and Orientation
- information and referral
- translation and interpretation
- accompaniment to services
- supportive counselling
- youth leadership training
- job placement and community involvement opportunities for youth
- Youth Entrepreneurship Business Professional Training and Start-up -- training, coaching, mentoring and start-up financing to launch a business
Health Information Workshops
Hate Crime Prevention
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COVID-19 Update -- For information on the YMCA's response to COVID-19, including programming and service alerts CLICK HERE
Comprehensive employment and job search services
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
Comprehensive employment and job search services
- 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
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
- job matching
- paid job placements with placement supports for participants and hiring incentives for employers
- mentorship
- education and work transitions supports
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Humber Community Employment Services, Ontario Employment Services
Office phone: 416-748-7200Visit Website
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COVID-19 Update -- agency continues to provide employment advising and planning support online and by phone to clients, employers and the community ; email jobs@humber.ca or call 1-877-944-5744 for more assistance
Comprehensive employment and job search services
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
Comprehensive employment and job search services
- 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
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
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IBM Innovation Space - Markham Convergence Centre, 3600 Steeles Ave E, Room C106
Markham, ON, L3R 9Z7 (15km)
Markham, ON, L3R 9Z7 (15km)
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COVID-19 -- walk-in service suspended until further notice
Supports entrepreneurs building tech businesses
Supports entrepreneurs building tech businesses
- offers mentorship, training and networking programs and events for tech companies
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COVID-19 -- no in-person services or programming until further notice; assistance and programs available virtually
Small business advice and consulting
Small business advice and consulting
- online seminars and workshops on how to start and grow a small business
- information resources and support with market research, start-up regulations, business planning and tax guidance, sources of financing, Covid-19 resources to assist small business
- youth entrepreneurship funding and mentoring programs
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COVID-19 Update -- agency continues to provide employment advising and planning support online and by phone to clients, employers and the community; email jobs@humber.ca or call 1-877-944-5744 for more assistance
Comprehensive employment and job search services
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
Comprehensive employment and job search services
- 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
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
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