Peel Multicultural Council
Immigrant Services -- settlement information and orientation to life in Canada
- needs assessment; referral to other agencies and government services
- help filling in government forms and applications
- English Conversation Circles (ECC)
- Commissioner of Oaths, document translation and interpretation with service providers
- crisis support counselling
- Youth Achieving Employment Project (YAE) research project to develop an intervention for recent postsecondary graduates struggling to find employment
- Mississauga Cycles cycling mentorship and do-it-yourself Bike Hub
- New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP)
Participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by Achēv -- see separate entry
Enhanced Language Training (ELT) -- sector specific language training with job search workshops and a co-op placement
Community Connections Mentorship Program (formerly HOST Program)
- 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
Youth Services
- youth leadership and volunteering opportunities
- youth conversation circle
- youth employment programs
- social and recreational activities including drop in
Community Services
- digital literacy training
- free seasonal income tax clinic
- mobile dental clinic
- Orientation to Ontario (O2O) webinars
Access centre for Ontario Electricity Support Program - assistance with applications
Application
Eligibility
Digital literacy -- Peel residents with priority to those receiving funds from Ontario Works (OW) or the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
Languages
Physical Access
Fees
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