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Skills for Change

Settlement services, language training, skills development and upgrading, employment preparation, sustainability programming

Settlement Services for Newcomers: general orientation, information and referral

  • information sessions and workshops
  • individual assistance including needs assessment, settlement plans, career plans, form-filling
  • mentorship programs
  • mental health and wellness supports, including crisis counselling
  • workshops on mental health and self-esteem, life skills, legal rights, money management, employment skills
  • childcare available for participants, refreshments provided, transit fare to all event attendees

Assessment of reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in English administered by YMCA of Greater Toronto, required for all language training programs -- see separate entry

Employment Ontario Programs, including programs for youth:

  • skilled trades programs
  • leadership development programs
  • Black leadership institute

Career Skills

  • offers affordable and convenient courses for upskilling, career advancement, and business growth

Seniors

  • workshops for seniors on health and wellness, tech-literacy

Application

Call to book appointment for orientation and assessment session

Eligibility

All newcomers, immigrants and refugees

Special focus on internationally-trained professionals

Languages

Physical Access

Street parking ; wheelchair accessible building on basement and first level ; automatic main entrance ; barrier-free washroom including door and stall

Fees

Fee for career skills courses
211 Ontario

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