Skills for Change

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Description

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
Eligibility
All newcomers, immigrants and refugees

Special focus on internationally-trained professionals
Application Process
Call to book appointment for orientation and assessment session
Documents Required
Contact for information
Office
416-658-3101
Office
416-658-3101 ext 0
Fax
416-658-6292
Web Site
https://skillsforchange.org
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
1345 St. Clair Ave W
Toronto, ON, M6E 1C3
Canada
Languages
English
Fees
Fee for career skills courses
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Last Updated On
February 11, 2026
Last Verified On
September 26, 2025
Address
1345 St. Clair Ave W
Toronto, ON, M6E 1C3

Cross streets: St Clair Ave W and Dufferin St


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Accessibility
Unknown; contact for details
Hours of Operation
Mon
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Tue
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Wed
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Thu
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Fri
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm

Program hours may vary; call for details
Service Area(s)
Greater Toronto Area