Toronto, ON, M6E 1C3
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
Toronto, ON, M6C 1C7
Immigrant, Refugee and Settlement Hub@791 (IRS): programs and services to support the integration of newcomers, including employment
- settlement information and orientation
- mentoring for change: volunteer mentoring for skilled, internationally educated Newcomers newcomers
- LINC Language Instruction for Newcomers: CLB 4 in-person; CLB 5/6 online
- short-term counselling and mental health workshops
Employment Ontario: Integrated Employment Services (see separate entry)
Career Skills:
- upskilling, career advancement, and business growth
- small group courses
AI Upskilling Program
Youth Programs
- youth climate action ambassadors
Black Communities:
- Black community action program
- Black women in data analytics
- Black youth in STEAM
- Ubuntu in Dementia care
Skills for Employment: 2-week employment workshops for job-ready individuals
Pre-Apprenticeship Training Programs: call or check website for information on current programs and locations, eligibility requirements and registration dates
- includes employment preparation and work placement
- Other skilled trade development and exploration available
Arrive Ready Pre-Arrival Program - free online services designed to support individuals approved for immigration to Canada
- essential information to help newcomers prepare for their transition, including guidance on employment, settlement resources, and life in Canada
Toronto, ON, M6H 4K3
Women-led organization providing support to South Asian and racialized women in the language of the client's choice
Violence Against Women Program: counselling and referral for assaulted women, social assistance, crisis intervention, immigration assistance
- health education and promotion
- multicultural wellness support groups
- life skills support group; sewing collective
- seniors group for all South Asian women
- youth group for girls, homework club for children
- first language literacy instruction
- job search workshops, employment assistance and counselling
- legal clinic -- advice on family law, immigration, custody, child support, abuse, legal education workshops
Intersectional Services
- settlement services, information and referral, translation and interpretation, advocacy, group activities
- Housing Connections (see separate entry) Community Partner -- assistance with housing search and application process
- year-round income tax clinic for individuals and families with low incomes
- food bank, member of the Daily Bread Food; emergency food including South Asian dry goods provided to those in need on alternate Tuesdays; call ahead for details
- volunteer opportunities
Satellite location at Frontline Community Services (see separate listing), 2761 Markham Road, Scarborough
Toronto, ON, M6N 1J3
Settlement Services, email [email protected] or [email protected]
- information and help filling out forms and documents including applications for citizenship or permanent resident card, child tax benefit
- citizenship preparation classes
- translation and interpretation in Vietnamese, Spanish and Farsi
- English conversation circle
- legal information support
- year round income tax clinic
- Job Search Preparation and Training - developing strong job search strategies and workplace communication skills, with an online or in-class option
- Employment Counselling - resume help, job readiness clinic, employment counselling, skills and career development and help in establishing social and professional networks
Seniors Services, email [email protected]
- health information workshops
- information and form filling for seniors' benefits
- exercise and fitness programs, field trips
VWAT Youth Leadership Program, email [email protected]
- leadership training, skill building workshops
- sports programs, field trips
- youth led workshops or events
- volunteer opportunities
Cultural Events - Two Sisters Commemoration, Lanterns Festival, Lunar New Year Celebration
Toronto, ON, M5R 3H8
- 18 week training course in the fields of customer service, retail or office support
- consists of 12 weeks in class including business English, customer service, job search and computers
- 6 week co-op work placement
- in partnership with City of Toronto and Toronto District School Board -- see separate entries
Toronto, ON, M6P 4A9
Settlement services including orientation, information and referral, counselling and support
Newcomer Settlement Services (NSP) - for refugee claimants and other newcomers
- one-on-one settlement counselling and referrals
- help with filling out forms; assistance with immigration status
- orientation sessions and workshops
- culturally sensitive services for the Roma community
Library Settlement Program (LSP) and Settlement in Community Spaces (SCS)
- for Permanent Residents and Convention Refugees
- newcomer outreach at libraries and newcomer kiosks; outreach program based in elementary and secondary schools during school year
- orientation workshops, one-on-one settlement services; community referrals
- employment support services; career mentoring and networking events
- individualized action plan, settlement information and referral, group activities
- citizenship education circles; English conversation circles
- Newcomers Explore and Appreciate Toronto (NEAT)
Newcomer Mental Health Program
- one-on-one brief counselling to newcomers with complex needs, as well as comprehensive settlement needs assessment
- referrals to appropriate community programs and resources
- group activities that provide coping strategies, support, skill-building and self-help opportunities
Cybersecurity Training - IT Security Bridge Training
- for internationally trained professionals with IT backgrounds to prepare for jobs in cybersecurity
- training for a Cybersecurity Fundamentals Certificate
- mentoring, networking, and help with resumes and interview preparation
- providing a personalized job search plan, labour market information, networking
Toronto, ON, M6R 2B7
Blend of virtual and in-person services offered
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Settlement Services
- counselling, individual or group integration and orientation assistance
- form filling; conversation circles; citizenship test preparation
- information and referral in the areas of training and education, basic banking, legal assistance, health care, housing, interpretation, translation
Sister2Sister Community Leadership Program
- six-month free leadership development program, see website for eligibility
- participants learn diverse skill set and have the opportunity to build their social and human capital to become formal and informal leaders in their communities.
Sister2Sister Advanced Leadership Program
- skills and leadership development program that bridges the gap between employer needs and newcomer women skills, see website for eligibility
- intensive training in soft and hard skills capped by a paid internship through agency's strategic partner network.
Toronto, ON, M6M 3W3
Settlement, case management and wraparound services
Settlement Program
Orientation, needs and eligibility assessments, and pre- and post-arrival information and referral on education, settlement, employment, social assistance, housing, recreation
- assistance in accessing services
- language and skills training
- job search and employment counselling
- assistance in establishing social and professional networks
- problem solving, conflict resolution, cross cultural communication
- workshops, seminars
Community Connections Mentorship Program
Group orientation activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees with trained volunteer mentors
- help in establishing social and professional networks
- development of citizenship and civic engagement
- skills and career development
Job Search Workshops (JSW)
For new immigrants and Convention refugees, legally entitled to work in Canada
- job search techniques workshops
- labour market information
- access to trades and professions
- resume preparation, networking
- extensive individual assistance
Toronto, ON, M5T 2C2
Matches groups of volunteers with refugee newcomers for up to six months of social and integration support, including
- English language practice
- tutoring for young learners
- job search assistance including resume building, job searching, interview preparation
- support with system navigation (education, health care)
- cultural transition support
- social support and community involvement
- social events and recreation activities
- support available in-person and virtually
Toronto, ON, M5T 2W6
Newcomer Services Settlement Program
- information and orientation
- translation and interpretation
- referral to community resources
- assistance in filling out forms including the health card, permanent resident card renewal and Canadian citizenship application
- supportive counselling
- employment related services
- information workshops
- income tax preparation for low income newcomers
Newcomer Youth Programs: youth 12-17 years
- athletics and recreation
- tutoring/homework help
- gaming programs
- newcomer youth drop-in program
- educational workshops
- summer Newcomer leader-in-training program
Toronto, ON, M6J 1Y2
Settlement and Adaptation Services
- information and referral, orientation, housing referrals
- one to one gambling counselling and workshops
- translation and interpretation
- documentation, form filling
- outreach, social development program, educational workshops, career mentoring
- employment counselling
- resume preparation, job search techniques
- access to telephone, fax, photocopier
- assistance obtaining certification of education and/or trade documents
Toronto, ON, M5S 2T9
- information and referral
- individual counselling
- job search assistance, newcomer job search resources
- health and family services support
- information and orientation group workshops
- participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry
Toronto, ON, M6J 3A2
Settlement services
Individual assistance with immigration, orientation and other settlement-related issues
- information and referral
- identification documents, applying for government benefits/services, housing, legal issues and accessing healthcare services
- employment education and support
- group settlement sessions
- client advocacy support
Group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees (all ages)
Trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist with language learning in English language settlement groups, orienting to new community, and establishing social and professional networks
- volunteering and civic engagement
- financial literacy
- skills and career development
- free immigration legal clinics
Newcomer Youth Program for youth 13-30 years
- leadership training
- entrepreneurship
- homework club
- one-to-one help with resume writing and job search skills
- post-secondary and scholarship applications
- cooking classes
- mentorship
- sports clubs and recreation
- art and design activities
- volunteer program
- civic engagement activities
- individual and group mental health and wellness support
Toronto, ON, M6G 1A5
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 Workshops and Resources
- 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
Job Search Workshop (JSW) -- for new immigrants and convention refugees, legally entitled to work in Canada
- 5 day job search techniques workshops, covering labour market information, access to trades and professions, resume preparation, networking
- extensive individual assistance
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
Mentoring Programs
- connect with professionals that will support you with your career growth and development
Programs for Women
- specific learning components designed to support women into specific sectors of work
- mentoring and guest speakers from leading employers to enhance learning
Programs for Refugees
- build professional networks, find mentors, learn about the labour market in Canada, access real opportunities with employers, and improve their job search skills
Programs for Youth (ages 15-29)
- support youth to find their way in the current job market and launch a meaningful career
Toronto, ON, M6G 1A5
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
Toronto, ON, M5S 3E6
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
Toronto, ON, M6K 1M1
Settlement Program
- needs assessment and referral, information and orientation
- translation and interpretation
- assistance with government applications and form filling
- citizenship classes and facilitation of ceremonies
- participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto, childminding and TTC tokens available -- see separate entry
Settlement services are also available to newcomers from the Ukraine who have come to Canada through the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET)
Employment Services
- assessment and employment counselling
- job search training, resume preparation, workshops
- referral to employment centres
- access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier
Newcomer Youth Program
- social, educational and recreational services
- information and outreach
- employment assistance
- peer tutoring (suspended until further notice)
- youth leadership development
Income Tax Support
- year-round income tax clinic by appointment for individuals and families with low incomes
- seasonal income tax clinic with West Neighbourhood House
Educational and Cultural Activities
- workshops and information on Canadian culture and multicultural diversity
- annual events and recognition of global celebrations
- anti-racism and access and equity programs
- community events, festivals and celebrations
Child Minding Training Program: in partnership with Davenport Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Centre, and Queen West Community Health Centre
Seniors Programs
- Saturday social and exercise program
- Tibetan Seniors Program
- Tai Chi, Line Dance and Yoga
- Thursday afternoon English conversation class for Tibetan seniors
- drop-in facility and social, emotional and settlement support for seniors
Toronto, ON, M6K 1L5
Settlement Program
- needs assessment and referral, information and orientation
- translation and interpretation
- assistance with government applications and form filling
- citizenship classes
- participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto, childminding and TTC tokens available -- see separate entry
Newcomers from the Ukraine who came to Canada via the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) can also receive settlement services
Employment Support Services
- assessment and employment counselling
- job search training, resume preparation, workshops
- referral to employment centres
- access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier
Newcomer Youth Program
- social, educational and recreational services
- information and outreach
- employment assistance
- peer tutoring - suspended until further notice
- youth leadership development
Income Tax Support
- year round income tax clinic by appointment for individuals and families with low incomes
- seasonal income tax clinic with West Neighbourhood House
Educational and Cultural Activities
- workshops and information on Canadian culture and multicultural diversity
- annual events and recognition of global celebrations
- anti-racism and access and equity programs
- community events, festivals and celebrations
Toronto, ON, M6K 1L8
Settlement Services
- information and newcomer' orientation; group information sessions on settlement
- referrals to access other programs and services
- interpretation
- support with applications to government programs and services
- settlement counselling; family reunification support
- English conversation classes
- computer skills training; life skills seminars
- employment counseling
- career exploration, goal setting and planning
- job search assistance and workshops e.g LinkedIn workshops
- networking with employers
- resume and cover letter preparation, mock interviews
- labour market information and exploration
- referral to other employment-related information and programs
- leadership training and workshops, education and information sessions on topics relevant to youth
- summer activities and festive seasonal celebrations
- financial literacy training, financial planning support for post-secondary education
- career planning, academic support
- life coaching, supportive counselling
- information sessions on topics that impact family wellbeing
- leadership training and workshops, skills development
- supportive counselling
- support for women in abusive relationships
- social, recreation and wellness programs
- information and support in applying for Old Age Security, Canada Pension Plan, Guaranteed Income Supplement, seniors housing
- supportive counselling
Centre for French speaking women
Services for Victims of Violence and/or Sexual Assault
- individual counselling
- emotional support and accompaniment
Community Programs (for all francophone women)
- sexual assault prevention in primary and secondary schools
- sexual assault prevention within the community
- volunteer opportunities
Services for Newcomer, Immigrant and Refugee Women
- settlement services for French-speaking immigrant and refugee women
- accompaniment to settlement related appointments
- Action Femmes -- social and education group for newly arrived refugee and immigrant women who are feeling isolated
Transitional and Housing Support Program for Women who are Victims of Violence
- assistance in finding housing
ÉLAN Program
- employment preparation for all Francophone women in search of employment
- computer courses
Tremplin Program
- self-employment and entrepreneurship workshops
Family Court Support Worker Program
- information on the family court process
- assistance in documenting the history of abuse for family court proceedings
- referral to specialized services and supports in the community
- safety planning
- accompaniment of the victim to court proceedings, if necessary
Toronto, ON, M5S 1A1
- programs for internationally trained professionals
- continuing education
- distance learning
- three campuses located in the Greater Toronto Area
ON, M6N 4B4
settlement related information * support navigating health and government
systems * LGBTQ+ settlement * referral to housing, legal and employment
services * one-on-one settlement support * group information sessions
Toronto, ON, M4T 1L9
Assists highly skilled internationally trained immigrants (ITIs) gain equivalent work experience in Ontario
- network cabling occupations
Toronto, ON, M6M 4L8
- English language skills instruction to increase literacy, numeracy, and ability in listening, speaking, reading and writing
- workshops, conversation circles and community activities
- computer lab
Toronto, ON, M6M 4L8
Community economic development
Newcomer Supports and Settlement Services
- needs assessment and post-arrival information and referral to community and social services such as housing, food bank, and furniture bank
- support with finding child care, registering children in school and health care
- help filling out government forms, including housing and immigration sponsorship forms
- community support through volunteer befriending, and conversation circles to practise English
- help with connecting to language classes
- workshops to reduce stress of adjusting to Canadian culture
- English as a Second Language and English for Life and Work in Canada
- conversation and pronunciation classes
- job search preparation and online or in-class training to develop job search strategies and workplace communication skills
- employment counselling: resume help, job readiness clinic, employment counselling, skills and career development and help in establishing social and professional networks
- referral to credential evaluation programs such as WES and support for internationally trained professionals
Employment Training Programs: registered private careers college providing for
- Early Childhood Assistants
- industrial skills training, including warehouse skills such as forklift operator certification
- bicycle assembly and maintenance
- building maintenance and superintendent
Youth Programs:
- immigration and settlement peer counselling services
- leadership skills training and employment assistance to newcomer youth
Child Care: multiple child care centres across Toronto -- see separate listing
