Toronto, ON, M1H 3C3
Literacy and Basic Skills training including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills
- helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
Toronto, ON, M1B 3G5
Literacy and Basic Skills training including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills
- helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
Toronto, ON, M1L 4N4
Literacy and Basic Skills training including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills
- helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
Toronto, ON, M1R 2L2
Literacy and Basic Skills training including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills
- helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
Toronto, ON, M2J 1P9
All offices are open and all settlement workers are available 4 days in person and 1 day online; call at 416-588-3585
Settlement Services for Immigrants and Refugees
- needs assessment, information and referral, advocacy, orientation, translation and interpretation, escort, assistance in finding housing
- sponsorship of refugees
- health workshops, mental health - support groups, counselling, crisis intervention
- heritage language classes
- skills upgrading, adult literacy classes
- seniors program for mutual support and education
- youth program offering services in settlement, counselling, skills development and social events
Employment Related Services - for new immigrants and Convention refugees, legally entitled to work in Canada
- 3 or 4 day job search techniques workshops, covering labour market information, access to trades and professions, resume preparation, networking
- extensive individual assistance
Community Connections Mentorship 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
Community Development
- Afghan Women's Catering Group, Afghan Sewing Circle, media and overseas projects
Toronto, ON, M2H 3B9
Literacy and Basic Skills training including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills
- helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
Program Locations
- Norfinch Centre, 45 Norfinch Dr
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 270 Cherokee Blvd
- Building UP, Lakeshore West
Toronto, ON, M3C 1W3
Literacy and Basic Skills training including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills
- helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
Toronto, ON, M2J 4S4
Literacy and Basic Skills training including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills
- helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
Toronto, ON, M3C 1P6
Literacy and Basic Skills training including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills
- helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
Toronto, ON, M2J 2X5
- helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
Toronto, ON, M4J 2K5
Literacy and Basic Skills training including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills
- helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
Toronto, ON, M4H 1C3
All offices are open and all settlement workers are available 4 days in person and 1 day online; call at 647-438-8145
Settlement Services for Immigrants and Refugees
- needs assessment, information and referral, advocacy, orientation, translation and interpretation, escort, assistance in finding housing
- sponsorship of refugees
- health workshops, mental health - support groups, counselling, crisis intervention
- heritage language classes
- skills upgrading, adult literacy classes
- seniors program for mutual support and education
- youth program offering services in settlement, counselling, skills development and social events
Employment Related Services - for new immigrants and Convention refugees, legally entitled to work in Canada
- 3 or 4 day job search techniques workshops, covering labour market information, access to trades and professions, resume preparation, networking
- extensive individual assistance
Community Connections Mentorship 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
Community Development
- Afghan Sewing Circle
Toronto, ON, M4J 5B1
Literacy and Basic Skills training including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills
- helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
Pickering, ON, L1V 1B5
Literacy and Basic Skills training including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills
- helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
ON, M2L 1A2
Offered on full-time or part-time basis, participants learn reading, writing, maths, American Sign Language
ON, M2L 1A2
Toronto, ON, M4J 1L2
Literacy and Basic Skills training including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills
- helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
Toronto, ON, M4J 1L2
Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services to assist in transitioning to employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, postsecondary education or independence
- academic upgrading services
- helps individuals develop necessary skills for entry into college-based postsecondary education or training programs such as apprenticeship
- one-to-one or small group instruction
- may assist with TTC costs
Toronto, ON, M4G 3E8
Specialized support and emergency services for people who are Deafblind
Intervenor Services - Trained intervenors facilitate communication for people who are Deafblind * methods of communication include:
- American Sign Language
- braille
- larege-print notes
- print on palm
- two-hand manual
- voice over (speaking with an adjusted tone, speed and volume)
Services and Programs:
- Emergency Intervenor Services
- Skills Development Services
ON, M4G 3E8
Literacy and basic skills training for adults who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision * individual and group instruction to support learning goals including employment, high school and post-secondary education, and daily skills * programs are offered in the students' preferred communication method * available virtually and in classrooms, community locations, or students' homes
ON, M4G 3E8
Specialized support and emergency services for people who are Deafblind
Intervenor Services - Trained intervenors facilitate communication for people who are Deafblind * methods of communication include:
- American Sign Language
- braille
- larege-print notes
- print on palm
- two-hand manual
- voice over (speaking with an adjusted tone, speed and volume)
Services and Programs:
- Emergency Intervenor Services
- Skills Development Services
Toronto, ON, M2N 5N8
Academic, commercial and technical, day and night, credit and general interest classes
- after school programs, child care, food programs
- adult education and services
- English as a Second Language (ESL), literacy, citizenship and heritage language classes
- French immersion
- International Baccalaureate
- special education including education programs for children and youth 14-21 years with developmental disabilities
- support services
Adult Education and Services: academic upgrading, day schools
- pre-apprenticeship/apprenticeship programs
- employment services
- ESL resource centres and Enhanced Language Training (ELT)
- participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry
- Essential Skills Upgrading (Literacy and Basic Skills, LBS)
- Learning4Life, adult general interest courses
- newcomer services
- reception centers for immigrants and refugees -- see separate entries
Alternative Schools Program: flexible learning environments to meet student's needs
- list of elementary schools
- list of secondary schools
Metropolitan Toronto School for the Deaf: elementary school that operates completely in American Sign Language (ASL)
Support Services: guidance counselling
- academic counselling
- home instruction
- interpreting services for families and schools
- psychiatry, psychology, and social work
- reading and speech correction
- transportation for persons with physical disabilities
- Parenting and Family Literacy Centres, 416-394-2104
- youth alienation programs include advocacy, outreach to youth in community agencies and shelters
- all services may not be available in all locations
- day school program
- secondary credit courses offered through the Internet
- partnership with Ministry of Education
Next-Steps Employment Centre: see separate entries
For more information see branch listings
Toronto, ON, M2N 5N9
Literacy and Basic Skills training including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills
- helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
Markham, ON, L3T 4P1
Literacy and Basic Skills training including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills
- helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
Toronto, ON, M4T 1E2
Literacy and Basic Skills training including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills
- helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence
