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Organization:
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Skills for Change - Toronto - St Clair Ave W
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Address:
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791 St Clair Ave W
Toronto, ON
M6C 1C7
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Location:
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Cross streets: Christie St and St Clair Ave W
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Accessibility Notes:
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Street parking ; wheelchair accessible building on basement and first level ; automatic main entrance ; barrier-free washroom including door and stall
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Hours:
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Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
Program hours may vary; call for details
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Service Description:
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Settlement services, language training, skills development and upgrading, employment preparation, sustainability programming
programs for women, youth and seniors
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
- Newcomer-focused employment workshops
- Women Connecting with Women:
- for any newcomer who is woman-identified
- 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
Language training:- Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)
- in English 4-5 (intermediate) and 6-7 (High Intermediate/Advanced)
- Talking Tech
- 10-week sector-specific language training in data analytics
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
- Black Community Access Program
- Black Youth in STEM
- Black Women in Data Analytics
- career Skills
- offers affordable and convenient courses for upskilling, career advancement, and business growth
- hands-on courses, led by top instructors in a small group model
- leadership development programs
- youth climate action initiative
- Black leadership institute
Seniors- workshops for seniors on health and wellness, tech-literacy
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Application:
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Call 416-658-3101 ext 0 to book appointment for orientation and assessment session
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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All newcomers, immigrants and refugees
Special focus on internationally-trained professionals
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