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Organization:
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YWCA Toronto - Employment and Training Services - Etobicoke - Dixon Rd - Employment and Training, JUMP Program - Etobicoke
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Address:
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222 Dixon Rd Suite 207
Toronto, ON
M9P 3S5
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Location:
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Cross streets: Islington Ave and Dixon Rd
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Accessibility Notes:
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Wheelchair accessible building including barrier-free washrooms
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm, recommended to call first for in-person service
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Service Description:
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Newcomer settlement support- individual and group counselling
- career exploration
- skills based training for better employability
- information and referral: health care, housing, school, recreation, transportation, banking
- career and skills assessment
- access to computer lab, printer, fax, and photo
Training programs and events- cash register training
- retail and customer service training
- food safety/handling training certificate (to gain skills for working in the food industry)
- writing a resume/cover letter
- job interview skills
- WHIMIS training
Guest speakers covering a range of settlement topics, field trips and cultural celebrations
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Application:
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Call or email office; pre-registration required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Newcomer women, girls and gender diverse people 13 years and older; must be permanent resident or Convention refugee or temporary resident with work permit under the Live-in Caregiver program, CUAET
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Languages:
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English * Cantonese * Hindi * Portuguese * Urdu
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Area Served:
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Vaughan, Peel Region, and Greater Toronto Area
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