Our volunteers work with newcomer adults as they transition into Canadian society and the workplace.
Quick facts
Service Type: Employment, Newcomer
Eligibility: Newcomer adults, including Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees, live-in caregivers and Government Assisted Refugees
Delivery: Currently, this program is being offered virtually and via phone/email. This information will be updated once in-person programming resumes.
Fee: Free
Partners: Toronto Public Library (Pape, Coxwell and St. James Town branches), TD Insurance
Program description
Community Connections offers a variety of resources for newcomers and Internationally Trained Professionals as they adapt to the Canadian workforce.
Career Mentorship
Skilled newcomers are paired with established Canadian mentors from similar professions to assist with transitioning and succeeding in the workplace.
In this video, Community Connections mentor Darrell and newcomer Rahul share their stories and experience with the program.
Language and Communication Training Sessions
English Conversation Circles offer newcomers a chance to practice English with the guidance of English speakers in a casual, welcoming environment.
Sessions include ESL Social Club, pronunciation workshops and Public Speaking Club.
Professional Networking and Seminars
An opportunity to meet Community Connections volunteers, employers and guest speakers from diverse professional backgrounds to gain insight into Canadian business communications and culture.
Life coaching and career coaching seminars are also offered.
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