- IRCC
- Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
- City of Toronto
- Lifeline Syria
Newcomers
We offer settlement services for immigrants and refugees, both individuals and families, including assistance with government services, English Language classes, citizenship test preparation and support in accessing health care, education, housing and employment.
Programs
Online
In person
Employment Skills for Level 1 Pre-Apprenticeship in Plumbing
In partnership with George Brown College, this 14-week skills training program provides newcomers and jobseekers with an opportunity to start their skilled trades career in plumbing. Participants will engage in 5-weeks of academic upgrading and have access to additional supports to assist them with their training throughout the program.
Registration is required
Virtual and in-person
Online
In person
Settlement Services for Newcomers and Refugees
We work with immigrants and refugees to access affordable housing resources, employment opportunities and government services, including health care. We can also address questions regarding citizenship, permanent residency and work permits.
Virtual and in person by appointment only
Newcomers of all ages
Online
Newcomer Women Entrepreneurship Program (NWEP)
The Newcomer Women Entrepreneurship Program (NWEP) is a free online training program for English and Arabic-speaking women who are interested in learning and developing entrepreneurial skills to start a business.
Registration is required
Virtual
In person
Online
Newcomer Community Integration Program
The Newcomer Community Integration Program (NCIP) works to address barriers experienced by newcomer immigrants and refugees who identify as women. We help to improve access to supports and opportunities that foster social and economic integration.
41 Chauncey Ave. Toronto, ON M8Z 2Z2
Virtual and in-person
Online
Youth Wellness Centre
The Youth Wellness Centre is a welcoming and inclusive space offering a range of services, including financial counselling, settlement programs, mental health support and access to community-based services to find supportive housing and employment opportunities.
Virtual, on the phone
Youth (age 13 – 29)
Online
Newcomer Youth Settlement
Designed for youth who are new to Canada, this program offers recreational, skill-building and mental health services, working with young newcomers as they make friends and settle into their new home.
Virtual, on the phone
Youth (age 13 – 25) born outside of Canada
In person
Online
Mentoring Pathways to Employment (for Newcomers to Canada)
The Mentoring Pathways to Employment (MPE) program empowers skilled newcomers to find and retain meaningful employment in line with their education, skills and experience.
41 Chauncey Ave. Toronto, ON M8Z 2Z2
Virtual and in-person
Online
Employer Engagement for Immigrant Integration (EEII)
The Employer Engagement for Immigrant Integration (EEII) program supports newcomer professionals to improve their cross-cultural communication skills and connect with employment opportunities. We provide customized support to help clients build their network, understand the expectations of Canadian employers and adapt to workplace culture.
Registration is required
Virtual
In person
Online
Older Workers’ Initiative (Ontario Works recipients only)
The Older Workers’ Initiative (OWI) aims to improve access to sustainable employment for job seekers aged 45 years or older who are on Ontario Works and have been unemployed for at least 1 year.
815 Danforth Ave. Toronto, ON M4J 1L2, and 1533 Victoria Park Ave. Toronto, ON M1L 2T3
Virtual and in-person
In person
Online
Youth Possibilities Project
The Youth Possibilities Project (YPP) is funded by Service Canada’s Youth Employment and Skills Strategy. The program is open to youth aged 15 – 30 and offers 4 weeks of paid pre-employment training, followed by a 10-week paid job placement. With support from a job developer, participants explore their career options, secure a placement opportunity in their chosen field and gain valuable work experience and practical skills.
2930 Lake Shore Blvd. W. Toronto, ON M8V 1J4
Virtual and in-person
In person
Online
Newcomer Settlement Program
The Newcomer Settlement Program (NSP) provides a range of settlement and employment services for immigrants and refugees
Registration is required
Virtual and in-person
In person
Online
TRIEC Mentoring Partnership
The Mentoring Partnership connects skilled immigrants with Canadian professionals in their field. Newcomers work with mentors to understand Canadian industry trends and the local labour market, develop more effective job search strategies and build their professional network.
Commitment required: 18 hours over three months (about 1.5 hours per week)
Virtual and in-person
In person
Online
Better Jobs Ontario
Better Jobs Ontario (formerly known as Second Career) provides unemployed individuals with financial support and skills training to secure in-demand jobs in their communities.
Various locations
Virtual and in-person
In person
Online
CNC/Precision Machining Skills Training Program
Delivered in partnership with George Brown College, this free training program is designed to address the challenges faced by women in trades and prepare participants for entry-level work in the manufacturing sector. It includes 14 weeks of CNC training and employability skills training, as well as an 8-week paid job placement.
Registration is required
Virtual and in-person
Online
Building Code Skills Development for Internationally Trained Individuals
Delivered by George Brown College in partnership with WoodGreen, this 20-week skills-training program prepares internationally trained job seekers for the role of Building Official, working in the construction sector or public administration.
Registration is required
Virtual
In person
Online
Industrial Mechanic Millwright Pre-Apprenticeship Program
This free program equips students with skills related to the millwright trade, which involves installing, maintaining, diagnosing and repairing industrial machines. Delivered by George Brown College in partnership with WoodGreen, the program includes trade readiness, employment preparation and academic upgrading.
Registration is required
Virtual and in-person
In person
Online
Toronto Youth Job Corps Case Counselling
Our team provides Toronto Youth Job Corps participants with case management support to address life challenges affecting their program engagement.
Various locations
Virtual and in-person
Online
In person
English Language Services
With English Language training, newcomers can expand employment opportunities and access government services and community resources. We provide child care during class and support with transportation expenses for our in-person sessions.
Virtual and in-person
Newcomers to Canada (age 18+) and their families
Online
Syrian Family Support Program
We work with Syrian newcomers, both individuals and families, to address their unique challenges as they settle in Canada. Services are offered in Arabic and English. .
Virtual
 Newcomers of Syrian descent
Partners
Contact information
Qazi Hasan
Director, Newcomer & Youth Wellness Programs
(416) 405-5132
qhasan@woodgreen.org
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