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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.
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Programs
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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
In person
Online
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
Youth Wellness Centre (YWC)
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, Phone and In-Person
Youth (age 12 – 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 12 – 29) born outside of Canada
Online
In person
ILEO Construction Union Employment Pathway Program
This program provides pre-employment training, union apprenticeships, paid work placements, and mentorship to help residents of the Scarborough Golden Mile neighbourhood launch successful careers in the skilled trades.
Registration is required
Virtual and in-person
Online
In person
Building Maintenance Operator Training Program (BMOT)
This program is a six-week training initiative designed to prepare individuals for careers in building maintenance for residential buildings.
Registration is required
Virtual and in-person
Online
In person
Pre-Apprenticeship and Trades Programs
WoodGreen offers free Pre-Apprentice and Trades Programs, catering to newcomers and those facing employment barriers to provide a pathway to high-demand trades. Participants undergo assessments for grade 12 Math and English and engage in Academic Upgrading to develop essential communication and numeracy skills for entry into skilled trades.
Registration is required
Virtual and in-person
In person
Online
Plumbing Pre-Apprenticeship Level 1 Program
In partnership with George Brown College, this 15-week skills training program provides newcomers and jobseekers with an opportunity to start their skilled trades career in plumbing. Participants will have access to additional supports to assist them with their training throughout the program.
Registration is required
Virtual and in-person
In person
Online
Newcomer Community Integration Program (NCIP)
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
In person
Online
Personalized Career Accelerator (for Newcomers to Canada)
The Personalized Career Accelerator program (formerly known as Mentoring Pathways to Employment) helps skilled newcomers to succeed in a Canadian job search and connects them with a mentor with shared experiences who can support their journey.
41 Chauncey Ave. Toronto, ON M8Z 2Z2
Virtual and in-person
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
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
CNC/Precision Machining Skills Training Program
Delivered in partnership with George Brown College, this free training program is designed to prepare women and gender-diverse individuals for entry-level work in the manufacturing sector. The program includes Academic Upgrading, CNC/Precision Machining training, and the opportunity for a paid job placement.
Registration is required
Virtual and in-person
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
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