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Organisation:
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Working Skills Centre - Toronto - Eglinton Ave E
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Adresse postale:
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55 Eglinton Ave E Suite 703
Toronto, ON
M4P 1G8
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Point géographique:
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Cross streets: Yonge St and Eglinton Ave E
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Notes sur l'accessibilité:
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Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms; braille elevator with lowered buttons; street parking
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Heures d’ouverture:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm; Sat 10 am- 3 pm
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Description des services:
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Orientation and Adaptation Services- needs assessment and Information and referral to community and social services
- community support through volunteer befriending
- conversation circles to practice English with a social café program that includes arts and crafts and presentations
- help connecting to language classes
- workshops to reduce stress of adjusting to Canadian culture
Supportive counselling- short-term counselling to clients who encounter difficulties in adjusting to life in Canada and assistance in overcoming challenges
- focus on career guidance and identifying realistic pathways to finding employment
Citizenship Test Preparation- tests and activities to help newcomers prepare for the Citizenship Test
- offered in-class
Occupation Specific Language Training- workplace communication courses in business communication
Bridging services- connects skilled or internationally trained professional newcomers to employment with job placements, mentorship, volunteering and networking connections
Job search preparation and training- job search strategies and workplace communication skills
Employment counselling- resume help
- job readiness clinic and employment counselling
- skills upgrading and career development
- help in establishing social and professional networks
Other services include Academy of Computer and Employment Skills -- see website for details
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Frais:
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Vary according to program or service; some services covered by Ontario Works
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Procédé et formulaires:
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Call, email or drop in to make an appointment
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Admissibilité / population desservie:
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Orientation and Adaptation Services -- Permanent Residents or Convention refugees
Citizenship Test Preparation classes -- Permanent residents who have been physically present in Canada for three out of the last five years
Bridging Services -- Permanent residents, convention refugees or refugee claimants (immigrants who have become Canadian citizens are also eligible); must have a post-secondary certificate or degree from outside Canada and international work experience in a profession or trade
Occupation Specific Language Training -- Permanent residents or Convention refugees with training or experience in the relevant occupation or sector and intermediate level English; CLB benchmarks are required -- contact for information
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Zone(s) desservie(s):
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Greater Toronto Area
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