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Organisation:
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Cross-Cultural Community Services Association, The - Toronto - Scarborough Centre - Cross-Cultural Community Services Association, The, TCCSA Scarborough Centre
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Adresse postale:
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325 Bamburgh Circle Unit A107
Toronto, ON
M1W 3Y1
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Point géographique:
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Cross street: Warden Ave and Steeles Ave E
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Notes sur l'accessibilité:
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Fully accessible - Wheelchair accessible non-powered door at entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall
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Description des services:
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Assists newcomers to adapt to life in Canada
Settlement Services- orientation and cultural transition counselling services
- information and referral
- translation and interpretation - on education, immigration, housing, transportation, children's benefit, taxation, employment, health care system, citizenship, seniors' benefits, recreation
- free annual income tax clinic for newcomers and seniors with low incomes
- free commissioner of oath services for select documents; call to inquire
- free credential assessments through World Education Services (WES) for Permanent Residents and Convention Refugees educated from Afghanistan, Eritrea, Iraq, Palestine, Sudan, Syria, Türkiye, Ukraine, and Venezuela
Language and Skills Training- participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA -- see separate entry, part-time and evening classes
Community Connections - promotes interaction between newcomers and Canadians through cultural and career mentoring, networking, and other activities such as conversation circles, mentoring, youth leadership training, groups for seniors and women, cultural activities and celebrations
Newcomer Seniors Group- community information sessions
- social activities
The Wellness Oasis- short-term individual counselling for Convention refugees and landed immigrants
- wellness sessions on mental and physical health
Community Engagement and Volunteering- professional and personal skills development through orientations and trainings
- opportunities to expand social and professional networks
- obtain community service hours for Ontario secondary diploma requirement
Youth Employment Services- employment support services to youth 15-30 years facing barriers such as language, culture, accessibility, mental health and/or other challenges
- financial assistance to help eligible youth with expenses such as travel, Internet, mobile devices and/or emergency aid
- free recruitment services for employers across a range of industries including job description writing, job postings, pre-screening of candidates
- wage subsidies of up to $10/hour over the job placement term
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Admissibilité / population desservie:
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Open to all including newcomers, refugees and citizens
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Langues:
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English * Cantonese * Mandarin
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Zone(s) desservie(s):
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Markham and Toronto (North York, Scarborough)
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