Settlement Services

At Skills for Change we have experienced settlement counsellors who facilitate the social, economic and civic integration of immigrants and refugees in Canada. Services provided include:

Settlement Services for Adults

• Information sessions

• Workshops

• Referrals

• Mentoring support

• Individual and/or family counselling

Settlement Services for Youth (ages 16-29)

• Peer to peer mentoring

• Workshops

• Homework clubs

• Settlement Counselling

Counsellors availability:

Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm.

Saturday from: 9am to 3pm.

Calling in advance for an appointment is recommended.

Mentoring for Change

Mentoring is a great way to learn about your settlement options, employment in your field/profession, increase your networks and improve your English. Mentoring may be offered individually or in a group for a period of 4 months.

These services are provided to Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees or live in caregivers. See below the eligibility criteria for each type of mentoring support provided:

Employment Mentoring:

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience outside of Canada

• Minimum CLB level 7

• Completed an employment preparation workshop

Settlement Mentoring:

• Preferred English language level: CLB 4 (lower levels depends on availability of mentors)

Language Mentoring:

• CLB 4+ (lower levels depends on availability of mentors)

Click here for more information about our Mentoring for Change program.

Employment Preparation

Employment Preparation Workshop

Our workshops last 2 weeks, Mondays to Thursdays, from 9:30am to 3pm. The training provided is a blended model, which includes classroom and online delivery. Topics include:

• Strategic Job Search

• Targeted Resumes/Cover Letters

• Interview for Success

• Labour Market Information

• Cross-cultural and Workplace Communication

• Individual Employment Counselling

Pronunciation for Interviews

• Free one-on-one career coaching

• Practice your pronunciation in interviewing scenarios

Resume / Cover Letter

• Free one-on-one career coaching

• Create a powerful resume and a strong cover letter

Eligibility Criteria:

• Permanent Resident, Convention Refugee or live in caregivers

• Minimum CLB level 4

Workshops Schedule:

• Session 1 | 13- Apr-20 to 23-Apr-20

• Session 2 | 11-May-20 to 20-May-20

• Session 3 | 15-Jun-20 to 25-Jun-20

• Session 4 | 13-Jul-20 to 23-Jul-20

• Session 5 | 17-Aug-20 to 27-Aug-20

• Session 6 | 07-Sep-20 to 17-Sep-20

• Session 7 | 12-Oct-20 to 22-Oct-20

• Session 8 | 16-Nov-20 to 26-Nov-20

• Session 9 | 01-Dec-20 to 11-Dec-20

• Session 10 | 11-Jan-21 to 21-Jan-21

• Session 11 | 08-Feb-21 to 18-Feb-21

• Session 12 | 08-Mar-21 to 18-Mar-21

Language Services

ELT

Learn terminology specific to your profession, improve your English and learn how to target your resume, interview successfully and secure a job in your profession or related to your profession. Enhanced Language Training (ELT) is an intensive five-week program that helps raise your English proficiency and assists you in finding work in your field. NEW ELT for Construction Trades coming soon. Click here for more information.

Eligibility:

• Permanent Resident or Convention Refugee

• Internationally trained or educated Engineers, IT and Construction Trades

• CLB 6+

• Language level must be assessed and referred to the program by the YMCA

ESL

Do you want to master medical terminology? Then, sign for the ESL/Medical Terminology program. This program will help you enhance your medical terminology while developing English communication skills that are helpful in a medical office setting. Click here for more information.

Eligibility:

• 18 years of age or older

• First language is not English or French

• Intermediate level of English (CLB 5-7)

• Have completed high school AND are not currently enrolled in any publicly supported day s

Youth Leadership

Leadership Program

Our leadership program is designed for youth ages 16-29, Mondays to Fridays, from 9:30am to 3pm. Training includes:

• Life skills

• Peer to peer mentoring

• Information sessions with guest speakers

• Employment preparation

• Individual employment/settlement counselling

• Online and classroom delivery

Eligibility Criteria:

• Permanent Resident, Convention Refugee or live in caregivers

• Minimum CLB level 4

• Youth ages 16-29

For more information about youth leadership services please contact:

AROOP RAYU 

arayu@skillsforchange.org

Tel: 416.658.3101 ext. 221