SfCeNews Vol 02 No. 10 (November 2001)

Volume II. Issue 10. November 30, 2001
Skills for Change (SfC) is a non-profit agency based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Our mandate is to "provide learning and training opportunities for immigrants and refugees so that they can participate in the workplace and wider community".

In this edition...
Computer Instructors Needed, New Pioneers Gala, Alumni Holiday Party, Forum on Newcomer Services, Alumni Survey Results Are In. Next edition: January 30, 2002
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Computer Instructors Needed
The Tech@Skills program is designed to provide high quality technical instruction to clients. We are looking for highly qualified instructors to form a team that will work together to develop new and innovative courses for our clients. Click here for job posting.

Alumni Holiday Party
All SfC Alumni, current students and SfC staff, are invited to a pot-luck holiday party Tuesday, December 11, at 6 p.m. The party will be held at SfC and all attendees are required to RSVP.

Staff Changes
Welcome to...
Maria Garofalo
Dave Mago
Goodbye and good luck to...
Cristina Pernia
Asha Chakkalakal
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Newcomer Services
by Roland Rhooms

On November 21/22, STIC participated in the annual Employment Resource Centre/Information Referral Service Forum at Metro Hall.
Frontline workers heard about programs and services available in the community with an emphasis on Newcomer Services.
Some of the issues discussed included, licensing and accreditation, financial assistance, testing biases, demand for programs, response by government to the demands, and access to accurate information.
The need for more bridging programs, such as the CARE Project, was highlighted. Feedback focused on the need for all levels of government to work together to develop and implement specific programs aimed at Newcomers and the need to integrate more quickly into Canada's labour market.
Alumni Survey
The SfC Alumni Committee encourages active participation of program graduates in supporting the work of SfC through social events or fund-raising activities and in creating a network for information.
An Internet survey of graduates has, so far, produced very encouraging results:
94% the training or services they received at SfC helpful
70% of respondents are working
67% were interested in volunteering, attending networking evenings and receiving SfCeNews.
Acronym Soup
Confused? Don't be. Here's a list of our agency acronyms, what they mean and (where applicable) a link to the program web page.
CES - Clerical Employment Services
EAS - Employment Assistance Program
EPRS - Employment for Retail Services
ERC - Employment Resource Centre
FOAP - Finance & Office Assistant Program
IAT - Intake, Assessment and Training
JSC - Job Search Centre
JSW - Job Search Workshop
LINC - Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada
NPA - New Pioneers Awards
STIC - Sector Terminology Information & Counselling

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