NEWCOMER RESOURCES
Newcomer Resources
Jan 22, 2021
Education
Adult Literacy and Upgrading - Parkdale Project Read
Click Here
Financial Support for Post-Secondary Education in Construction/ Trades / Engineering -
BOLT Financial Awards application now open until April 23
Financial Support during COVID for Education
One-time funding to support children, youth and students during the 2020-2021 school year. Deadline to apply extended to Feb 8, 2021
Financial Support for Low-income families to access the Internet
For families who currently receive the maximum Canada Child Benefit from the federal government – access to $10/ month internet - For Flyer - Click Here
Instructions to sign up through online portal: Click Here
COVID-19 Resources
Updated List of COVID-19 Resources –
Toronto North LIP Click Here
For Refugee Claimant Clients
Webinar: Updates to the refugee claim process during COVID-19 – Jan 26
First Contact Ontario - Canadian Red Cross Click Here
For Permanent Residents (PR Status)
Maintaining permanent residency in Canada - Online Info session with Downtown Legal Services - Jan 28
Webinar Registration - Zoom Click Here
Confronting Anti-Black Racism
Confronting Anti-Black Racism Council Advisory Committee
Applications now open
Toronto Public Appointments - Agency Profile - Click Here
Employment
Seneca Winter Career Fair: Feb 1 – 5
2021 Winter Virtual Career Fair - Seneca - Toronto, Canada (senecacollege.ca) Click Here
Legal Information/ Worker’s Rights during COVID-19
Workers Action Centre | Organizing for Fair Employment - Click Here
Hotline: 416 531 0778; 1 855 531 0778
Community Legal Education Ontario
Home | CLEO (Community Legal Education Ontario /
Éducation juridique communautaire Ontario) Click Here
Community Supports
Community Paramedicine Program – Home visits for vulnerable seniors/persons
Toronto Paramedic Services Community Paramedic Home Visits - Click Here
To receive a referral form for a client:
cphome@toronto.ca or 416 397 4322
Newcomer Resources
Jan 15, 2021
Employment
Statistics Canada is hiring about 32,000 people for census enumerator and crew leader positions across Canada: Census jobs
Public Health is recruiting 100+ part-time Support Assistants: More Information
Please see the Flyer Here
Refugees
Refugee Determination System: A Practical Guide – For frontline workers who support refuge claimants
Refugee determination system: a practical guide | Canadian Council for Refugees (ccrweb.ca)
See Canadian Council for Refugees List of Practical Resources:
Practical Information | Canadian Council for Refugees (ccrweb.ca)
International Students
COVID-19: Visitors, temporary workers and students
Find out how COVID-19 is affecting you and what to do if you’re a visitor, temporary worker or international student.
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Visitors, temporary workers and students - Canada.ca
COVID-19: Guidelines to support the return of international students arriving from abroad
COVID-19: A Guide for International Students in Canada Arriving from Abroad - Canada.ca
Former international students who hold or held a PGWP will have the opportunity to apply for an open work permit, January 27, 2021
Government of Canada announces new policy to help former international students live in, work in and continue contributing to Canada - Canada.ca
Financial Support During COVID
Benefits for Affected Workers (essential/non-essential) and Families during the Pandemic (Service Canada) - Webinar
COVID-19 Income Support Information - City Of Toronto
Click Here
COVID-19 Educational Materials – City of Toronto/ Toronto Public Health
COVID-19: Lockdown Guide for Toronto Residents - dos and don'ts for residents during lockdown. It is available in English (HTML only) and as a PDF in 16 other languages
COVID-19: Printable Information Posters & Graphics - Available for download in English and in other languages: toronto.ca/covid19posters.
Education / Training
Essential Skills Upgrading- Free Computer Workshops
Intro to Word: Tues and Thurs; Jan 26 – Feb 18; 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Click Here
Intro to PowerPoint: Thurs and Fri; Jan 21 – Feb 12; 1:00 – 3:30 pm
Click Here
Excel: Mon and Wed; Jan 25 – Mar 8; 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Click Here
Navigating Adult Education Pathways Webinar for Service Providers who Support Newcomer Learners: Jan 26, 10:00 – 11:30 am Click Here
Recreation
Tastes from Home: Recipes from the Refugee Community Cookbook, The UN Refugee Agency
UNHCR - A cookbook for the holidays celebrates the flavours that make us who we are
Newcomer Resources
Jan 7, 2021
Employment
Hiring Immigrant Professional Talent
Online Hiring Event for Education Sector in Durham, Jan 13, 2 – 4pm
Click Here
Ontario Internship Program
Interns gain paid work experience as they explore career opportunities with the Ontario Public Service (OPS).
Home (gov.on.ca)
Education
Free Basic Computer Skills (Frontier College)
Online classes begin Jan 11, 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Click Here
COVID-19
Latest COVID News and Updates from the City of Toronto, Jan 4, 2021
COVID-19 – City of Toronto
Newcomer Resources
Dec 31, 2020
COVID-19 Resources
Vaccine Information Updated
Resources that now have translations:
-Testing Positive for COVID and Income Support
-Follow Up Instructions for Individuals Tested for COVID-19
COVID-19 Testing – City of Toronto
-Information for Residents in Residential Buildings fact sheet:
Click Here
-Face Masks & Coverings fact sheet:
-COVID-19 Self-Isolation Class Order fact sheet:
Click Here
-Temporary Change in Contact Tracing notice:
Click Here
Education
New Lockdown Measures for Schools in Toronto as of Dec 26
For info on TDSB Schools: Article Details Page (tdsb.on.ca)
For info on TCDSB Schools: Back to School Updates & Announcements on School Reopening | TCDSB
Support for At Risk Youth in Jamestown, Rexdale
Pathways to Education Rexdale (Jamestown) – For eligible Grade 8 and High School students to help them complete high school.
Tutoring, mentoring, financial and social supports
Pathways to Education Rexdale - Rexdale (rexdalechc.com)
Toronto Public Library Modifying Services as of Dec 28
COVID-19 Impacts to the Toronto Public Library - What's On at the Library (typepad.com)
Education/ Employment
Pathways to Skilled Trades at Humber – Finish Carpentry
Free 8 week program, 18-30 years + unemployed, paid supports
Events/ Workshops for Youth Success and Employment – Jan 2021
Programs for Newcomers from Arab Community Centre of Toronto
January Activity Calendar
Professional Development for Career/ Employment Counsellors
CERIC’s Workshop Series for Winter/ Spring includes:
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Motivational Interviewing
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Labour Market
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Career Theories
Recreation
City of Toronto outdoor ice rinks are open
Skating & Winter Sports – City of Toronto
Refugees
New video from IRCC for Refugees on Resettling in Canada
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English: A Refugee’s Resettlement Journey to Canada - YouTube
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French:
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Arabic:
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Farsi:
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Somali:
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Swahili:
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Tigrinya:
Newcomer Resources
Dec 18, 2020
Seniors
COVID-19 – Winter Guide for Seniors
For Details Click Here
For PDF Click Here
Stay Healthy and Connected for Mandarin-speaking Seniors (55+ years)
For English flyer Click Here
For Mandarin flyer Click Here
Families
COVID Resources List for Families – Toronto Children’s Services, Dec 2020
The resource will be continually updated and can be found here:
EarlyON Child and Family Centres – City of Toronto
Protecting Yourself, Your Family and the Community from COVID-19
Free Toronto Public Health Webinars
ENGLISH - This session will be supported in Mandarin.
Wednesday, January 20, 2021 @ 1:00 PM: Webinar Registration - Zoom
Arabic
Wednesday, January, 27, 2021 @ 1:00 PM: Webinar Registration - Zoom
Children
Virtual Arts and Craft Program for 6 -13 years - Thurs: 4 -5pm
Education – TDSB
Important TDSB Elementary Switching (InPerson / Virtual) Update, Dec 15
Switching Between In-Person Learning and Virtual Learning (tdsb.on.ca)
Education – For New Immigrants, Adults
Digital and Media Literacy Training
Free 25 hours of instruction, starts Jan 2021, registration required
Employment
Consultation on making Apprenticeship and Skilled Trades more accessible for young people in Ontario
For more info and to complete the survey:
Consultation: apprenticeship and skilled trades in Ontario | Ontario.ca
Health and Safety – TPH
COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheet
Newcomer Resources
Dec 11, 2020
Essential Needs Delivery
Ontario Community Support Program
Delivery of meals and essentials to low-income seniors / vulnerable populations
Click Here
Employment Workshops
Employment Standards Workshop
Explores your rights as an employee and working during the pandemic
Dec 16: 1:00 – 3:00 pm
To register Click Here
Health & Safety Workshop
Learn more about staying safe in the workplace and what to ask your employer
Dec 18: 1:00 – 3:00 pm
To register Click Here
Employment/ Careers
Careers in Corrections at Toronto South Detention Centre
Virtual Info session – Dec 16, 3:00 – 5:00 pm
To register Click Here
Education/ Employment
Pathways to Skilled Trades at Humber
Free 8 week program, 18-30 years, paid supports
For a program flyer Click Here
Education
Online Homework Help
Mon and Tues – For help with Math, Science, French, English & Social Studies
For the flyer Click Here
Public Education from City of Toronto
New multilingual posters on how to stay safe during COVID-19
Newcomer Resources
Dec 4, 2020
COVID-19 Posters and Graphics – Staying Safe during COVID
City of Toronto has simplified, redesigned and translated a number of key COVID educational materials:
COVID-19: Posters & Graphics – City of Toronto
Health Care and Mental Health
Health Care for Uninsured People during COVID
Webinar: Nov 27, 12 – 1:30 pm
Registration (gotowebinar.com)
Mental Health and Well-being of newcomers
Video by federal gov’t complements existing resources aims to reduce the stigma around discussing mental health
Your Mental Health and Well-being - YouTube
Education
The Ontario Black History Society (OBHS) hosts their annual High School Conference virtually on November 27, 6 – 9pm
Click Here
Culture Arts and Media Program (CAMP) for Newcomer Youth
Free, Open to Newcomer Youth Grades 9 – 12 across GTA
Click Here
Will going back to School in Canada Help Your Career?
Read the WES Advisor Blog:
Will Going Back to School in Canada Help Your Career? (wes.org)
Volunteer Opportunity for Youth - Community Healing Project
Looking for paid youth volunteers (ages 18 – 29) who have had lived experience with youth violence
Click Here
Employment
Bridge to Employment Webinar by Humber College
Click Here