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Working Skills Centre - Toronto - Eglinton Ave E
55 Eglinton Ave E Suite 703
Toronto, ON
M4P 1G8
Toronto, ON
M4P 1G8
416-703-7770
Fax: 416-703-1610
Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm; Sat 10 am- 3 pm
Last updated: Apr 19, 2024: Suggest an edit
Application
Call, email or drop in to make an appointment
Eligibility - Population(s) Served
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
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
Fees
Vary according to program or service; some services covered by Ontario Works
Languages
English
Accessibility Note
Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms; braille elevator with lowered buttons; street parking
Description of Services:
Orientation and Adaptation Services
Supportive counselling
Citizenship Test Preparation
Occupation Specific Language Training
Bridging services
Job search preparation and training
Employment counselling
Other services include Academy of Computer and Employment Skills -- see website for details
- 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
Last updated: Apr 19, 2024: Suggest an edit
