News & Events

his page centralizes information including links to upcoming events, workshops, employment opportunities, resources and information on different initiatives happening across Scarborough and Torontowide. Please click the category below to access relevant information or scroll down to read further.

• Agency Program calendars

• Community events and Updates 

• Education and Language Training

• Francophone Services and announcements / Services événements et annonces francophones

• Programs and Updates for Newcomers (Check for COVID-19 Updates)

• Workshop and webinars for newcomers

• Updates and Programs for Service Providers (Check for COVID-19 Updates)

• Upcoming LIP Events/ Workshops

We will provide updates on the changes happening in Scarborough, what is open and what is closed, as well as links to information and resources that can support our work in these exceptional times. Please send us any updates you want to make the community, service providers and stakeholders in Scarborough aware of. 

Upcoming LIP Events / Updates  

• COVID_19 Pandemic Specific Service Inventory_Updated_Sep 13, 2021 – New !

• Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on newcomer access to programs and services in Scarborough Survey_Deadline_Sep 30, 2021 

• Join the Scarborough Newcomer Council_Contact for details 

• Save the Date – Embracing Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace_Oct 28, 2021 – New !

• Stronger than You Think – Addressing Hosuing Issues for Victims of Gender-based Violence during COVID-19_Sep 22, 2021 

• Using Microsoft Excel for Data Analysis Workshop_Sep 20, 2021 

 

Agency Program Calendars

• CICS Settlement & Integration Service Virtual Workshops Schedule_September 2021

• CICS Youth Hub Event Calendar_September 2021 (Chinese)

• CICS Youth Hub Event Calendar_September 2021

• Community Family Services of Ontario Workshops Calendar_September 2021

• Markham South Welcome Centre Workshop Schedule_September 2021

• MFRC – Early Years Indoor and Outdoor Programs_Sep to Dec 2021

• MFRC – Newcomer Settlement Services_Sep to Dec 2021

• MFRC Seniors Centre – Virtual Programs_Sep to Dec 2021

• MFRC Women’s Place – Fall Program Schedyule_Sep to Dec 2021

• Next-Steps Employment Centre – Scarborough Workshops Calendar_September 2021 

• PCPI Cient Workshops Calendar_September 2021

• Strides Toronto – Newcomer Youth Program Schedule_September 13 – 17, 2021

• Transition to Employment for Newcomers Program Calendar_September 2021

• Tropicana Community Services – Employment Centre Workshops Calendar_September 2021

 

Community Events & Updates

Civic Engagement, Surveys, Nominations and Opportunities for Participation 

• Applications for the Confronting Anti-Black Racism Council Advisory Committee are now open 

• Multi Tenant Housing Survey by ACTO and CERA – New !

• SCAN 2021 – 2022 Action Mandate Survey_Complete it by Oct 04, 2021 – New !

• SCAN Community Update_August 2021 – New !

• Short Survey to Measure the Impact of COVID-19 on the Lives of Your Program Participants – Immigrants & Refugee Edition

 

Community News and Announcements

• Free Hot and Ready Meals for Newcomers_Meals will be available for Pick up on Oct 01, 2021 – New !

• Malvern Family Resource Centre – Newcomer Settlement Program – Connecting You to Your New Community

• Mobility Aid Recycling Program – Priority for Newcomers_Please Contact – New !

• Students and Family Advocacy – Cultivating & Supporting Opportunities for Black Students Success in Our Community – New !

• Youth Centre – What’s Happening – Fall 2021 – New !

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Education & Language Programs

Education Program 

• Introduction to Computers 101 Workshop_Sep 20 – 23 and Sep 27 – 30, 2021 

• Online Communication Basics – A weekly class for adults with minimal computer experience and basic English reading and writing_Wednesdays 3 – 5 pm

Language Program

• ELT Session_Engineering_ IT & Engineering_Sep 20, 2021 

• ELT Sessions_Health & Wellness and Accounting & Finance_Start Oct 12 and Sales & Marketing, Office Admin & Customer Relations_Oct 18, 2021 – New !

• Enhanced Language Training for the Workplace – Contact for more details 

• Improve Your Workplace Communication Skills (Blended)_Sep 9 – Dec 21, 2021 

• LINC Online – Improve Your English from Home with LINC Online 

• Online English Conversation Circle_Sep 7, 14, 21, 28 and Oct 5, 12, 12, 2021 – New !

• Online LINC Classes – Part-time_6 – 8.30pm_Sep 13 – Dec 07, 2021 

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Francophone Services and announcements / Services et annonces francophones 

• Anxiété chez l’adulte_15 septembre 2021 

• Anxiété chez les enfants_16 sep 2021 – Nouveau !

• Anxiété chez les enfants_23 sep 2021 – Nouveau !

• Centres de dépistage du COVID-19 sans rendez-vous (pop-up) dans la communauté par le Scarborough Health Network 
• Les immigrants et le transfert international d’argent_28 sep 2021 – Nouveau !

• L’Initiative sur la race, le genre et la diversité sera lancée bientôt – Une initiative ayant pour but de soutenir la recherche menée en partenariat afin d’inspirer des actions qui visent à éliminer les disparités sociales liées à la race, au genre et à d’autres formes de diversité 

• Online French Conversation Circle_Sep 1, 8, 22 & 29, 2021 

• Session d’information: Formation préposé aux services de soutien personnel_16 sep 2021 – Nouveau !

Programs and Updates for Newcomers 

COVID -19 Updates for Newcomers

• City of Toronto update on COVID-19_Aug 13, 2021 

• Community Resource Portal  – COVID-19 

• COVID-19 Resources for Non Status Women During Covid-19_May 2021 

• Get your first dose on or after July 1st – Share your vaccination story and win_Deadline_Sep 17, 2021 

• Learn About the COVID-19 Vaccine from_Dr. Nour Khatib_Sep 08, 2021 

• VaxFacts – Frquently Asked Questions_June 2021 

• VaxFacts Clinic – SHN Doctors are Ready to Answer Your Questions  

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Employment Programs

• Building Connections – Restaurant & Food Services Employment Essentials Program_Summer, Fall 2021 (Chinese) (Contact ford details)

• Building Connections – Restaurant & Food Services Employment Essentials Program_Summer, Fall 2021 (Contact ford details) 

• Entrepreneurship Connections_Sep 13 – Oct 08, 2021, Info Sessions are on Wednesdays at 11 am 

• Fall Schedule of Baking-Decoration Classes to help start a Small Business_Oct 18 & 20, 2021 and Nov 08 & 09, 2021 – New !

• Home-Based Business Training – Entrepreneur Skills Certificate_Oct 7 to 28, 2021_On Thursdays 10am to 12.30 pm – New !

• Improve Your Workplace Communication Skills_Sep 09 to Dec 21, 2021 

• Job Search Workshops Program_Sep 13 – 17 & Sep 20 to 24, 2021 

• New Opportunities for Women Program_Starting Sep 14, 2021 (8-Weeks Program) 

• Office Administration Workshop_Oct 18 – 21, 2021

• Project Management Workshop Level 2_Nov 8 – 11, 2021 

• START Customer Care Program_Nov 8 – Dec 24, 2021 – New !

• The Newcomer Advantage – Sector-Specific Networking and Mentorship Project_IT, Finance, Health and Skilled Trades Sector_May 2021 to Mar 2022

• Up with Women – Free Professional Coaching Program for Women_Starts in Sep 2021 

 

Job Fairs / Employment Opportunities

• AnalyticsWeek Virtual Job Fair / Career Networking Event #Toronto_Oct 01, 2021 – New !

• #ConstructionHires Virtual Job Fair / Career Expo Event #Toronto_Oct 01, 2021  – New !

• Job Fair at Thornhill Employment Hub_Sep 22, 2021 

For more job fair info, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/d/canada–toronto/jobs-fair/

Job Posting  

• Data Analysis Facilitator @ CCS_Starting in October 2021_Deadline_Sep 17, 2021 – New !

• Program Support Coordinator_Deadline_Oct 31, 2021 

• Research Partnership Manager @ CCS_Starting in October 2021_Deadline_Sep 17, 2021 – New !

• Social Media manager – Canada Summer Jobs_Deadline_Sep 20, 2021 – New !

For more job posting, please visit: http://settlementatwork.org/jobs

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Health and Wellness 

• Powerful Tools for Caregivers – A Free six-week workshop_Aug 25 – Sep 29, 2021 

• Upcoming online programs by Alzheimer Society

 

Settlement and Integration

• Citizenship Test Preparation Class_Call or email to register 

• Free Virtual Income Tax Clinic – File Taxes for 2020, 2019 & 2018 

• Reading Partnership for Parents (Online)_Sep 28 – Nov 30, Sep 30 – Dec 02 and Sep 29 – Dec 01, 2021 – New !

• Urban Agriculture Week 2021_Sep 11 – 19, 2021 – New !

 

Women and Seniors

• ACCESS – Women’s Business Accelerator – A Free Business Training Program for newcomer Women 

• Happy and Healthy Seniors Support Group_Sep 14 to Nov 30, 2021

• Tamil Women’s Mental Health Program – Counselling for 25- 55 Years Old Tamil Women

 

Volunteer Opportunities 

• Food with Dignity Project – ACCES Point on Danforth Needs Kitchen Support Volunteers 

• Join the Scarborough Newcomer Council_Contact for details 

• Malvern Online Volunteer Engagement_Call or email to Register 

 

Youth Programs

• Among Us – ACSA Newcomers’ Centre Youth Program_Starts on Sep 28, 2021 (Biweekly) – New !

• Students & Family Advocacy – Youth Focus Group Team Members Needed_Sep 2021 to Jun 2022 – New !

• Youth Possibilities Project – Skill Building & Employment Support Program_Contact for details

   

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Workshops and Seminars for Newcomers 

Employment  

• Canadian Workplace Etiquette_Sep 27, 2021 (Online) – New !

• Fall Schedule of Baking-Decoration Classes to help start a Small Business_Sep 20 & 22, 2021 

• FREE Digital Skills Resources for Wellness & Employment Virtual Workshops_Sep 17, 24, Oct 01, 08 & 15, 2021 – New !

• Free IT Training in Computer Networking and Hardware_Sep 27, 2021

• Resume & Cover Letter – The First Step in Your Job Search_Sep 17, 2021 – New !

• Virtual Career Event for Internationally Educated Professionals in Englineering & Applied Science Technology_Sep 23, 2021 – New !

 

Health  and Wellness 

• Free Ministry – Certified On-line Health and Safety Courses_Register to participate 

• Understanding & Prevention of Lower Back Pain_Sep 23, 2021 (Cantonese) – New !

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 Settlement and Integration

• CICS Virtual Classroom – Explore Toronto_Tuesday 10 am to 11 am 

• Getting and building good credit habit – Financial Literacy Workshop_Oct 05, 2021 – New !

• Landlord-Tenants Know the Rules_Sep 23, 2021 (Cantonese) – New !

• Living in Ontario – Zoom Workshops_Sep 23 and Oct 07 & 21, 2021 

• Online Citizenship Test Preparation Sessions_Sep 10 to 24 and Oct 1 to 29, 2021

   

Women, Parents and Seniors

• Understanding Home Safety for Seniors – Online_Sep 23, 2021 – New !

• Women and Harm Reduction Webinar Series_Sep 27, 2021

   

Youth  

• Anti-Racism Resilience in the Workplace for Youth_Sep 14 & 15, 2021 

• Humber College Youth Transition Program_Sep 15, 2021 

• Mind and Spirit Youth Leadership Program – Woburn Orton Park_Sep 15, 22, 29, 2021 – New !

Updates and Programs for Service Providers

Funding Opportunities/ Call for Proposals 

• Partnership Engage Grants_Deadline_Sep 15, 2021 

• Race, Gender and Diversity Initiative coming soon – Initiative aims to support partnership research to inform actions to address social disparities related to race, gender and other forms of diversity_Summer 2021 

 

News/ Media Release 

• Canada reaches agreement with U.S. to support refugees’ travel to safety_Aug 31, 2021 

• City of Toronto announces new Team Toronto Mobile Strategy to bring vaccines directly to residents_Aug 31, 2021 

• City of Toronto partners with United Way Greater Toronto and Lifeline Afghanistan to launch the Toronto Region Afghan Resettlement Fund_Sep 13, 2021 – New !

• Ontario to Require Proof of Vaccination in Select Settings – Province to launch enhanced vaccine certificate and verification app to stop the spread of COVID-19_Sep 01, 2021 – New !

• Toronto Public Health expands programs to support a safe return to school_Aug 30, 2021 

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Research Reports / Resource Guides 

• Access to mental health consultations by immigrants and refugees in Canada_Jun 2021 

• Building evidence base about economics, health and socisla inequalities faced by LGBTQ2S+individuals in Canada_Aug 2021 

• COVID-19 in Immigrants and Refugees in Ontario as of Nov 01, 2020 – Toronto Results for Priority Group 1 and 2 Exhinits_Jan 2021

• Estimating Immigrants’ Presence in Canada within the Context of Increasingly Fluid International Migration Patterns_March, 2021 

• Gender-based Violence in Rural, Remote & Nothern Communities – Learning Network_May 2021 

• Summary of findings COVID-19 surveys: Financial impact of the pandemic on Canadians_May 2021 

   

   

Training & Workshops

• CASSA’s 10th Annual Health Equity Summit – COVID-19 Response: Road to Recovery_Sep 22- 23, 2021 

• E-learning Training on: Creating Inclusive Spaces for Immigrants & Refugees with In/Visible Disabilities 

• E-learning Training on: Supporting LGBTQIA+ Newcomers through Positive Spaces

• Free Online Training for Employers and Employees on Employment Standard and Occupational Health and Safety during Pandemic – Make your request to organize the session

• Wellness Break @1230 for Scarborough Service Providers_Sep 21, Oct 19 & Nov 16, 2021 – New !