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_Jun 23, 2021 – New !

• Join the Scarborough Newcomer Council_Contact for details 

 

Agency Program Calendars

• CICS Markham South welcome Centre Calendar_June 2021

• Community Family Services of Ontario Activity Calendar_June 2021 

• Essential Skills for Employment – Computer Workshop Calendar_June 2021

• Markham South Welcome Centre Activity Calendar_June 2021 

• Next-Steps Employment Centre Workshops Calendar_June 2021

• Polycultural Community and Immigrant Services – TEN Program Workshops Calendar_June 2021

• Polycultural Community and Immigrant Services – TENS Workshop Calendar_June 2021

• Scarborough East EarlyON Child & Family Centres Event Calendar_June 2021

• Strides Toronto – Newcomer Youth Program Calendar_Jun 21 – 25, 2021 

 

Community Events & Updates

Civic Engagement, Nominations and Opportunities for Participation 

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

• Apply to be an Advisory Committee Member for the Accessibility Initiative_Deadline_Jul 26, 2021 

• SCAN Community Update_May 2021 

• Scarborough Affordable Housing Survey – Inputs will help the upcoming workshop on Housing (Jun 30, 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

• Essential Skills Upgrading – Prepare for High school, College, Apprenticeship or Employment 

• Small Business Loan Program  

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Education & Language Programs

Education Program 

• Foreign Credential Recognition Loan Program – Relaunch Your Career Today 

• Free Microsoft Excel Workshop_May 25 – Jul 13, 2021 

• Intro to Computers Launch into Online Learning_May – Sep 2021 

• Micro Credentials Advanced Manufacturing and Automation – Fact Sheet 

• 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 Programs – Health & Wellness, Engineering, IT_Jun 14 – Aug 10, 2021_Accounting & Financial Service_Jun 21 – Aug 17, 2021_Office Admin & Customer Relations_Jul 12 – Sep 7, 2021 

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

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

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Francophone Services and announcements / Services et annonces francophones 

• Centres de dépistage du COVID-19 sans rendez-vous (pop-up) dans la communauté par le Scarborough Health Network 

• Le Cercle Francophone d’Histoire: Charles Baudelaire_07 juli 2021 – Nouveau !

• Programme d’appui à la francophonie ontarienne –L’application ouvre le 27 mai 2021 et la date limite du 15 juillet 2021

• Webinaire juridique sur le parrainage_25 juin 2021 

Programs and Updates for Newcomers 

COVID -19 Updates for Newcomers

• City of Toronto update on COVID-19_Jun 18, 2021 – New !

• Community Resource Portal  – COVID-19 

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

• Team Toronto COVID-19 vaccination update_Jun 23, 2021 – New !

• Temporary COVID-19 Isolation Emergency Support Fund_Available for Precarious Immigrants 

• VaxFacts – Frquently Asked Questions_June 2021 – New !

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

Information Sessions

• Town Hall – Teens and the COVID-19 Vaccine_Jul 15, 2021
• VaxFacts Telephone Town Hall_Jun 23, 2021 – New !

Vaccination

• 1st & 2nd Dose – Pop-up Clinic @Catholic Crosscultural Services_Jun 24, 2021 (Must be over 18 Years) – New !

• 1st & 2nd Dose – Pop-up Clinic @Malvern Christian Assembly_Jun 23, 2021 (Must be over 18 Years) – New !

• 1st & 2nd Dose – Pop-up Clinic @North American Muslim Foundation_Jun 26, 2021 (Must be over 18 Years) – New !

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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) 

• Employment Support Program for Job Seekers with Disabilities_Jul 5 – 9, 2021 (10am – 12pm) – New !

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

• Personal Support Worker Training Program – Apply Today_First Cohort Starts June 2021 

• START Customer Care Program (9 week – Online)_Jun 28 – Aug 20, 2021 

 

Job Fairs / Employment Opportunities

• Canada Job Expo Virtual Job Fair June 2021_Jun 23, 2021

• Online Job Fair Peel & GTA_Jun 25, 2021 

• Tech Talent Canada Virtual Job Fair_Jun 23, 2021 

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

Job Posting  

• Children and Youth Activity Leader_Deadline_Jun 24, 2021 – New !

• Recruitment for Board of Directors – CCS_Deadline to apply_Jun 30, 2021

• SEPT Settlement Worker – Part Time_Deadline_Jun 30, 2021 – New !

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

 

Job Posting – Summer Students (New Section) 

• Children and Youth Activity Leader_Deadline_Jun 24, 2021 – New !

• Community Services Worker – Food Secuirty_Deadline_Jun 24, 2021 – New !

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Health and Wellness 

• Bright Dimensions Program – 8-Week Free seminars, workshops and confidential counselling_Session Start date_Jun 28, 2021 

• Upcoming online programs by Alzheimer Society

 

Income Tax Clinics 

• Free Tax Clinic in Scarborough 2021 

• Virtual – Community Volunteer Tax Preparation Clinic_Feb 01 – Jun 30, 2021 (English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Bengali, Gujarati & Hindi)  

• Virtual – Community Volunteer Tax Preparation Clinic @ CFSO_Feb 01 – Jun 30, 2021 

• Virtual Tax Clinic_Feb 01 to Jun 30, 2021 (Chinese Flyer) 

 

Settlement and Integration

• Citizenship Test Preparation Sessions_June 15 & 22, 10am-12pm 

 

Summer Activities and Gardening

• ACSA – Youth Summer Program_Jul 12 – Aug 13, 2021 – Virtual and In-person – New !

• Interested in Backyard Gardening – Steeles-L’Amoreaux Area 

• Interested in Balcony Gardening – Steeles-L’Amoreaux Area 

• Youth Achiever’s Summer Program Calendar_Jul 5 – Jul 28, 2021 – New !

 

Women and Seniors

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

• New Opportunities for Women – 8 Week Program_Jul 06, 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 

 

Youth Programs

• Health Habits – Free Workout with a Personal Trainer for Newcomer Youth Ages 12 – 24 

• MFRC – INTOUCH – Drop-in Program to Build a Positive-safe Space _Contact to Register  

• PICS – Virtual Programs for Youth – Contact the agency to join 

• Stronger Together – Virtual mentor Based Group For Youth Ages 12 – 17 

• Youth Job Connection Summer Program for Students between the ages of 15 – 18_Call to register

   

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Workshops and Seminars for Newcomers 

Employment  

• Free IT Training in Computer Networking & Hardware_Jul 05, 2021 

• Resume Writing and Interview Preparation_May 26 to Jul 07, 2021 

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

• Virtual Mentoring and Mock Interviews_Jun 23, 2021 – New !

• Writing an Effective Resume and Cover Letter_Jun 25, 2021

Health  and Wellness 

• Food Brings People Together – Online Food Literacy Workshop_Jun 30, 2021 – New !

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

• Health & Wellness Workshop_Jun 25, 2021  

• Parenting during a Pandemic – Checking in on your Child’s Development_Jul 07, 2021 – New !

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 Settlement and Integration

• Affordable Housing Town Hall by SCAN Network_Jun 30, 2021 – New !

• Banking 101 for Newcomers_Jun 24, 2021 

Women and Seniors

• Seniors cannot afford fall_Jun 23, 2021 (Cantonese) 

• Women and Harm Reduction Webinar Series_Jun 28, Jul 26, Aug 30 & Sep 27, 2021

   

Youth  

• Effects of COVID-19 On Youth Mental Health_Jul 02, 2021 – New !

• Youth Pet Therapy & Support by National Collaboration Youth Mental Health_Jun  26, 2021 

Updates and Programs for Service Providers

Funding Opportunities/ Call for Proposals 

• Apply for funding for the mid-sized projects under the Enabling Accessibility Fund_Deadline_Jul 29, 2021 

• Apply for funding for Social Development Partnerships Program – Children and Families – Financial Empowerment of Low-Income People_Jul 06, 2021 

• Apply for funding for the Women’s Employment Readiness pilot program_Deadline_Jun 30, 2021 

• Francophone Community Grants Program_Applications open May 27, 2021 and deadline_Jul 15, 2021 

 

News/ Media Release 

• Canada announces 3 new initiatives to welcome and support more refugees_Jun 18, 2021 – New !

• First-of-its-kind Covid-19 Vaccine Education Clinic Opens in Scarborough_Jun 21, 2021 – New !

• Focal Point – TEQ LIP Newsletter_Spring_2021  

• Healthy & Whole – SCHC Newsletter_Summer 2021 – New !

• Minister Mendicino announces opening of 2 new pathways to permanent residence for Hong Kong residents_Jun 08, 2021 

• Ontario Providing Accessible Rides to COVID-19 Vaccination Sites – Program will help people with mobility issues receive their vaccine shots_Jun 22, 2021 – New !

• Ontario to Move to Step One of Roadmap to Reopen on June 11_Jun 07, 2021 

• The City of Toronto launches the Toronto Youth Vaccine Engagement Strategy to coordinate vaccine outreach to vulnerable youth_Jun 23, 2021 – New !

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Research Reports / Resource Guides 

• 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 

• From Risk to Resilience – An Equity Approach to COVID-19_Oct 2020 

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

• Regulatory Approaches to International Labour Recruitment in Canada_June 2020 

• Review of Financial Literacy Research in Canada: An Environmental Scan and Gap Analysis_Nov 2020 

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

• The Immigrant Settlement Ecosystem in Canada – An Ontario Case Study_Sep 2019

   

Training & Workshops

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 @12.30 for Service Providers_ Jul 22 & Aug 17, 2021 

Who is Labour Education Centre – Session for Case Workers and Service Providers_Jun 24, 2021