News & Events
This 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.
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Francophone Services and announcements / Services événements et annonces francophones
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Programs and Updates for Newcomers (Check for COVID-19 Updates)
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Updates and Programs for Service Providers (Check for COVID-19 Updates)
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
- Join the Scarborough Newcomer Council_Contact for details
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2021 City Wide Faith & Welcoming Communities Forum Recording: Access Passcode: 9YE=7GyR
Agency Program Calendars
Community Events & Updates
Civic Engagement, Nominations and Opportunities for Participation
- Applications for the Confronting Anti-Black Racism Council Advisory Committee are now open
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Right to Housing in Toronto (R2HTO) calls for emergency measures
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SCAN Community Update_March 2021 – New !
- Short Survey to Measure the Impact of COVID-19 on the Lives of Your Program Participants – Immigrants & Refugee Edition
Community Surveys/ Results
Community News and Announcements
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ACCESS – Small Business Loan Program with lower interest rates to to help your Business Grow
- Enhanced Language Training for the Workplace – Contact for more details
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Seneca Community Workshops for Potential Students_Please Contact for details
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Seneca Social Services Worker Students Project Presentation – Request for Presentation Opportunities
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Women’s Business Accelerator-A Free Business Training Program for Newcomer Women
Education & Language Programs
Education Program
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Accelerated Personal Support Workers Program @ Seneca_Sarts in April, May & June 2021
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Essential Skills for Employment – Intro to PowerPoint Workshop_Mar 22 – Apr 14, 2021
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Essential Skills for Employment – MS Excel Workshop_Mar 16 – Apr 29, 2021
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Youth Transition Program Virtual Cohort – Humber College_Spring & Summer 2021
Language Program
- Enhanced Language Training for the Workplace – Contact for more details
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Language Training for Newcomers Childminding_starts_Apr 12, 2021
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Toastmasters International Virtual Workshop Series_Apr 01, 08 & 15, 2021
- Workplace Communications Skills for Interprofessional Health Care Teams_Apr 13 to Jul 02, 2021
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Francophone Services and announcements / Services et annonces francophones
Programs and Updates for Newcomers
COVID -19 Updates for Newcomers
- East Effort – Community COVID-19 Response Project – Community Health Ambassadors are here to Support
- Get Your COVID-19 Vaccine – Book an Appointment in Scarborough
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Scarborough COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for who are 80 years and over
- Toronto COVID-19 vaccination update_Mar 30, 2021
Employment Programs
- Entrepreneurship Connections – Program Date_May 3 – 28, 2021_Info Session_Apr 7, 14 & 21, 2021 @ 11am
- Home-based small business training_Apr 13 – May 04, 2021
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S.M.A.R.T – Self Management Assessment Resources Training_Apr 26 – Jun 18, 2021
- S.O.A.R. Project for Immigrant Women Looking for Office Administration Work_Contact for Registration
Job Fairs / Employment Opportunities
For more job fair info, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/d/canada–toronto/jobs-fair/
Job Posting
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Client Support Services Program Analyst_Deadline_Apr 08, 2021
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Engagement and Administration Staff @ ACSA_Deadline_Apr 2021
For more job posting, please visit: http://settlementatwork.org/jobs
Health and Wellness
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Mental Wellness Conference: Courageous Conversations About Mental Health_Apr 10, 2021
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Upcoming online programs by Alzheimer Society
Income Tax Clinics
Settlement and Integration
Women and Seniors
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Immigrant Women Integration Program – Free 8 Month Community Leadership Training_Oct 2020 – Jun 2021
- Tamil Women’s Mental Health Program – Counselling for 25- 55 Years Old Tamil Women
Volunteer Opportunities
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Food with Dignity Project – ACCES Point on Danforth Needs Kitchen Support Volunteers
- Volunteer Toronto – Getting Started a Sport Organizer – Free Program runs from Mar 29 to May 7, 2021
Youth Programs
- Health Habits – Free Workout with a Personal Trainer for Newcomer Youth Ages 12 – 24
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MFRC – INTOUCH – Drop-in Program to Build a Positive-safe Space _Contact to Register
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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
Workshops and Seminars for Newcomers
Employment
Health and Wellness
Settlement and Integration
- Canadian Citizenship Exam Preparation Classes (in French)_May 18, 19, 20 & 21 May 2021
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Pre-Arrival Apr(For cosponsors whose refugees received their Flight info)_Apr 21, 2021
- Renting your first home in Canada_Apr 08, 2021
- Virtual Toastmasters Workshop_Apr 22 & 29, 20201
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What You Need to Know to Buy Your First House in Canada_Apr 08, 2021
Women and Seniors
Youth
Updates and Programs for Service Providers
Funding Opportunities & Call for Proposals
News/ Media Release
Research Reports / Resource Guides
- A Guide for a Community-Based Covid-19 Recovery_Tamarack Institute –
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Canadian public opinion about immigration and refugees – Focus Canada – Fall 2020_Final report
- Connection in a Time of Isolation – 6-month COVID-19 Report_221
- Measuring Your Impact During COVID-19 – Seven Practical Considerations for Virtual & Hybrid Programs_Feb 2021 –
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Review of Financial Literacy Research in Canada_Nov 26, 2020
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Two-step Immigration Selection: An Analysis of its Expansion in Canada_Jul 2021
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Two-step Immigration Selection: A Review of Benefits and Potential Challenges_Jul 2020
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Two-step Immigration Selection: Recent Trends in Immigrant Labour Market Outcomes_Jul 2021
Training & Workshops
COVID-19 Prevention and Care Guide for anyone returning from travel How to care for Read full article
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