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Program:
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Immigrant Youth Centre - Markham
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Address:
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5284 Hwy 7 E, Unit 2
Markham, ON
L3P 1B9
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Map
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Hours:
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| Mon | 10am-6pm | |
| Tue | 10am-6pm | |
| Wed | 10am-6pm | |
| Thu | 10am-6pm | |
| Fri | 10am-6pm | |
Sat by appointment only
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Service Description:
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Drop-in lounge with
- recreational activities
- computer lab
- audio/visual studio
- full kitchen
- job board
- room rentals
Settlement services
- one-on-one supportive counselling on site or by phone
English language and education
- conversation circle
- conversation group for beginner French
- homework club tutoring grades 9-12
- reading and writing clubs
- high school student English writing workshops
Pre-employment and educational help
- job search workshops
- resume and cover letter writing
- university and college preparation
Leadership and life skills training
- Healthy Living and Physical Fitness including emergency first aid and CPR training
- March break and summer camps
Volunteering
- iCAN Committee represents youth voices within IYC to plan events, volunteer opportunities
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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For newcomer youth ages 15-30
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Languages:
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English * Chinese (Cantonese) * Chinese (Mandarin) * Persian
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Language Notes:
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Translation services offered. Provides direct phone links to trained interpreters who are knowledgeable about the services offered
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