Skills for Change - Toronto - St Clair Ave W

Organization:

Phone Numbers:

416-658-3101

Fax:

416-658-6292

Email:

info@skillsforchange.org

Website:

skillsforchange.org

Address:

791 St Clair Ave W
Toronto, ON
M6C 1C7

Location:

Cross streets: Christie St and St Clair Ave W

Accessibility Notes:

Street parking ; wheelchair accessible building on basement and first level ; automatic main entrance ; barrier-free washroom including door and stall

Hours:

Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
Program hours may vary; call for details

Service Description:

Settlement services, language training, skills development and upgrading, employment preparation, sustainability programming
programs for women, youth and seniors

Settlement Services for Newcomers: general orientation, information and referral

information sessions and workshops
individual assistance including needs assessment, settlement plans, career plans, form-filling
mentorship programs
Newcomer-focused employment workshops
Women Connecting with Women:
- for any newcomer who is woman-identified
- mental health and wellness supports, including crisis counselling
- workshops on mental health and self-esteem, life skills, legal rights, money management, employment skills
- childcare available for participants, refreshments provided, transit fare to all event attendees
Language training:
- Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)
  - in English 4-5 (intermediate) and 6-7 (High Intermediate/Advanced)
  - Talking Tech
    - 10-week sector-specific language training in data analytics
  Assessment of reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in English administered by YMCA of Greater Toronto, required for all language training programs -- see separate entry
  
  Employment Ontario Programs, including programs for youth:
  - skilled trades programs
  - Black Community Access Program
  - Black Youth in STEM
  - Black Women in Data Analytics
  - career Skills
    - offers affordable and convenient courses for upskilling, career advancement, and business growth
    - hands-on courses, led by top instructors in a small group model
    - leadership development programs
    - youth climate action initiative
    - Black leadership institute
    Seniors
    - workshops for seniors on health and wellness, tech-literacy
    Services and Programs:
  - Skills for Change - Thorncliffe Employment Centre
  - Skills for Change - Toronto - 1345 St. Clair Ave W
  - Skills for Change - Toronto - St Clair Ave W

Fees:

Fee for some courses

Application:

Call 416-658-3101 ext 0 to book appointment for orientation and assessment session

Eligibility / Target Population:

All newcomers, immigrants and refugees
Special focus on internationally-trained professionals

Languages:

English

Area Served:

Durham West, East York, Etobicoke, North Etobicoke, Malton, West Woodbridge, North York, Scarborough, Scarborough North, Scarborough South, South Etobicoke, Toronto, York - Toronto