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Program:
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Immigrant Youth Centre - Markham
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Phone Numbers:
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905-294-8868
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Toll-Free:
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1-877-761-1155
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Fax:
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905-479-7425
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Address:
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5284 Hwy 7 E, Unit 2
Markham, ON
L3P 1B9
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Intersection:
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McCowan Rd and Hwy 7 E
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Location:
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Markham
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-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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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Call or register online
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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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Area Served:
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York Region and area
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Last Updated:
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4/16/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=223704
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