Catholic Crosscultural Services - Toronto - 1200 Markham Rd, Suite 503

Application

Email form on website at https://www.cathcrosscultural.org/have-a-question

Live chat available on website

Call or email

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

LINC: permanent residents, Convention refugees and live-in caregivers; ELT for Medically Trained Professionals: newcomers to Canada, permanent residents, Convention refugees, live-in caregivers, temporary resident pathway for extended family members in Gaza of Canadian citizens and permanent residents; Job ConnectConvention refugees, open work permit holders, temporary resident pathway for extended family members in Gaza of Canadian citizens and permanent residents;Self Employment for Newcomers Program: permanent residents, Convention refugees, live-in caregivers, and temporary resident pathway for extended family members in Gaza of Canadian citizens and permanent residents, Canadian citizens, refugee claimants and persons with a work permit; Language and Skills Training: Transportation & Supply Chain: permanent residents, Convention refugees, live-in caregivers, and Special Measures for Extended Family in Gaza (MOME2023); must have English level of CLB 2-5

Fees

None

Contacts

Lucy Fitzpatrick - Program Manager
lfitzpatrick@ccscan.ca

Languages

English

Area(s) Served

Toronto (Toronto, Scarborough)

Accessibility Note

Fully accessible - Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Elevator with braille and voice/tone features ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall

Description of Services:

all services provided by phone, online, or in-person

LINC classes offered hybrid and in-person

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Provides settlement services to newcomers
Participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry; transportation and child minding available
Family Literacy Program -- language and age-appropriate family reading resources through a lending library

activities to encourage and reinforce family language learning

Enhanced Language Training (ELT) for Internationally Trained Medical Professionals

18 week sector-specific language training and career orientation for health care professionals
mentoring, networking, resume and interview preparation for those with international experience within the health care sector

Job Connect Program - online portal that offers employers a platform to directly connect with and hire newcomer job seekers to Canada.
Self Employment for Newcomers Program

supports newcomers to explore self-employment options, develop personalized road map to self-employment, and get connected to specialized supports for small business
monthly workshops and one-on-one support to clients who are looking for self-employment opportunities or starting their own business in Canada

Language & Skills Training Program for Transportation and Supply Chain, see separate listing