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Do you feel that you are forgetting English?
Are you worried that you don’t have chance to practice English during COVID-19?
Do you miss socializing with your friends in conversation groups in the Library?

The YMCA Newcomer Information Centre invites you to this fun, friendly and welcoming online session: Steps for Fluency

It will provide you with the opportunity to:

• Interact with other immigrants & get new friends
• Improve your spoken English
• Broaden the knowledge of Canadian culture

When: Every Monday until September 28

6:00-7:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.

Register in advance for this meeting:

As you arrive in Canada – the land of opportunities, your priority is getting a job as soon as possible. Before you start your new job why not familiarize yourself with Canadian workplace culture?

This webinar will help you succeed in the Canadian workplace, understand the work environment, prepare you to work in a multicultural workplace, and learn about effective communication skills. By adopting and practicing the information from this webinar, you will be on your way to your dream job!

Topics:

• Keys to Success in Canadian Workplace
• Work Environment
• Cultural Diversity in Workplace
• Effective Communication Skills

To attend the webinar, please first register with  YMCA Newcomer Information Centre.

If you already our client, please login in our community, and register under “Upcoming Webinar“.

Do you feel that you are forgetting English?
Are you worried that you don’t have chance to practice English during COVID-19?
Do you miss socializing with your friends in conversation groups in the Library?

The YMCA Newcomer Information Centre invites you to this fun, friendly and welcoming online session: Canada My New Home

It will provide you with the opportunity to:

• Interact with other immigrants & get new friends
• Improve your spoken English
• Broaden the knowledge of Canadian culture

When: Every Tuesday and Thursday

4:00-5:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.

You will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meetings after your registration.

Personal Finance: I’m in Charge

Module 1: Budgeting: Numbers that Speak for themselves

Free workshops for youth (16-30 years old) to learn how to budget, where and how best to spend your money, ways to save and more!

Please email Dorsa Romasi at dorsa.romasi@ymcagta.org to register for the webinar. You will receive the link to join the webinar after that.

English Conversation Group: Let’s Speak English!

 Are you looking forward to practicing your English while connecting with new friends? Do you wish to practice your speaking skills from the comfort of your home? Join us for a fun and interactive group hangout where you can discuss current topics with other newcomers, meet new members, and build confidence in your skills!  An experienced facilitator will guide you through the discussion, as you and other members engage in conversation about topics on life in Canada and current situations.

Time:

Oct 7, 2020 03:00 PM

Oct 21, 2020 03:00 PM

Nov 4, 2020 03:00 PM

Nov 18, 2020 03:00 PM

Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.

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You might be hearing a lot about mental health lately. That is because mental health issues are at an increase. Want to raise your self-awareness about this topic? Join us in this webinar to learn how you can maintain good mental health and improve your overall well-being. Join us in this webinar to learn about:

• Difference between mental health and mental illness
• Stigma related to mental health
• Effect of immigration on mental health
• Mental Health during a crisis
• Strategies, service and resources to support mental health

To attend the webinar, please first register with  YMCA Newcomer Information Centre.

If you already our client, please login in our community, and register under “Upcoming Webinar“.

Do you feel that you are forgetting English?
Are you worried that you don’t have chance to practice English during COVID-19?
Do you miss socializing with your friends in conversation groups in the Library?

The YMCA Newcomer Information Centre invites you to this fun, friendly and welcoming online session: Canada My New Home

It will provide you with the opportunity to:

• Interact with other immigrants & get new friends
• Improve your spoken English
• Broaden the knowledge of Canadian culture

When: Every Tuesday and Thursday

4:00-5:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.

You will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meetings after your registration.

No additional detail for this event.

Do you feel that you are forgetting English?
Are you worried that you don’t have chance to practice English during COVID-19?
Do you miss socializing with your friends in conversation groups in the Library?

The YMCA Newcomer Information Centre invites you to this fun, friendly and welcoming online session: Canada My New Home

It will provide you with the opportunity to:

• Interact with other immigrants & get new friends
• Improve your spoken English
• Broaden the knowledge of Canadian culture

When: Every Tuesday and Thursday

4:00-5:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.

You will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meetings after your registration.

Have you recently arrived in Ontario? Do you need help creating a “To Do” checklist regarding your settlement process? Join us to learn about essential programs and services you can access as a new resident of Ontario. Our orientation session will help you understand how you can better tackle your settlement needs in your first few weeks in Ontario!

To attend the webinar, please first register with  YMCA Newcomer Information Centre.

If you already our client, please login in to our community and register under “Upcoming Webinar“.

This workshop will examine the different techniques to use to effectively job search & learn about the hidden job market to expand the personal network in an organized way.

To attend the webinar, please first register with  YMCA Newcomer Information Centre.

If you already our client, please login in our community, and register under “Upcoming Webinar“.

Do you feel that you are forgetting English?
Are you worried that you don’t have chance to practice English during COVID-19?
Do you miss socializing with your friends in conversation groups in the Library?

The YMCA Newcomer Information Centre invites you to this fun, friendly and welcoming online session: Canada My New Home

It will provide you with the opportunity to:

• Interact with other immigrants & get new friends
• Improve your spoken English
• Broaden the knowledge of Canadian culture

When: Every Tuesday and Thursday

4:00-5:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.

You will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meetings after your registration.

Are you a newcomer and looking to start your volunteering journey in Canada?
Are you seeking Canadian experience and do not know where to start?
Do you want to learn a new skill or simply give back to the community?

Join our interactive webinar to learn about the Canadian volunteer etiquette, identify and discover the type of volunteer opportunities and resources available to support you on this new journey.  In addition, you receive information about volunteering with YMCA, police reference checks, interviews, and training process.

To attend the webinar, please first register with  YMCA Newcomer Information Centre.

If you already our client, please login in our community, and register under “Upcoming Webinar“.

The webinar will be covering the following:
• Types Of Housing
• Search For A Home
• Helpful Facts And Considerations When Looking For Housing
• Landlord’s Rights And Responsibilities
• Renter’s Rights And Responsibilities
• Helpful Housing Services
• Legal Considerations

To attend the webinar, please first register with  YMCA Newcomer Information Centre.

If you already our client, please login in our community, and register under “Upcoming Webinar“.

Do you feel that you are forgetting English?
Are you worried that you don’t have chance to practice English during COVID-19?
Do you miss socializing with your friends in conversation groups in the Library?

The YMCA Newcomer Information Centre invites you to this fun, friendly and welcoming online session: Steps for Fluency

It will provide you with the opportunity to:

• Interact with other immigrants & get new friends
• Improve your spoken English
• Broaden the knowledge of Canadian culture

When: Every Monday until September 28

6:00-7:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.

Register in advance for this meeting:

In this session, you’ll learn:

• OSAP eligibility, timelines, documents, course load, full time and part time OSAP
• Scholarships, bursaries, awards
• Work-study program

To attend the webinar, please first register with  YMCA Newcomer Information Centre.

If you already our client, please login in our community, and register under “Upcoming Webinar“.

Do you feel that you are forgetting English?
Are you worried that you don’t have chance to practice English during COVID-19?
Do you miss socializing with your friends in conversation groups in the Library?

The YMCA Newcomer Information Centre invites you to this fun, friendly and welcoming online session: Canada My New Home

It will provide you with the opportunity to:

• Interact with other immigrants & get new friends
• Improve your spoken English
• Broaden the knowledge of Canadian culture

When: Every Tuesday and Thursday

4:00-5:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.

You will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meetings after your registration.

Personal Finance: I’m in Charge

Module 2: Credit: It’s worth a look (Credit Cost and Financial Reputation)

Free workshops for youth (16-30 years old) to learn how to budget, where and how best to spend your money, ways to save and more!

Please email Amalya Grigoryan at amalya.grigoryan@ymcagta.org to register for the webinar. You will receive the link to join the webinar after that.

English Conversation Group: Let’s Speak English!

 Are you looking forward to practicing your English while connecting with new friends? Do you wish to practice your speaking skills from the comfort of your home? Join us for a fun and interactive group hangout where you can discuss current topics with other newcomers, meet new members, and build confidence in your skills!  An experienced facilitator will guide you through the discussion, as you and other members engage in conversation about topics on life in Canada and current situations.

Time:

Oct 21, 2020 03:00 PM

Nov 4, 2020 03:00 PM

Nov 18, 2020 03:00 PM

Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.

Weekly: https://zoom.us/meeting/tJIlc-ysrzMqHNERh2wniX_vAk_tRp8K95nf/ics?icsToken=98tyKuCupj8vHtWdsB-CRowAGo-gZ-jzmFxfgo14rhe3FC5aWjzgF-l9JoBvSPOJ

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/96845418065

Meeting ID: 968 4541 8065

Passcode: CYNIC2020.

One tap mobile

+16132093054,,96845418065#,,,,,,0#,,5664701245# Canada

+16473744685,,96845418065#,,,,,,0#,,5664701245# Canada

Dial by your location

+1 613 209 3054 Canada

+1 647 374 4685 Canada

+1 647 558 0588 Canada

+1 778 907 2071 Canada

+1 204 272 7920 Canada

+1 438 809 7799 Canada

+1 587 328 1099 Canada

Meeting ID: 968 4541 8065

Passcode: 5664701245

Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/adBlnE54IO

Do you feel that you are forgetting English?
Are you worried that you don’t have chance to practice English during COVID-19?
Do you miss socializing with your friends in conversation groups in the Library?

The YMCA Newcomer Information Centre invites you to this fun, friendly and welcoming online session: Steps for Fluency

It will provide you with the opportunity to:

• Interact with other immigrants & get new friends
• Improve your spoken English
• Broaden the knowledge of Canadian culture

When: Every Monday until September 28

6:00-7:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.

Register in advance for this meeting:

Canada offers some of the best education in the world, and now your child(ren) can benefit.

As parents, you play an important role to their success. Do you want to explore more about their education in Ontario? Please come and join our webinar, you will find the answers to the questions most parents have.

10 questions are:

1. What are Childcare Services?
2. How to apply for Child Care Fee Subsidy?
3. How to register for School?
4. What is Elementary School?
5. What is ESL?
6. What is French Immersion?
7. What is Special Education?
8. What is EQAO?
9. What is Secondary School?
10. How to help my child during COVID-19?

To attend the webinar, please first register with  YMCA Newcomer Information Centre.

If you already our client, please login in our community, and register under “Upcoming Webinar“.

Do you feel that you are forgetting English?
Are you worried that you don’t have chance to practice English during COVID-19?
Do you miss socializing with your friends in conversation groups in the Library?

The YMCA Newcomer Information Centre invites you to this fun, friendly and welcoming online session: Canada My New Home

It will provide you with the opportunity to:

• Interact with other immigrants & get new friends
• Improve your spoken English
• Broaden the knowledge of Canadian culture

When: Every Tuesday and Thursday

4:00-5:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.

You will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meetings after your registration.

This session has been brought to you by YMCA in partnership with Skills for Change offering the Trades Win Support bridging program for Internationally Trained Trades-persons obtaining their Red Seal License.
Learn more information about the Skilled Trades, TWSP and the benefits of being a Red Seal certified journey person.

To attend the webinar, please first register with  YMCA Newcomer Information Centre.

If you already our client, please login in our community, and register under “Upcoming Webinar“.

Are you ready to begin your job search? Are you looking to take the next step in your career?

This webinar will give you the necessary tools and resources that you’ll need to start your job search. During this webinar, our Information Specialists will help guide you toward finding the potential strategies that will suit your job search in Canada.

Topics:

• Getting Started
• Job Search Strategies
• Employment Programs
• Resources for internationally-trained professionals
• Employment Services amid COVID-19

To attend the webinar, please first register with  YMCA Newcomer Information Centre.

If you already our client, please login in our community, and register under “Upcoming Webinar“.

Do you feel that you are forgetting English?
Are you worried that you don’t have chance to practice English during COVID-19?
Do you miss socializing with your friends in conversation groups in the Library?

The YMCA Newcomer Information Centre invites you to this fun, friendly and welcoming online session: Canada My New Home

It will provide you with the opportunity to:

• Interact with other immigrants & get new friends
• Improve your spoken English
• Broaden the knowledge of Canadian culture

When: Every Tuesday and Thursday

4:00-5:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.

You will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meetings after your registration.