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Support for Canadians helping refugees find the best work possible

Dedicated to the many thousands of private sponsors and volunteers who contribute so much to the settlement of our newcomers.

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Need to Know

What newcomers and those helping them need to know, as the search for work begins.
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Work To Consider

Information, suggestions, and stories in the media about different opportunities newcomers may wish to consider.
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Programs & Events

A database of employment programs and events in the GTA, of particular interest to newcomers.

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Managing expectations

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English vs. work

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Programs & Events

LiUNA Job Fair Aug 21/18

Start Date: August 21, 2018

Dishwasher/ Kitchen Porter Training Program

Start Date: September 4, 2018

Online Translator Training Program

Start Date: September 19, 2018

SEW IT!

Start Date: September 10, 2018

STAR Project –Child Care Assistant Training Program

Start Date: September 4, 2018

Construction Trades Program

Start Date: September 4, 2018

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A sponsor's perspective

Lessons learned by first-time sponsors, feeling ‘mission accomplished’

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A volunteer's perspective

Enhancing the chances of Government-Assisted Refugee newcomers finding meaningful employment

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This website's perspective

The inspiration behind this website

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