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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.

Programs & Events

Hiring information session – Metro

Start Date: December 17, 2019

Canada Goose Information Session

Start Date: December 18, 2019

Hiring event – WIS International – Inventory Associates

Start Date: December 19, 2019

The PSR Program: Preparing for Month 13

Start Date: December 20, 2019

HER Startup

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Advanced Communication for Engineers, IT, Architects, Construction Trades

Start Date: January 2, 2020

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Work To Consider

Health care

Health care

Manufacturing

Manufacturing

Engineering

Engineering

Early Childhood Care and Education

Early Childhood Care and Education

Restaurants and Quick Service

Restaurants and Quick Service

Taxi or Rideshare (Uber, Lyft) Driver

Taxi or Rideshare (Uber, Lyft) Driver

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Where to begin

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Managing expectations

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Defining success

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Cultural sensitivities

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English vs. work

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Employment strategies

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Employment services

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Work-related English

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Training programs

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Programs for women

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Programs for youth

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Starting a business

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Applying for a job

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Loans for licensing and training

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Mentoring

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Blog

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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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A professional's perspective

A life-wide approach to workforce development

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