CultureLink Settlement and Community Services

Settlement services including orientation, information and referral, counselling and support

Newcomer Settlement Services (NSP)

• employment support services
• one-to-one settlement counselling and referrals
• form filling including applications for asylum
• orientation sessions
• culturally sensitive services for the Roma community
• programs focused on Syrian or Arabic-speaking refugees include settlement assistance, mentorship, help with job search

Library Settlement Partnership (LSP) and Settlement Workers in Community Spaces (SWCS)

• newcomer outreach at libraries and other community spacies
• workshops, one-to-one settlement services, community referrals

Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS)

• outreach program based in elementary and secondary schools from mid-August to end of June, and social service agencies from July to mid-August
• individualized action plan, settlement information and referral, group activities

Mentorship Programs

• career mentorship
• citizenship education circles
• English conversation circles
• Canada Connect - newcomers paired with Canadian mentor for English conversation, navigating Canadian culture and expanding network
• Newcomers Explore and Appreciate Toronto (NEAT) - newcomers gain Canadian volunteer experience in event planning, social media marketing and project management; participate in guided walks/outdoor activities
• Newcomers Speak Up for Success - 10 week public speaking program for newcomers
• Artegration- cultural experiences and/or volunteering for newcomers available through community partners such as Luminato Festival, Soulpepper Theatre, Aga Khan Museum, Arts in the Park, Koeffler Centre for the Arts
  

Newcomer Mental Health Program

• one-on-one brief counselling to newcomers with complex needs, as well as referrals for short-term counselling in the Ukrainian language
• comprehensive newcomer settlement needs assessment
• referrals to appropriate community programs and resources
• group activities that provide coping strategies, support, skill-building and self-help opportunities

Cybersecurity Training - IT Security Bridge Training

• for internationally trained professionals with IT backgrounds to prepare for jobs in cybersecurity - training for a Cybersecurity Fundamentals Certificate
• training, mentoring, networking, and help with resumes and interview preparation

Labour Market Assistance Program

• for newcomers and internationally trained professionals
• personalized job search plan, labour market information, resume preparation, networking, interview preparation