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Organization:
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Skills for Change - Toronto - St Clair Ave W
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Phone Numbers:
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416-658-3101
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Fax:
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416-658-6292
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Address:
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791 St Clair Ave W
Toronto, ON
M6C 1C7
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Location:
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Cross streets: Christie St and St Clair Ave W
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Accessibility Notes:
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Street parking ; wheelchair accessible building on basement and first level ; automatic main entrance ; barrier-free washroom including door and stall
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Hours:
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Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
Program hours may vary; call for details
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Service Description:
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Settlement services, language training, skills development and upgrading, employment preparation, sustainability programming
Settlement Services for Newcomers: general orientation, information and referral- information sessions and workshops
- individual assistance including needs assessment, settlement plans, career plans, form-filling
- mentorship programs
- mental health and wellness supports, including crisis counselling
- workshops on mental health and self-esteem, life skills, legal rights, money management, employment skills
- childcare available for participants, refreshments provided, transit fare to all event attendees
Assessment of reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in English administered by YMCA of Greater Toronto, required for all language training programs -- see separate entry
Employment Ontario Programs, including programs for youth:- skilled trades programs
- leadership development programs
- Black leadership institute
Career Skills- offers affordable and convenient courses for upskilling, career advancement, and business growth
Seniors- workshops for seniors on health and wellness, tech-literacy
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Fees:
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Fee for career skills courses
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Application:
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Call to book appointment for orientation and assessment session
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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All newcomers, immigrants and refugees
Special focus on internationally-trained professionals
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Durham West, East York, Etobicoke, North Etobicoke, Malton, West Woodbridge, North York, Scarborough, Scarborough North, Scarborough South, South Etobicoke, Toronto, York - Toronto
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Last Updated:
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9/26/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=132784
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