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Organization:
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Newcomer Centre of Peel
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Phone Numbers:
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905-306-0577
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Address:
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165 Dundas St W, Suite 116 Mississauga, ON L5B 2N6
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Intersection:
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Dundas St W and Confederation Pkwy
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Location:
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Mississauga (Cooksville)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
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Executives:
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Effat Ghassemi - Executive Director
Charlie X.T. Ma - Board Chair
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Service Description:
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Assists newcomers in achieving settlement and integration within the Region of Peel * core services include:- English training: Language Instruction for Newcomers (LINC classes, levels 1 to 8) * Workplace and Communication Course * Youth and Senior classes
- Employment services: Labour Market Access (LMA) Program * Select for Success (SFS) Project * Rural Employment Initiative (REI) Project
- Counselling services including settlement services, interpretation and translation, counselling in schools (through partnership with Peel District School Board and Peel Dufferin Catholic District School Board), and parenting program
- Community connections: assists adult newcomers with engaging in their community and becoming active Canadian citizens * youth and seniors activities
- Co-op and Volunteering Program: assists newcomers to develop real work experience, and volunteer opportunities for adults and students
- Care for Newcomer Children Program: provides care for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school age children of newcomers and their families
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Drop-in or call for appointment * proper identification required such as PR card, landing papers, citizenship cards
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Newcomers of all ages and their families
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Languages:
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English ; French
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Language Notes:
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Many other languages
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Area Served:
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Bolton Caledon, Bramalea, Brampton, Dufferin, North Etobicoke, Malton, West Woodbridge, North West Mississauga, South West Mississauga
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Last Updated:
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10/7/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=220518
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