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ESL & Newcomer Programs

Icon of the event Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) - An Information Session
Wed May 29, 2013 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Agincourt

This session provides important information including the application process, the eligibility requirements, repayment information and other financial assistance and student awards. For more details and to register, call 416-...

Icon of the event Employment Support Programs Workshop
Thu Jun 20, 2013 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Agincourt

This workshop provides important information including the Ontario self-employment benefit, second career training, job matching program (wage subsidy) and the application procedure. For more details and to register, call Wen...

Icon of the event Library Settlement Partnerships
Ongoing event running from Mon Jan 02, 2012 - Sat Aug 31, 2013
Thorncliffe

New to Canada? Need information on employment, housing, language learning, schools and other topics? Speak to the LSP Worker in this library branch....

Icon of the event Personal Safety and Home Security Workshop
Tue Jul 23, 2013 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Agincourt

This workshop focuses on important safety topics including how to prevent assault and injury, ways to reduce your risk of becoming a victim of crime, and tips on securing your home and property. For more information and to re...

Icon of the event  Legal Information Workshop Series: Women's Support Group @ Agincourt Library
Ongoing event running from Sat Feb 23, 2013 - Sat Jun 29, 2013
Agincourt

Agincourt District Library, and CCS Library Settlement worker, Wen Chen, present a series of free legal information workshops for newcomer women. The facilitator for these workshops is Lydia Yang, from Elizabeth Fry Society. ...

Icon of the event Newcomer Youth Book Club & Conversation Group
Ongoing event running from Mon Apr 22, 2013 - Mon Jun 24, 2013
Agincourt

Agincourt library and CCS Library Settlement worker invite all Newcomer Youth, ages 13-18 to our fun, friendly and welcoming meeting room space. This group meets on Monday nights, and teens are given assistance with homework,...

Icon of the event ESL Reading Circle
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm on recurring dates listed below
Toronto Reference Library

Practice your English by reading with others from great books and sharing your ideas about them. No registration required.


Upcoming Dates:
Fri May 31
Fri Jun 14
Fri Jun 28
Icon of the event Power Interviews
1:00 pm - 1:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Toronto Reference Library

The interview process & how to prepare yourself. Types & styles of interviews. Register at the Newcomer Information Desk on the main floor.


Upcoming Dates:
Wed May 29
Wed Sep 11
Icon of the event Story Circle
9:00 am - 10:00 am on recurring dates listed below
Thorncliffe

Improve your English listening and speaking skills....


Upcoming Dates:
Wed May 29
Wed Jun 05
Wed Jun 12
Wed Jun 19
Wed Jun 26
Icon of the event ESL for Seniors
2:00 pm - 3:15 pm on recurring dates listed below
Woodside Square

This drop in program teaches basic ESL to seniors. Co-Sponsored with Catholic-Cross Cultural Services. There will be no classes on the following days: Feb. 18, Mar. 11, Apr. 1, May 20, July 1, Aug. 5, Sept. 2 and Oct. 14.


Upcoming Dates:
Mon May 27
Mon Jun 03
Mon Jun 10
Mon Jun 17
Mon Jun 24