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ESL & Newcomer Programs

Icon of the event Settlement Services for Newcomers
9:00 am - 5:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Burrows Hall

Settlement workers provide individual assistance for newcomers. In partnership with Catholic Cross-cultural Services.


Upcoming Dates:
Sat Jun 22
Sat Jun 29
Sat Jul 06
Sat Jul 13
Icon of the event Employers' Expectations of Newcomers
1:00 pm - 1:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Toronto Reference Library

Learn what Canadian employers want and how to bring value to your new employer. Register at the Newcomer Information desk on the main floor.


Upcoming Dates:
Wed Aug 21
Icon of the event Preparing for Meaningful Employment in Canada
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Toronto Reference Library

Speakers from the Information & Communications Technology Council will talk about ICT sector trends & opportunities for internationally trained professionals, including success stories & strategies.


Upcoming Dates:
Wed Sep 25
Icon of the event Networking for Newcomers
Wed Jul 17, 2013 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Toronto Reference Library

Learn about the benefits and results of career networking. Tips for setting goals, ethics, face to face and digital networking. How to grow and maintain your network.

Icon of the event Volunteer!
Tue Aug 20, 2013 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Burrows Hall

Learn how to volunteer, and how to discover the right opportunities for you to:...

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6:00 pm - 8:30 pm on recurring dates listed below
Burrows Hall

Free 10 week program at Burrows Hall Library in partnership with CultureLink. For landed immigrants and convention refugees,19yrs and older with LINC level 4 and up. Small group settings with experienced and trained mentors. ...


Upcoming Dates:
Thu Oct 03
Thu Oct 10
Icon of the event Citizenship Mentoring Circle - Summer Session
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Toronto Reference Library

A 10-session program for newcomers covering all the topics in "Discovering Canada" the citizenship book. Funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. For registration contact Victor Gomes at 416-588-6288 ext. 208 or vgomes@c...


Upcoming Dates:
Tue Jul 09
Tue Jul 16
Tue Jul 23
Tue Jul 30
Tue Aug 06
Icon of the event Self Esteem: life skills for newcomers to Canada
Wed Oct 09, 2013 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Toronto Reference Library

In your new and confusing environment recognize your strengths and build your confidence. Look at what causes high and low self esteem.

Icon of the event Settlement Services for Newcomers
9:00 am - 5:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Burrows Hall

Settlement workers provide individual assistance for newcomers. In partnership with Catholic Cross-cultural Services.


Upcoming Dates:
Sat Sep 07
Sat Sep 14
Sat Sep 21
Sat Sep 28
Sat Oct 05
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 Jun 28
Fri Sep 27
Fri Oct 11