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ESL & Newcomer Programs

Icon of the event Craft Connections
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Gerrard/Ashdale

An afternoon gathering for adult crafters. Learn a craft, teach a craft and create personal and community projects in a friendly casual setting....


Upcoming Dates:
Wed Sep 11
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 Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP)
Ongoing event running from Mon Jul 01, 2013 - Thu Aug 29, 2013
Centennial

New to Canada? Need Information on employment, housing, language learning, schools and other topics. Speak to the LSP worker in this Branch....

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 Jun 05
Icon of the event Meet and Speak
10:00 am - 12:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Centennial

Practice and improve your English Conversation skills by meeting weekly to discuss relative topics. Special guest speakers will be invited from time to time.


Upcoming Dates:
Mon Jul 08
Mon Jul 15
Mon Jul 22
Mon Jul 29
Mon Aug 05
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 Let's Talk
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm on recurring dates listed below
Mimico Centennial

Come for conversation and talk about topics that interest you. Are you a beginner? Then come and learn! Intermediate? Come and share! Advanced? Come and talk of your experiences. Register in person at the branch or call Claud...


Upcoming Dates:
Fri May 24
Fri May 31
Fri Jun 07
Fri Jun 14
Fri Jun 21
Icon of the event Canada: My New Home - Literature, Art, Culture and Traditions
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Centennial

This Library Settlement program run by the YMCA Newcomer Information Center invites all newcomers to share in the discovery of their new country and culture. Come and participate in readings and discussions about Canada.


Upcoming Dates:
Mon Jul 08
Mon Jul 15
Mon Jul 22
Mon Jul 29
Mon Aug 05
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 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