Newcomer settlement support:

• experienced employment and settlement counsellors


• help exploring career options in the current labour market that suit your skills


• help learning new skills to find a job


• opportunities to discuss goals and challenges


• one-on-one individualized settlement and employment support


• help applying to colleges and universities


• volunteer opportunities to gain Canadian experience and/or meet High school Community Service requirements/hours required to graduate from high school


• youth leadership development


• access to computer lab and use of printer, fax machine and photocopier


• a welcoming women only space

To participate in the YWCA JUMP’s training programs and events, eligible participant must be pre-registered with JUMP

• cash register training


• customer service training


• food safety/handling training (to gain skills for working in the food industry)


• writing a resume/cover letter


• job interview skills


• retail training


• restaurant training


• WHIMIS training


• CPR/First Aid training

Special events and trips:

• guest speakers covering a range of settlement topics


• summer or social events/programming for girls (ages 13-30)


• cultural celebrations and holiday parties


• field trips to sites such as the Art Gallery of Ontario and the Royal Ontario Museum

Check the monthly calendars on the download bar for upcoming workshops, trainings, special events and trips.

3090 Kingston Road, Suite 205 (at McCowan Road), Scarborough

222 Dixon Road, Suite 207 (at Islington Avenue), Etobicoke

YWCA JUMP Scarborough
Sahar Haghjoo, Administrative Assistant
416.266.0303 x21
shaghjoo@ywcatoronto.org

YWCA JUMP Etobicoke
Fatima Teixeira, Administrative Assistant
416.964.3883 x215
Fteixeira@ywcatoronto.org