What we offer
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 the Ontario secondary school community service hours requirement to graduate from high school
- youth leadership development
- access to computer lab and use of printer, fax machine and photocopier
- a welcoming women-supportive
Training programs and events
To participate in YWCA Toronto JUMP’s training programs and events, eligible participant must be pre-registered with JUMP.
- cash register training
- retail & customer service training
- food safety/handling training certificate (to gain skills for working in the food industry)
- writing a resume/cover letter
- job interview skills
- 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