Settlement Services (JUMP)

YWCA Toronto JUMP is a support program for women and girls 13 years or older who are new to Canada.

This program helps newcomers explore career options, build skills, search for jobs and integrate into Canadian society.

In a women-supportive environment we offer:

• employment services
• no-cost English classes
• settlement support
  

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

Locations and Contact

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