Centre for Information & Community Services – Settlement Services

Settlement & Integration Services

May 2015 Programs for New Immigrants

Space is Limited. Please register in advance. Space is not reserved for pre-registrants 15 minutes after workshop starts. New Immigrants are requested to bring landing documents.

********* Employment Support & Related Programs for new immigrants *********

To assist landed immigrants, convention refugees and Canadian citizens to achieve equal access to Canadian job market through different employment programs and services. Job seekers will obtain the essential job finding information and skills, e.g. networking, effective resume writing, answers for questions frequently asked in job interviews, job trends, salary ranges, labour laws etc, by visiting the Employment Resource Centre (ERC) or participating in employment programs. Job seekers can also find the latest job vacancies on ERC Job Boards and many useful job web sites as well. For more information, please call 416-293-4565 ext 119.

Activity Date/Time Content Location  Learn all about “STAR” interviews  Have a better understanding of what employers are looking for Toronto Integrated Service Centre Behavioural Interview Skills May 2  Become a “Professional Performer”; Boost your 3850 Finch Ave. E. , Room 401 (Saturday ) Workshop confidence, Make yourself stand out (N/W of Kennedy/ Finch) 9:30am – 2:00pm Language: English  Master the format of a typical interview process Registration: 416-293-4565 x 0  Put your new found knowledge to the test with our “Mock Interviews”  Workshop on effective resume writing Day 1: Resume  Work on your own resume May 12 - How to transform your resume from boring to (Tuesday) eye-catching 10:00am-4:00pm - How to handle weaknesses and liabilities in your Toronto Integrated Service Centre Job Readiness Clinic work history 3850 Finch Ave. E. , Room 401 Language :English  Workshop on successful interview skills (N/W of Kennedy/ Finch) Day 2 : Interview  Work on your own answers to interview questions Registration: 416-293-4565 x 0 May 14 - How to develop self introduction and learn (Thursday) essentials to make a good impression 10:00am-4:00pm - Mock interviews that give you specific feedback and strategies  Are you looking to obtain a career in accounting and do not know where to start? Join the Pros. –Information Toronto Integrated Service Centre May 21  Do you want to know how to advance your career session about obtaining 3850 Finch Ave. E. , Room 401 (Thursday) while obtaining a business credential in Canada? (N/W of Kennedy/ Finch) a career in Accounting 3:00pm-4:30pm  Have questions about the new CPA designation? Registration: 416-293-4565 x 0 Language :English  Do you want to learn about CPA Prerequisite Education program (PREP)?  Introduction and guidance of career options by a professional mentor in your field Meet & Share  Success story sharing from your peers Toronto Integrated Service Centre — Project Management May 30  Occupation specific job search experience sharing on 3850 Finch Ave. E. , Room 401 Occupation Specific Monthly (Saturday) what works and what doesn’t (N/W of Kennedy/ Finch) Networking Event 10:30am-12:00noon  Q & A to address your individual questions and for Immigrant Job Seekers Registration: 416-293-4565 x 0 concerns Language: English  Support, motivation and guidance to prepare you to be competitive in the job market

For registration or enquiries, please call: 416-293-4565 or 416-292-7510 ext. 0 or visit: 1. 3850 Finch Avenue East, Room 403, Scarborough (NW of Finch/Kennedy) or 2. 2330 Midland Avenue, Scarborough (SW of Midland/Sheppard)

www.cicscanada.com

Settlement & Integration Services

May 2015 Programs for New Immigrants

Space is Limited. Please register in advance. Space is not reserved for pre-registrants 15 minutes after workshop starts. New Immigrants are requested to bring landing documents.

********* Programs for New Immigrant Adults *********

Activity Date/Time Content Location Living in Toronto  Important identity cards (PR card, SIN, OHIP, etc) Language: Mandarin & English  Goods to Follow/ GST Credit / CCTB, etc CICS Woodside Square LINC Centre  TTC tokens are provided to eligible May 8  Things to remember for PR card renewal 1571 Sandhurst Circle, Room 202, clients upon pre-registration- must show (Friday)  Transportation/ Driver’s License / Collision Reports (2nd floor of Professional Offices) transfer and PR card for reimbursement 3:30pm - 5:30pm  Language Training/ School Enrolment Registration: 416-292-7510 x 0 Pre-registered care service is   Renting and Buying a Home/ Social Housing or 416-293-4565 x 0 available for newcomer children aged 19 months to 12 years old  Levels of Government and their Responsibilities  Apprenticeship: list of apprenticeable trades, Vocational Training - eligibility and application procedures, in-school Apprenticeship, study & on-the-job training CICS LINC Centre Bridge Training Program & May 20  Bridge Training Program: Theme and purpose, 4002 Sheppard Ave. E., Room 501, Second Career (Wednesday) partners of occupational regulatory bodies & (NE of Sheppard/ Kennedy) Language: Mandarin & English 6:30pm - 8:30pm community organizations, funding target & how to Registration: 416-292-7510 x 0  Pre-registered care service is apply or 416-293-4565 x 0 available for newcomer children aged  Second Career: Definition of second career, 19 months to 12 years old funding scope, who can apply and how to apply A guided tour for newly arrived immigrants! Gathering Place: Let’s Visit Explore an exceptional array of themed galleries May 22 9:00am @ Royal Ontario Museum throughout the museum that span both world cultures CICS Toronto Integrated Service Centre (Friday) Language: Mandarin & English and natural history. With six million objects in the 3850 Finch Ave. E. , Room 403 9:00am - 3:30pm  For new immigrants & ROM’s collections, there is something new to discover Or 11:00am @ Royal Ontario Museum Pre-registration required around every corner. 100 Queen’s Park Toronto, Ontario Social Systems  Provincial Systems on Education, Health Care and Language: Mandarin & English Housing CICS Woodside Square LINC Centre  TTC tokens are provided to eligible May 22  Employment Standards Act and Residential 1571 Sandhurst Circle, Room 202, clients upon pre-registration- must show (Friday) Tenancies Act (2nd floor of Professional Offices) transfer and PR card for reimbursement 3:30pm - 5:30pm  Taxation System and Tax Credits Registration : 416 - 292 -7510 x 0 Pre-registered care service is   Employment Insurance and Seniors Benefits or 416-293-4565 x 0 available for newcomer children aged 19 months to 12 years old  Pre-School Education and Adult Learning Employment Series:  Who is protected by the ESA Your Rights at Work: CICS LINC Centre  Minimum wage, payment for overtime, and public Employment Standards Act May 21 4002 Sheppard Ave. E., Room 501, holidays (ESA) (Thursday) (NE of Sheppard/ Kennedy)  Hours of work, breaks/ eating period, and leave Language: Mandarin & English 6:30pm - 8:30pm Registration: 416-292-7510 x 0 with/ without pay  Pre-registered care service is or 416-293-4565 x 0 available for newcomer children aged  Termination notice/ pay and severance pay 19 months to 12 years old How to start up a small business  Choosing a small business structure May 25  Registering a small business (Monday)  Developing a small business plan/ proposal 2:00pm - 4:00pm  Accessing government resources and assistance programs Buying a small business Small Business Series June 1  Starting an independent or franchise business for New Immigrants (Monday)  Applying for financial support from banks ---Four steps to get your 2:00pm - 4:00pm  Understanding practical issues, marketing and CICS Immigrant Resource Centre small business started! human resources 2330 Midland Avenue Business financing and taxation (S/W of Midland/Sheppard) Language: Mandarin & English June 8  Finding financial support for a small business Registration: 416-292-7510 x 0  Pre-registered care service is (Monday)  Managing the financial matters for a small business available for newcomer children aged 2:00pm - 4:00pm 19 months to 12 years old  Filing income tax and HST Legal liability concerns  Responsibilities of a business advisor or legal June 15 advisor (Monday)  Buying an existing business 2:00pm - 4:00pm  Contract or agreement concerns  Collecting payment from debtors and defending against lawsuits

www.cicscanada.com

Settlement & Integration Services

May 2015 Programs for New Immigrants

Space is Limited. Please register in advance. Space is not reserved for pre-registrants 15 minutes after workshop starts. New Immigrants are requested to bring landing documents.

 Learn how to overcome the lack of confidence in May 26 & 28; conveying your ideas Toronto Integrated Service Centre Communicate with Confidence June 2 & 4  Develop techniques to create a professional 3850 Finch Ave. E. , Room 401 ---Public Speaking Workshop (Tuesdays & presence for Newcomers (N/W of Kennedy/ Finch) Thursdays)  Capture and hold the attention of the audience Language: English Registration: 416-293-4565 x 0 3:00pm - 5:00pm  Use public speaking as a tool to succeed in the Canadian job market Education Series:  What is OSAP Applying for Ontario Student  Applying for OSAP online CICS LINC Centre Assistance Program (OSAP) May 26  Scholarships / grants available from universities, 4002 Sheppard Ave. E., Room 501, Language: Mandarin (Tuesday) colleges & various levels of government (NE of Sheppard/ Kennedy)  Pre-registered care service is 6:30pm-8:30pm  Relationship among RESP, OSAP & scholarships / Registration: 416-292-7510 x 0 available for newcomer children aged grants or 416-293-4565 x 0 19 months to 12 years old  Formulating a reasonable repayment plan

********* New Immigrant Families & Seniors Program *********

Staying active is an important part of a well-balanced lifestyle. To help you achieve that balance, we have a wide range of programs for you and your family members to choose from.

Activity Date/Time Content Location Parenting in Canada: Toronto Public Library  Ontario elementary education system Ontario Elementary Education May 12 – Fairview Branch  Special programs: Gifted program; French (Tuesday) 35 Fairview Mall Drive System & Community immersion program 9:30am-11:30am Registration: 416-292-7510 x 0 or 135 Resources  Community activities in Toronto Language: Mandarin or email: [email protected] Health Workshop Series (1) Good Liver, Good Health  Know your liver CICS Woodside Square LINC Centre ---―Protect your Liver‖ May 13  Basic knowledge of liver disease 1571 Sandhurst Circle, Room 202, Language: Mandarin (Wednesday)  The common types and symptoms of liver disease (2nd floor of Professional Offices)  Pre-registered care service is 3:30pm - 5:30pm  Liver disease prevention and treatment Registration: 416-292-7510 x 0 available for newcomer children aged  Liver protection tips or 416-293-4565 x 0 19 months to 12 years old  Introduce you to camping equipment  Guide you through the amazing provincial parks of CICS Immigrant Resource Centre May 13 Learn to Camp Ontario 2330 Midland Avenue (Wednesday)  Teach you how to plan a safe and enjoyable (S/W of Midland/Sheppard) Language: English 3:30pm - 5:30pm camping trip Registration: 416-292-7510 x 0  Inspire new visitors to become life-long campers Housing in Ontario Series (1) Renting A House and  Rent increase guidelines CICS LINC Centre Tenant Protection Act May 13  Terminate a tenancy 4002 Sheppard Ave. E., Room 501, Language: Mandarin (Wednesday)  Repairs & Maintenance (NE of Sheppard/ Kennedy)  Pre-registered care service is 6:30pm - 8:30pm  Sublet & Eviction Registration: 416-292-7510 x 0 available for newcomer children aged  File a complaint to the “Landlord & Tenant Board” or 416-293-4565 x 0 19 months to 12 years old Family Law Series (1)  Contested Divorce vs. Uncontested Divorce CICS Immigrant Resource Centre Divorce and Separation May 15  Divorce Procedures & Documents Required 2330 Midland Avenue Language: Mandarin (Friday)  Separation and Separation Agreements (S/W of Midland/Sheppard)  Pre-registered care service is 3:30pm - 5:30pm available for newcomer children aged  How & Where to get help Registration: 416-292-7510 x 0 19 months to 12 years old Legal Education Workshop Series  Overview of family class sponsorship categories and requirements CICS Immigrant Resource Centre Family Class Sponsorship May 21  Application process and fees 2330 Midland Avenue Language: Mandarin (Thursday)  Criteria for immigration visa approval (S/W of Midland/Sheppard)  Pre-registered care service is 2:00pm - 4:00pm available for newcomer children aged  Appeal rights and procedures Registration: 416-292-7510 x 0 19 months to 12 years old  Q & A

www.cicscanada.com

Settlement & Integration Services

May 2015 Programs for New Immigrants

Space is Limited. Please register in advance. Space is not reserved for pre-registrants 15 minutes after workshop starts. New Immigrants are requested to bring landing documents.

 Performances & Calligraphy Demonstration CICS Immigrant Resource Centre May 23  Paper Craft Art Sharing 2330 Midland Avenue Asian Heritage Festival (Saturday)  Henna Tattoos & Asian Decorations (S/W of Midland/Sheppard) 10:00am - 1:00pm  Food Demonstration and Sampling Registration: 416-292-7510 x 0  Topics on healthy eating and active living  Introduction to different active exercises (Yoga, CICS Immigrant Resource Centre May 29 – Jul 3 aerobics, etc.) 2330 Midland Avenue Healthy Eating, Active Living (Fridays)  Canada Food Guide and Food Budgeting (S/W of Midland/Sheppard) Language: Mandarin & English 10:00am - 12:00noon  Disease prevention Registration: 416-292-7510 x 0 or 121  Many simple yet nutritious recipes

*********************************************************************** Serving the immigrant community for over 40 years, CICS Settlement & Integration Services are here for you and with you to explore Canada and make it your new home.

To find out how CICS can help you, please call or visit one of our locations:

Office Location Telephone 2330 Midland Avenue Immigrant Resource Centre 416-292-7510 Toronto, Ontario, M1S 5G5 3850 Finch Avenue East Suite 403 Toronto Integrated Service Centre 416-293-4565 Toronto, Ontario, M1T 3T6 4002 Sheppard Avenue East Suite 501 LINC Centre 416-299-8118 Toronto, Ontario, M1S 4R5 1571 Sandhurst Circle, Unit 202 Woodside Square LINC Centre 416-292-6558 Toronto, Ontario, M1V 1V2 1761 Sheppard Avenue East, Ground Floor North York Office 416-493-7510 Toronto, Ontario, M2J 0A5