Regent Park Credentials Assessment, Guidance & Continuing Education Pilot Will Be Holding One More Assessment Day In December

The University of Toronto's School of Continuing Studies will partner with Toronto Employment & Social Services and Daniel's Corporation to provide foreign trained residents living in Regent Park an opportunity to enhance their academic credentials. So far over twenty participants have met with the U of T school of continuing studies to discuss their academic credentials and develop a service plan. There is room for one more day of assessments to get residents involved with this opportunity.

Background:

The pilot was developed to address chronic unemployment and underemployment of Regent Park Internationally trained professionals.

The Pilot:

A counsellor from The University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies will meet with foreign trained professionals at our Regent Park Employment Services office to provide:

• Academic guidance and support, referrals, and mentoring opportunities
• Access to courses through U of T's School of Continuing Studies
• International credential assessment
• Regent Park Employment Services staff will work closely with a University of Toronto counsellor and the residents to achieve academic success, develop a career direction, and ultimately assist in sustainable employment.

Financial Supports:

Eligible residents who require financial supports to pursue Continuing Education will receive financial assistance.

Who is Eligible:

• Regent Park Residents only (Bounded by Gerrard Street East to the north, River Street to the east, Shuter to the south and Parliament to the west)
• Must be unemployed or underemployed
• Must have post-secondary education outside of Canada

Referrals:

We are asking our community partners to identify and refer any potential foreign trained residents to this program. Residents can contact Regent Park Employment Services at 416-392-3456.

If you have any additional questions about this pilot, please contact RPES at 416-392-3456 or call Peter Foote at 416-392-3451.

Regent Park Employment Services
530 Dundas Street East, Toronto, ON, M5A2B3
Tel: 416.392.3456 | Fax: 416.392.4877