Neighbourhood Information Post

Office phone: 416-323-9557
Fax: 416-323-9927
E-mail: info@oayec.org
Web site: www.oayec.org
Address: 120 Carlton St, Ste 209, Toronto, ON, M5A 4K2
Location (Intersection): Toronto Central (Jarvis St-Carlton St)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 27)
Officers: Matt Wood, Executive Director
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Area served: Ontario
Languages of service: English
How to apply: Call or email for more information
Fees: Annual membership $900 - auxiliary membership $650
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms
Service description: Provincial network of youth employment agencies

• member support services in communication, education, research and program development
• conferences
• no service to individuals

Organization type: Non Profit, Registered Charity Subjects Coordinating organizations; Employment; Publications; Vocational training; Youth
Record ID: MET4468
Last complete update: 2008-02-05
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Office phone: 416-591-2310
Toll-free phone: 1-877-980-6961
Fax: 416-591-3602
E-mail: info@miziwebiik.com
Web site: www.miziwebiik.com
Address: 167 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON, M5A 2E4
Location (Intersection): Toronto Central (Jarvis St-Gerrard St E)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 27)
Officers: Nancy Martin, Executive Director
Contacts: Ruby Dreger, Employment Manager
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: All persons who self-identify as Aboriginal
How to apply: Call reception to book intake appointment with an employment counsellor
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including barrier free washrooms
Service description: Employment counselling and training services

• career counselling
• job readiness workshops including resume writing, interview skills
• referrals to training opportunities
• employment placement referrals
• economic and partnership development

Employment Resource Centre -- walk-in job search centre

• access to computers, Internet, fax, photocopier and telephone
• staff assistance available
• resource materials, job boards and labour market information
• workshops
• software tutorials
• assistance with resumes

Organization type: Non Profit, Registered Charity Subjects Computer training; Computers; Economic development; Employment; Fax machines; Free services; Internet access; Job search training; Native peoples; Photocopiers; Resumes; Special libraries; Telephones; Vocational counselling; Vocational training; Work placements
Record ID: MET4099
Last complete update: 2007-10-09
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Office phone: 416-364-8228
Fax: 416-364-4728
Web site: www.fredvictor.org
Address: 145 Queen St E, Toronto, ON, M5A 1S1
Location (Intersection): Toronto Central (Jarvis St-Queen St E)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 28)
Officers: Mark Aston, Executive Director
Contacts: Enza Trentadue, Program Coordinator
Grace Ng'ang'a, Restaurant Manager
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm - program hours vary, call for program times not listed below
Area served: City of Toronto
Languages of service: English
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible -- call for details
Service description: Improves quality of life for people who are homeless or living on low incomes - volunteer opportunities

• Low-cost meals at Friends Restaurant, credit available -- brunch Monday to Friday 10 pm - 12 noon, dinner Monday to Sunday 4 pm - 5:30 pm
• Open House programs -- drop-in Monday to Friday 2 pm - 4 pm, art club, community garden, special events
• Computer Club -- free computer access, self-taught learning model Monday to Friday 9 am - 12:15 pm
• literacy class
• writers group
• basic education class
• medical clinic
• outreach
• concurrent disorders support services
• Mental Health and Justice Program
• community volunteer program -- catering

See branch records for additional services
Organization type: Non Profit, Registered Charity Subjects Academic upgrading; Catering businesses; Community centres; Community gardens; Community kitchens; Computer training; Computers; Counselling; Drop-in centres; Dual diagnosis disabilities; Economic development; Food; Free services; Health education; Homeless people; Immunization; Literacy instruction; Men; Recreation; Reduced cost services; Restaurants
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET1295
Last complete update: 2008-01-25
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Office phone: 416-595-5655
Toll-free phone: 1-800-667-0851
Fax: 416-595-0009
E-mail: info@dtrc.ca
Web site: www.dtrc.ca
Address: Lynda Hamilton Centre, 250 The Esplanade, Ste 500, Toronto, ON, M5A 1J2
Location (Intersection): Toronto Central (Sherbourne St-Front St E)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 28)
Officers: Amanda Hancox, Executive Director
Hours: Monday to Friday 10 am to 5:00 pm
Area served: Canada
Languages of service: English, French
Eligibility: Professional dance artists - also the dance community
How to apply: Call or visit web site
Fees: Fees geared to income
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - street parking close to entrance
Service description: Assists professional dancers in making transitions into, within, and from their professional performing careers

• individual counselling and skills, retraining and subsistence grants for members
• seminars, educational materials, networking and information

Organization type: Non Profit Subjects Arts; Financial assistance; Vocational counselling
Record ID: MET5599
Last complete update: 2007-03-13
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Office phone: 416-693-2922 TTY phone 416-693-2922
Fax: 416-693-0038
E-mail: ld@aldercentre.org
Web site: www.aldercentre.org
Address: 120 Front St E, Ste 208, Toronto, ON, M5A 4L9
Location (Intersection): Toronto Central (Jarvis St-Front St E)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 28)
Officers: Greg Yarrow, Executive Director, 416-693-2922 ext 301, gyarrow@aldercentre.org
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm - Tuesday 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Unemployed persons 16-65 years with learning disabilities
Fees: None
Physical access: Wheelchair ramp on 2nd floor - elevator access to 2nd floor - underground and outdoor parking nearby
Service description: Assistance in securing workplace accommodation and employment

• intake/assessment, identifying employment barriers
• vocational/career counselling
• individual action plans
• pre-employment skills training -- resume, coping and compensatory strategies for clients' specific learning disabilities
• job search
• job development
• job placement
• Adaptive Technology Software training
• transferable skills consultation
• workplace accommodation
• support of entrepreneurism
• employee and employer liaison for job maintenance
• consulting for employers on workplace equipment and resources
• psychoeducational assessments may be available

Offered in partnership with JVS Toronto, JOIN and Strategic Employment Solutions
Organization type: Non Profit, Registered Charity Subjects Computer training; Employment; Entrepreneurs; Internet access; Job placements; Job search training; Learning disabilities; Resumes; Vocational counselling
Record ID: MET4262
Last complete update: 2007-07-05
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Office phone: 416-645-6000 ext 2200
Fax: 416-465-4801
Web site: www.woodgreen.org
Address: 1491 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON, M4J 1N5
Location (Intersection): Toronto East (Coxwell Ave-Danforth Ave)
Ward: Toronto-Danforth (Ward 30)
Officers: Maisie Lo, Assistant Director, Immigrant Services
Hours: Monday to Thursday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm, Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
Area served: Former City of Toronto
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: All newcomers, immigrants and refugees -- varies according to program - Enhanced Language Training -- foreign-trained professionals who are landed immigrants or convention refugees, and who are eligible to work in Canada - LINC -- landed immigrants and convention refugees
How to apply: Call for appointment
Fees: None
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms
Service description: One-on-one settlement counselling

• educational workshops
• social and recreational programs for newcomers and immigrants
• Employment-focused bridging programs
  • Enhanced Language Training (ELT) for Internationally Trained Professionals -- 16 week sector specific language training in the fields of accounting, finance, health care, information technology, or engineering
  • individual counselling and action plan development
  • unpaid job placements
  • mentoring
  • networking
  • resume and interview preparation
  • training includes business communication, Canadian work environments, telephone skills, business writing skills and presentation skills
  • on-going support
  • NEWS@WoodGreen -- similar program to ELT but wider eligibility
  • English language training focused on professional terminology and business communication in the fields of accounting, finance, information technology, or engineering
  Job Search Workshops (JSW) -- for new immigrants and Convention refugees, legally entitled to work in Canada
  • 3 day or 4 evening job search techniques workshops, covering labour market information, access to trades and professions, resume preparation, networking
  • extensive individual assistance
  Participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto, child care available
  • full or part time study available
  Organization type: Non Profit, United Way, Registered Charity Subjects Employment; English as a second language; Immigrants; Job search training; Mentoring; Recreation; Refugees; Resumes; Settlement services; Vocational counselling; Vocational training; Work placements
  Other Services: See List
  Record ID: MET0878
  Last complete update: 2008-02-07
  Last modification date: 2008-04-18

Office phone: 416-645-6000 ext 2100
Fax: 416-469-2853
E-mail: newcomerinfo@woodgreen.org
Web site: www.woodgreen.org
Address: 815 Danforth Ave, Ste 300, Toronto, ON, M4J 1L2
Location (Intersection): Toronto East (Pape Ave-Danforth Ave)
Ward: Toronto-Danforth (Ward 30)
Officers: Maisie Lo, Assistant Director, Immigrant Services
Contacts: Shaida Addetia, Manager of Settlement Services, saddetia@woodgreen.org David Cross, Manager of Employment Supports, 416-645-6000 ext 2201, dcross@woodgreen.org
Hours: Monday to Thursday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Friday 9:00 am to 12:30 pm - some evening programs
Area served: Eastern part of former City of Toronto - East York
Languages of service: Bengali, Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Gujurati, Hindi, Swahili, Tamil, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese
Eligibility: Newcomers (immigrants and refugees)
How to apply: Call for appointment
Fees: Nominal fees for Microsoft Computer Certification Program
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms
Service description: Settlement services -- orientation, integration

• counselling
• information and referral
• newcomer workshops
• worker and parent network support groups
• newcomer volunteer program
• English language café
• Microsoft Computer Certification Program
• social and recreational activities
• Host Program -- friendship and emotional support

Job Search Workshops (JSW) -- for new immigrants and Convention refugees, legally entitled to work in Canada
• 3-4 day job search techniques workshops, covering labour market information, access to trades and professions, resume preparation, networking
• evening sessions also available
• extensive individual assistance
• day and evening sessions available
• also offered at 1491 Danforth Ave, 416-645-6000 ext 2200 and 1450 O'Connor Drive, 416-615-1515

Organization type: Non Profit, United Way, Registered Charity Subjects Employment; English as a second language; Immigrants; Job search training; Orientation; Recreation; Refugees; Resumes; Settlement services; Vocational counselling
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET6230
Last complete update: 2008-02-12
Last modification date: 2008-04-10

Centre for Education & Training Parliament Street Employment Resource Centre Address:: 595 Parliament St, Main Fl, Toronto, ON, M4X 1P9 Intersection: Parliament St-Wellesley St E E-mail:: parlerc@tcet.com Web Address: www.tcet.com/ercs Fax:: 416-964-6112	Toronto East
Ethiopian Association in the Greater Toronto Area Address:: 2064 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON, M4C 1J6 Intersection: Woodbine Ave-Danforth Ave Office phone: 416-694-1522 E-mail:: office@ethiocommun.org Web Address: www.ethiocommun.org Fax:: 416-694-8736, 416-694-2040 Officer: Teferi Adem, Executive Director	Toronto East
Toronto Social Services Division East Toronto Social Services Address:: 1631 Queen St E, Toronto, ON, M4L 1G4 Intersection: Coxwell Ave-Queen St E Office phone: 416-392-3200 Switchboard, 416-392-3213 Intake Contact: Carol Ringwood, Manager Community & Labour Market Web Address: www.toronto.ca/socialservices/index.htm Fax:: 416-392-4208 Officer: Mary Lynn Simpson, Director Social Services	Toronto East
West Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre Gateway Cafe Youth Job Network Centre Address:: 1480 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON, M4J 1N4 Intersection: Coxwell Ave-Danforth Ave Office phone: 416-466-7489 Contact: Diana Gatti, Divisional Coordinator E-mail:: info@gateway-cafe.com Web Address: www.gateway-cafe.com Fax:: 416-466-3211	Toronto East
WoodGreen Community Services WoodGreen East Toronto Employment Resource Centre Address:: 1080 Queen St E, Toronto, ON, M4M 1K5 Intersection: Pape Ave-Queen St E Office phone: 416-462-3110 ext 2316 Contact: Saleem Hall, Manager of Employment Services Web Address: www.woodgreen.org Fax:: 416-469-3187 Officer: Sipho Kwaku, Director, Immigrant Services and Employment Services	Toronto East
Possibilities Online Employment Resource Centre Mail Address: Box 203 543 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON, M5V 1Y6 E-mail:: poss@findhelp.ca Web Address: www.poss.ca	Toronto (City of)
ALDER Adult Learning Disabilities Employment Resources Address:: 120 Front St E, Ste 208, Toronto, ON, M5A 4L9 Intersection: Jarvis St-Front St E Office phone: 416-693-2922 E-mail:: ld@aldercentre.org Web Address: www.aldercentre.org Fax:: 416-693-0038 Officer: Greg Yarrow, Executive Director	Toronto Central
Collège Boréal Employment Services Address:: 22 College St, Ste 300, Toronto, ON, M5G 1K2 Intersection: Yonge St-College St Office phone: 416-962-1908 Contact: Nawell Bentobbal, Job Connect Program Clerk E-mail:: nawell.bentobbal@borealc.on.ca Web Address: www.borealc.on.ca Fax:: 416-962-1386	Toronto Central
Fred Victor Centre Employment Resource Centre Address:: 100 Lombard St, Ste 102, Toronto, ON, M5C 1M3 Intersection: Jarvis St-Queen St E Office phone: 416-364-8986 Contact: Stephen Westfall, Manager E-mail:: erc@fredvictor.org Web Address: www.fredvictor.org Fax:: 416-364-4728	Toronto Central
Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training Address:: 167 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON, M5A 2E4 Intersection: Jarvis St-Gerrard St E Office phone: 416-591-2310 Contact: Ruby Dreger, Employment Manager E-mail:: info@miziwebiik.com Web Address: www.miziwebiik.com Fax:: 416-591-3602 Officer: Nancy Martin, Executive Director	Toronto Central
Métis Nation of Ontario Toronto Regional Office Address:: 103 Richmond St E, Ste 404, Toronto, ON, M5C 1N9 Intersection: Jarvis St-Queen St E Office phone: 416-977-9881 Contact: Stephanie Cruise, Acting Community Development Officer E-mail:: bonnyc@metisnation.org Web Address: www.metisnation.org Fax:: 416-977-9911 Officer: Bonny Cann, Community Development Coordinator	Toronto Central
Office Workers Career Centre Address:: 365 Bloor St E, Ste 1802, Toronto, ON, M4W 3L4 Intersection: Sherbourne St-Bloor St E Office phone: 416-925-7155 E-mail:: owcc@officeworkers.org Web Address: www.officeworkers.org Fax:: 416-925-4621 Officer: Oliver Howey, Executive Director	Toronto Central
Times Change Women's Employment Service Address:: 365 Bloor St E, Ste 1704, Toronto, ON, M4W 3L4 Intersection: Sherbourne St-Bloor St E Office phone: 416-927-1900 Contact: Holly Kirkconnell, Employment Counsellor E-mail:: women@timeschange.org Web Address: www.timeschange.org Fax:: 416-927-7212 Officer: Pat Bird, Education/Training Counsellor	Toronto Central
Toronto Social Services Division Downtown Toronto Social Services Address:: 111 Wellesley St E, 2nd and 3rd Fl, Toronto, ON, M4Y 3A7 Intersection: Jarvis St-Wellesley St E Office phone: 416-392-5300 Switchboard, 416-392-5100 Intake Contact: Kim Quade, Manager Community and Labour Market Web Address: www.toronto.ca/socialservices/index.htm Fax:: 416-392-4207 Officer: Tona Robis, Director Social Services	Toronto Central
Toronto Social Services Division Metro Hall Social Services Address:: 214 Wellington St W, Toronto, ON, M5V 3C6 Mail Address: Metro Hall, 55 John St, 27th Fl, Stn 1270, Toronto, ON, M5V 3C6 Intersection: Spadina Ave-Front St W Office phone: 416-392-2600 Switchboard, 416-392-2635 Intake Contact: Patrick Chartrand, Manager Community and Labour Market Web Address: www.toronto.ca/socialservices/index.htm Fax:: 416-392-2739 Officer: Tona Robis, Director Social Services	Toronto Central
University Settlement Recreation Centre Employment and Training Services Address:: 199 College St, 2nd Fl, Toronto, ON, M5T 1P9 Intersection: University Ave-College St Office phone: 416-977-8325 Contact: Elisa Ho, Department Director Web Address: www.usrc.ca/e&t.html Fax:: 416-977-4188	Toronto Central
Yonge Street Mission Evergreen Centre for Street Youth Evergreen Employment Resource Centre Address:: 381 Yonge St, Bsmt, Toronto, ON, M5B 1S1 Intersection: Yonge St-Gerrard St E Office phone: 416-977-7259 ext 245 Contact: Karen Bach, Program Director E-mail:: evergreenerc@ysm.on.ca Web Address: www.ysm.on.ca Fax:: 416-977-7129	Toronto Central

Toronto. Social Services Division Downtown Toronto Social Services
Office phone 416-392-5300 Switchboard ; 416-392-5100 Intake
Toll-free phone 1-888-465-4478 Intake ; 1-800-808-2268 Interactive Voice Response (IVR)
TTY phone 416-392-2594
Fax 416-392-4207
Web site www.toronto.ca/socialservices/index.htm
Address
111 Wellesley St E, 2nd and 3rd Flr, Toronto, ON, M4Y 3A7
Location (Intersection) Toronto Central (Jarvis St-Wellesley St E)
Ward Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 27)