Neighbourhood Information Post

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