Dear Valued Customer,
Opportunity…
It's what every job seeker is searching for:
- An opportunity to advance your career
- An opportunity to get your first job
- An opportunity to re-enter the workforce
- An opportunity to start a new career
WoodGreen Community Services has been successfully providing opportunities for over 73 years. Over the coming months, we will be transforming our Employment Programs and Services to help generate even more opportunities for Job Seekers.
We will provide:
- A positive and successful customer experience
- A ‘one-stop-shop’ approach to employment services
- A comprehensive evaluation of your employment needs
Your Employment Success is our Primary Success.
Please do not hesitate to ask if you have any questions, or call us at (416) 462-3110.
Thank you.
WoodGreen Employment Services
WoodGreen Community Services
WoodGreen Community Services makes thousands of opportunities for thousands of Torontonians, thousands of times a day. We help:
- People find safe, affordable housing
- Internationally-trained professionals enter the job market
- Parents access childcare
- Children and youth access after-school programs
- Newcomers settle in to Canadian life
- Homeless and marginalized people get off the streets
- Youth find meaningful employment and training
- Seniors live independently
And much more!
From our beginnings as one small neighbourhood centre in 1937, WoodGreen has grown to 24 locations throughout Toronto’s East End. WoodGreen has 500 staff, hundreds of partner organizations and thousands of volunteers. A founding United Way member agency, WoodGreen serves more than 37,000 individuals and families each year.
Other WoodGreen Community Services
Boundless Possibilites for WomenBoundless Possibilities for Women provides life skills, computer, and financial literacy education to women who are interested in attending college, or finding work. College-track participants learn about the college application process, student loans, and financial aid. Employment-track participants complete 6-week internships related to their field of interest.Location: 280 Donlands Avenue More Information about Boundless Possibilites for Women |
Bridging Programs for Internationally Trained IndividualsJoin WoodGreen’s Newcomer Professional Bridging Programs to launch your career: Career counseling, Job search support, Mentorship, Profession specific language training , Workplace communication, Job search preparation and support - turn employer contacts into opportunities for you to succeed, Canadian contacts in your profession - employer presentations, field trips, ongoing networking groups & mentoring opportunities, Employers in your field - introductions to employers & recruiters, leading to placements, jobs and career opportunities – WoodGreen has contacts with major employers in each of these professions, Additional support - solutions to short term barriers that hold back your personal and professional success. TTC and childcare available to qualifying participantsLocation: 1491 Danforth Avenue More Information about Bridging Programs for Internationally Trained Individuals |
Childminding Services for English Language LearnersFree childminding services for English Language Learners and group participants.More Information about Childminding Services for English Language Learners |
English Language ServicesEnglish language instruction is an essential element in helping newcomers to feel at home and be fully productive in their new land. Immigrant Services offers Language Instruction for Newcomers (LINC) from basic to professional levels and the Enhanced Language Training (ELT) Services for newcomers to help them connect with Canadian society and their new way of life. Our LINC program provides newcomers with language training in English to help them function in, and contribute to, Canadian society. Our ELT programs provide advanced-level English language training to adult newcomers. Through job-specific language training, ELT helps newcomers to more easily and quickly find and keep jobs for which they are qualified. We provide language training to internationally trained individuals in the engineer, IT, health care, community work and financial fields.1491 Danforth Avenue. More Information about English Language Services |
Homeward BoundHomeward Bound is an innovative program of wrap-around services to help single mothers and their children move from homelessness and poverty to successful careers and self-sufficiency. Homeward Bound provides single moms the opportunity to receive life skills, computer, and financial literacy education, and then attend college at a fully-accredited institution. When they finish school, Homeward Bound connects women to full-time, living wage careers.More Information about Homeward Bound |
Housing LocationsWoodGreen`s Housing locations: 570 Coxwell Avenue, 444 Logan Avenue, 55 Pape Avenue, 17 Renwick Crescent, 841 Queen Street East, 1070 Queen Street East, 137 Sears Street, The Wellesley Central Residence is Toronto’s first affordable housing complex designed to accommodate both seniors in need of moderate assistance and people living with HIV/AIDS. Please contact Sophia Stanberry, Manager of Housing and Community Development for WCRI at (416) 925 9871 x 4903 for more information.More Information about Housing Locations |
Job Search WorkshopWoodGreen’s Job Search Workshop for newcomers to Canada program offers a quick and effective overview of the most important tools and techniques used to find a job, and to develop a career. Participants meet in small groups (average 8) and are guided by an experienced presenter as they work through a series of workshops offered over three full days or four evenings.Location: 815 Danforth Avenue More Information about Job Search Workshop |
Mentorship for Internationally Trained ProfessionalsOne on one employment and settlement mentorship. Newcomer professionals learn about the Canadian workplace culture, access their needs for entering the Canadian job market, and extend their professional network in Toronto.Location: 815 Danforth Avenue More Information about Mentorship for Internationally Trained Professionals |
Neighbourhood ProgramsNeighbourhood Programs provides young people in the area with a safe and fun space for after-school and summer hours.Location: 280 Donlands Avenue More Information about Neighbourhood Programs |
Rites of PassageRites of Passage is a West African tradition of helping young people make the transition to adulthood. Rites of Passage helps youth of African descent reconnect with foundational principles that are part of their African heritage but often absent in their day-to-day lives. Some of these principles include self-respect, self-determination and a responsibility to the community around them.More Information about Rites of Passage |
Volunteer Host ProgramOne on one employment and settlement mentorship. Newcomer professionals learn about the Canadian workplace culture, access their needs for entering the Canadian job market, and extend their professional network in Toronto.Location: 815 Danforth Avenue More Information about Volunteer Host Program |
Volunteer ServicesOur volunteers are of all ages and come from all walks of life. As a volunteer, you can give as much or as little time as you want. As well, WoodGreen provides many volunteer opportunities for newcomers to Canada. Our volunteer program will help you match your skills and interests with a role that's right for you. Volunteer with WoodGreen today!Location: 815 Danforth Avenue More Information about Volunteer Services |
Work Initiative Network (WIN)WIN (Work Initiative Network) is a community based program that helps adults experiencing mental health issues find paid employment.More Information about Work Initiative Network (WIN) |
About The WoodGreen Foundation
The WoodGreen Foundation is dedicated to supporting WoodGreen’s vital services and strengthening our work in social innovation. The Foundation provides an opportunity for donors to become meaningfully engaged in WoodGreen’s work like never before, and to see the impact of their support on the community.
