| Our organizational approach is based on the overall goal of contributing to the selfdevelopment abilities of individuals and groups in the community. A learner-centered approach is used in training programs and community participation is encouraged in all aspects of the organization. A volunteer pool of 20-30 people assists with community networking, fundraising, office administration, program development, advocacy, and other tasks. |
>> PROJECT ON AFRICAN COMMUNITIES (PACT)
This research project produced a demographic report on the African population in Metro Toronto and a second report giving an overview of service needs in the African communities in Metro Toronto, and recommendations for appropriate models for delivery of services that the community needs. |
>> SETTLEMENT COUNSELLING
The Ontario Ministry of Citizenship funds this program. The services provided under this program include:
• Assistance in finding accommodation
• Counselling on education and career choices
• Liaison between clients and Government Agencies such as Immigration, Social Services, Children's' Aid Society, Boards of Education and Correctional services and the courts.
• Interpreting and translation of documents. |
>> EMPLOYMENT COUNSELLING
One-on-one counselling until a year ago was provided by the employment counselor. Services included job readiness, pre-employment preparation, individual referral and follow-up services.
Due to drastic and continuous funding cuts by the Provincial Government, The agency does not have a full time employment counselor. However, using the services of volunteers and creative utilization of existing staff assigned to other programs we provide limited employment counselling. The services provided include:
• Job Search techniques and resume preparation
• Basic Computer Training
• Identification of clients marketable skills
• Emotional Support for the unemployed
• Job Market orientation
• Job interview skills etc. |
>> PLACEMENT SERVICES
The service in this section involves matching prospective employers with appropriate candidates for particular jobs. Collecting data of available job opportunities as well as doing intensive research to uncover the hidden job market. Networking within the private, Governmental and non-profit sector is also part of this section of the agency services. |
>> Other Services include:
• Immigration process counselling and referrals
• Legal-aid information and referral
• Social assistance information and referral
• Family and health concerns
• Cultural sensitivity, awareness, and integration
• Translation and interpretation services and referral
• Job-search support, resume, and referral
• Career counselling, guidance, and referral
• Assistance with professional certification
• Advocacy, employment, human rights (racism)
• Networking with ethno-specific communities, NGOs, and governmental agencies
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