COSTI Immigrant Services

COSTI’s Settlement Services from pre-arrival to initial assessment and interpretation services, advocacy and counselling promote a greater sense of security and well-being, helping #newcomers and their families engage in their communities faster. Find out more about our work: https://buff.ly/2M7ba8p

As Ontario re-opens from the pandemic, join us for this webinar to better understand your employment standards and occupational health & safety rights and obligations as they relate to COVID-19 from the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development experts. Besides FAQs, there will also be a Q&A period where you can ask and get answers to your own questions. Register to join us online for this ‘Reopening Ontario’ Client Information Session on February 8, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. https://buff.ly/2MtvosG

Our Youth Employment Pathways for Success program is for newcomer youth between the ages of 17-25, who are interested in STEM occupations. https://buff.ly/2KTiSlL This FREE 4-week program includes: - Virtual Game-based learning - STEM-based Employment Coaching... - Networking opportunities with various employers within STEM sectors - On-the-job training supports - Customer Service Certification - 6 months follow-up supports We organize these sessions several times a year. There’s one starting February 1. For more information, contact Mojgan Haghi at 647.827.1434 or email [email protected]

We welcome you to join us at this virtual session tomorrow, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, to find out what resources are available at the Mississauga Library. Over a million books, movies, music and more available to borrow or download! Find out information about library events, programs and services, and how to access library resources computers, 24/7 digital services, research databases, and resources for teachers and students. Register here: https://buff.ly/3qXy8NJ Or, call 905-567-0482 / send an email to [email protected]

Helping connect refugee newcomers and volunteers to increase social connections during the pandemic. Our community is stronger when we work together.

Join us on January 27, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, for our Second Career Strategy information session that helps recently laid-off, unemployed workers to make the transition to a new career in a high-skill occupation that is in demand. The program provides financial assistance, based on individual needs, to help people with some of the costs associated with long-term training plans, including the cost of tuition and books. Register here: https://buff.ly/3pjeT0H

Our Employment Services for Individuals with International Work Experience offer a unique approach to helping individuals find work related to their skills or professional backgrounds. No cost to all newcomers in both regulated & non-regulated professions. https://buff.ly/3iSmZtW

Our Career Assessment & Planning Employment Services assist clients to develop & follow through with a realistic employment service plan. https://buff.ly/2FEQktl #jobsearch #jobseekers #jobhelp

The bilingual O2O Chatbot brings together, all in one place, resources and information about programs and services related to the settlement needs of newcomers such as employment, education, housing, training, money and personal finances and community involvement. It also builds further on the Orientation to Ontario and International Student Connect websites and resource materials, already developed by COSTI. https://buff.ly/3jm9X7N The information is grouped into six categor...ies: Housing Money & Finance Work Health Education Daily Life There are seven statuses that users can select from: Permanent Resident Temporary Resident Refugee Claimants Privately Sponsored Refugee Convention Refugee International Student Canadian Citizen

Looking for employment in your field? Our Online Enhanced Language Training (ELT) program for Internationally Trained Professionals starts on January 7th in York Region and January 11th in Peel Region. https://buff.ly/37qyQMJ The ELT program is available at no cost and is ideal for Internationally Trained Professionals who have prior training in Accounting and Finance, Teaching and Education, Health Care, Information Technology, Office Administration and Customer Service. Wha...t you'll get: * On-line sector specific terminology classes * Workplace communication training * Job Search Workshops * Up to four weeks exposure to Canadian Workplace Will it make a difference? Past clients think so: * 98% improved knowledge of sector terminology * 92% improved job search skills * 99% better prepared for interviews * 78% employed All class activities are delivered online. The Enhanced Language Training (ELT) program is available for permanent residents, convention refugees or individuals on a Minister’s Permit. A language assessment will be arranged to determine eligibility. Program Duration: York Region - January 7 to March 11, 2021 To register call 647-725-1681 or email [email protected] Peel Region - January 11 to March 11, 2021 To register call 289-846-3609 or email [email protected]