JVS Toronto
Notice: Non-sectarian
Address: 74 Tycos Dr, Toronto, ON M6B 1V9


Location: North York West
Office phone: 416-787-1151
Fax: 416-785-7529
Email:
Website: www.jvstoronto.org
Hours: Mon-Thu 9 am-5 pm, Fri 9 am-4 pm
Eligibility: Toronto Youth Job Corps (TYJC) -- Unemployed youth 16-29 years, not currently attending school * must be available Mon-Fri 9:30 am-4:30 pm

General Education Development (GED) -- Youth 18-30 years, out of school at least 1 year - must be available Mon-Fri 9:30 am-12:30 pm

YouthReach -- Youth 18-30 years, on probation, parole or bail, not in school and looking for work

Integrated Work Experience Strategy (IWES) Bridge to Work Program -- Arrived in Canada no more than 3 years ago * Permanent resident with post secondary education and eligible to work in Canada * unemployed or underemployed internationally educated professionals * post secondary education with minimum 2 to 3 years work experience in IT/ICT * must have Canadian Language Benchmark Level 7-8 in each section of the Canadian Language Benchmark Assessment
Services: Ontario Employment Services (OES) -- program offered at these locations
111 Wellesley St 1280 Finch Ave W 1911 Finch Ave W 2868 Ellesmere Rd

Visiting office located at the Bathurst-Finch Hub, 550 Finch Ave W, North York -- 416-633-1240

Employment Support for Newcomers -- mentoring

• matches internationally trained professionals and trades people with professionals in their field

Settlement Program (formerly Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program) -- services to enable immigrants and refugees to integrate into Canadian society including orientation programs, language and skills training to help facilitate employment, and programs to welcome newcomers to the community

• individual agencies may provide needs and eligibility assessments, pre- and post-arrival information and referral, job search and employment counselling, assistance to establish social and professional networks to promote community engagement, and assistance to access a range of settlement services

Integrated Work Experience Strategy (IWES) Bridge to Work Program -- 6 week full time classes including Workplace Culture, Workplace Communication, interactive workshops, resume preparation, job search and interview skills, support groups, networking and mentoring

Employment Support for Persons with Disabilities -- vocational counselling and employment planning

• employment preparation services with community-based work trials and job placement
• job coaching and job maintenance
• self employment workshop
• group programs to enhance personal and vocational growth
• focus on Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Employment Supports Program clients

Financial Literacy Program -- workshops on credit, banking, saving, budgeting

• individual financial counselling and problem solving

Specialized Assessments -- psychovocational assessments for adults

• psychoeducational assessments for children
• assessments for gifted programs
• diagnosis of learning problems in children, teens and adults
• remediation for adults with learning problems
• emotional intelligence testing
• vocational evaluations for employment, training and educational potential

Cogmed Working Memory Training Program -- 5 week intensive program for children, youth and adults who have been diagnosed with working memory deficits, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD) and some learning disabilities
Toronto Youth Job Corps (TYJC) -- Full time program of 5 weeks paid employment preparation and hands-on community project; paid job placement of 16-24 weeks

General Education Development (GED) -- Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate preparation

• 9 week program includes instruction in small group setting
• literacy and numeracy upgrading available for youth 14-30 years

YouthReach -- Employment counselling

• referrals to community resources
• resume writing and job search assistance
• caseworkers can meet clients at any convenient location

How to apply: Integrated Work Experience Strategy (IWES) Bridge to Work Program -- Completion of online prequalification questionnaire required * application form, resume and proof of language ability required for those who prequalify * only those who meet all the criteria will be invited for an interview * all interviewees will be notified of their application status
Languages: English; Italian; Spanish; Polish; Punjabi; American Sign Language (ASL); Russian; Urdu; Hindi; Hebrew; Farsi; Bulgarian; Chinese (Cantonese); Turkish; Yiddish
Fees: Free or sliding scale
Physical access: - Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms and elevator * street parking close to entrance
Legal status: Non Profit; Registered Charity; United Way