Welcome Centre Immigrant Services
Site: Markham South Centre - Kennedy Rd
Service: Welcome Centre Immigrant Services
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: NKT1816 | Last Modified: 11 Jul 2018 | Last Full Update: 16 Mar 2018 |
| Record Details | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | Catholic Community Services of York Region (CCSYR) ; Centre for Information and Community Services (CICS) ; Community Connections Mentorship Program ; COSTI Immigrant Services ; HOST Program ; Job Search Workshops ; Job Search Workshops for Newcomers ; Job Skills ; JSW ; Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada ; LINC ; Settlement and Integration |
| Office Phone | 905-479-7926 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-877-761-1155 |
| Fax | 905-479-7425 |
| info@welcomecentre.ca | |
| Website | www.welcomecentre.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.Facebook.com/WelcomeCentres |
| Funding | Federal - Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada ; Managed by a unique partnership of five immigrant serving community organizations including COSTI Immigrant Services, Catholic Community Services of York Region (CCSYR), Centre for Information and Community Services (CICS), Job Skills and Social Enterprise for Canada |
| Description (Service) | Offers one-stop service designed to guide and support immigrants and newcomers through information and resources in York Region * core services include: ** settlement and integration (including mentorships) ** language training (including Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada – LINC, English as a Second Language – ESL, and Enhanced Language Training – ELT) ** employment supports (including accreditation and qualifications assistance / information, Job Search Workshops (JSW) program, employment resource areas and Employment Settlement Specialists) individuals |
| Hours | Mon-Thu 8:30 am-8:30 pm, Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Sat 10 am-2 pm |
| Areas Served | York Region |
| Eligibility | For immigrants and newcomers who require the supports and resources necessary to help integrate economically and socially into the Canadian labour market * other criteria may apply |
| Application | No application required |
| Languages | English ; French ; Arabic ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Farsi ; Hindi ; Italian ; Korean ; Punjabi ; Russian ; Spanish ; Tamil ; Urdu ; Vietnamese ; Provides direct phone links to trained interpreters who are knowledgeable about the services offered |
| Fees | None |
| Located In Community | Markham |
| Address & Map | Hollywood Square 7220 Kennedy Rd, Unit 8 Markham, ON L3R 7P2 |
| Intersection | Kennedy Rd and Steeles Ave E |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Service Categories | Adult Mentoring Programs ~ Immigrants/Refugees ; Career Exploration ~ Immigrants/Refugees ; English as a Second Language ; Immigrant/Refugee Employment Programs ; Newcomer Settlement Services |