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The Welcome Centres in York and Durham Regions are here to help you during this difficult time. The Centres are temporarily closed, however staff are still available to support you by phone, email or video where possible.
Check out the individual Centres below for NEW activities or check out the Individual Calendars for each Centre.
Call 1-877-761-1155 or email info@welcomecentre.ca for more information.
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Find out what's happening at your local Welcome Centre.
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Ajax
Welcome Centre Activities
Contact Information for Ajax Welcome Centre
Settlement and job search services are available by phone or email.
Call 1-877-761-1155 or email info@welcomecentre.ca for more information about specific activities.
Core Services
Other Services
Income Tax
Social Activities/Clubs
Training/Workshops
Children/Youth Activities
Health & Wellness
Misc.
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Markham
North Welcome Centre Activities
Contact Information for Markham North Welcome Centre
The Core Services listed below are still being offered by phone, email or video, where possible.
Call 1-877-761-1155 or email info@welcomecentre.ca for more information.
Core Services
- Settlement Services
- Adult English Language Classes (Full-time and Part time)
- English Language Assessment
- Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada - Class Schedule
- Literacy for Adults: English | Chinese
- Job Search Workshops Program
- Employment Support Services
- Enhanced Language Training (ELT): for Professionals in Accounting and Finance
- Enhanced Lanuage Training - Class Schedule
- Accreditation and Qualifications Information Services (AQIS)
- Accreditation Portfolio Workshop
Other Services
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Markham
South Welcome Centre Activities
Contact Information for Markham South Welcome Centre
The Core Services listed below are still being offered by phone, email or video, where possible.
Call 1-877-761-1155 or email info@welcomecentre.ca for more information.
See Centre Calendar for more details about online offerings.
Starting Monday, April 6, 2020, the Markham South Welcome Centre will be offering the on-line schedule for LINC Classes and Virtual Circle Time for Children.Program Live Class Session LINC Level 1 10:00 am, Mon-Thurs (45 mins-1 hr) LINC Level 2 10:00 am, Mon-Thurs (45 mins-1 hr) LINC Level 3 10:30 am, Mon-Thurs (45 mins-1 hr) Virtual Circle Time for Children 11:00 am, Mon-Fri (30 mins) For more information, call 1-877-761-1155 or email Rony.Mazumder@welcomecentre.ca
Core Services
- Settlement Services
- York Catholic District School Board - Part-time English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
- York Region District School Board – Full and Part time English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
- English Language Assessment
- Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada - Class Schedule
- Adult English Classes
- Enhanced Language Training (ELT): for Health Care Professionals
- Enhanced Language Training - Class Schedule
- Job Search Workshops Program
- Employment Support Services
- Accreditation and Qualifications Information Services (AQIS)
- Accreditation Portfolio Workshop
Other Services
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Mobile Outreach Unit Activities
Contact Information for Mobile Outreach Unit
The Core Services listed below are still being offered by phone, email or video, where possible.
Call 1-877-761-1155 or email info@welcomecentre.ca for more information.
Core Services
Regular service delivery is offered in the following communities(drop-in appointments are available):
Meetings are also available by appointment in the following communities (call 1-877-761-1155 or email to schedule an appointment):
Simcoe County:
- Adjala-Tosorontio
- Clearview
- Essa
- New Tecumseth
- Oro-Medonte
- Ramara
- Severn
- Springwater
- Tay
York Region
- East Gwillimbury
- Georgina
Other Services
- English Conversation Circles
- The Mobile Outreach Unit supports volunteer-led English Conversations Circles. Participants will practice their English and meet other newcomers in their community: Alliston | Collingwood | Keswick | Orillia | Stouffville
The Mobile Outreach Unit services are made available through the support of community partners. Community partners provide space for meeting clients, as well as a variety of complimentary services. Complementary Services are sought to ride along and broaden the ability to offer the most clients the most service. The Unit operates an eight-passenger van, available seven days/week to achieve this goal.
- Newmarket Welcome Centre Activities
Contact Information for Newmarket Welcome Centre
The Core Services listed below are still being offered by phone, email or video, where possible.
Call 1-877-761-1155 or email info@welcomecentre.ca for more information.
Core Services
- Settlement Services
- English Language Assessment
- Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada - Class Schedule
- Adult English Classes (Full-time and Part-time)
- English as a Second Language Classes
- Enhanced Language Training (ELT): for Internationally Trained Professionals
- Enhanced Lanuage Training - Class Schedule
- Job Search Workshops Program
- Employment Support Services
- Accreditation and Qualifications Information Services (AQIS)
- Accreditation Portfolio Workshop
Other Services
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Pickering Welcome Centre Activities
Contact Information for Pickering Welcome Centre
Settlement and job search services are available by phone or email.
Call 1-877-761-1155 or email info@welcomecentre.ca for more information about specific activities.
Core Services
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Richmond Hill Welcome Centre Activities
Contact Information for Richmond Hill Welcome Centre
The Core Services listed below are still being offered by phone, email or video, where possible.
Call 1-877-761-1155 or email info@welcomecentre.ca for more information.
Core Services
- Settlement Services
- English Language Assessment
- Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada - Class Schedule
- English Language Classes: Afternoon | Evening
- Adult English Classes (Full-time and Part-time)
- Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada - Class Schedule
- Enhanced Language Training (ELT): For Workplace Communication and Customer Service
- Enhanced Lanuage Training - Class Schedule
- Job Search Workshops Program
- Employment Support Services
- Accreditation and Qualifications Information Services (AQIS)
- Accreditation Portfolio Workshop
Other Services
- York Catholic District School Board: Elementary Registration (JK-Grade 8) and Secondary Assessment Information (Grades 9-12)
- Medical Study Group
- Professional Networking Café
- Integration Network Program
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Vaughan Welcome Centre Activities
Contact Information for Vaughan Welcome Centre
The Core Services listed below are still being offered by phone, email or video, where possible.
Call 1-877-761-1155 or email info@welcomecentre.ca for more information.
Core Services
- Settlement Services
- English Language Assessment
- Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada - Class Schedule
- Adult English Classes (Full-time and Part-time)
- Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada - Class Schedule
- Part-time English as a Second Language
- Enhanced Language Training (ELT): For Teaching and Education
- Enhanced Lanuage Training - Class Schedule
- Job Search Workshops Program
- Employment Support Services
- Accreditation and Qualifications Information Services (AQIS)
- Accreditation Portfolio Workshop
