Skills for Change

Skills for Change We provide learning and training opportunities for immigrants and refugees. Our Vision: We envision a Canada where every immigrant succeeds.

Celebrating 38 years of celebrating new Canadians
Skills for Change is known for pioneering programs that respond to shifting immigration and workplace trends and lead to employment. The first program, in 1983, was an office training program that successfully led all its first graduates, a group of women from Southeast Asia, into full-time employment. Skills for change provides employment services to people facing barriers such as new immigrants and people on social services; free language training, mentoring, bridging programs, entrepreneurship programs, and employment and training programs for international trades professionals. Now a range of accelerated programs are offered to fit the needs of the people arriving from all parts of the world. Services offered include information and referral, French and English language assessment, English language instruction, integrated language/skills training, employment preparation, business skills, mentoring and settlement services. Our Mission: We provide learning and training opportunities for immigrants and refugees to access and fully participate in the workplace and wider community. Skills for Change has received the Citizenship and Immigration Canada Citation of Citizenship Award; Conference Board of Canada Community Learning Award; and Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration Newcomer Champion Award for exemplary services. Services

*** Employment Services
*** Mentoring
*** Immigrant Settlement
*** Language Training
*** Youth Employment
*** Bridging Programs

Specialties
Employment Services, Job Development & Placement, Language Training, Language Assessment, Bridging Programs

Ready to strengthen your cybersecurity skills? 🔐💻 ​​​​Build practical cybersecurity knowledge through hands-on labs and ...
10/05/2026

Ready to strengthen your cybersecurity skills? 🔐💻 ​​
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Build practical cybersecurity knowledge through hands-on labs and real-world scenarios with Skills for Change’s Cybersecurity Essentials course. ​​
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Explore network security, ethical hacking, threat detection, Windows & Linux security, and more - no coding required. ​​
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📅 Starts Soon
🕖 Tuesdays & Thursdays | 7–9 PM ​​
💻 Virtual | Instructor-led ​​
⏳ 8 weeks ​​

Ideal for: ​​
- Career changers​​
- IT professionals looking to upgrade their skills
- Beginners exploring cybersecurity for the first time ​​

Learn More / Register Now​
🔗 https://ow.ly/sPSY50ZUGrv

10/04/2026

🚀Internationally trained welders — your future in Ontario starts here!​
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Skip retraining and fast-track your success with WeldUp — a free bridging program offered by Skills for Change in collaboration with (Canadian Welding Bureau) that helps you meet Canadian welding standards and connect to employment opportunities.​
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✔️ Explore two tailored training pathways​
✔️ Gain hands-on skills & micro-certifications​
✔️ Get job search and employment support​
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📅 Every Tuesday​
⏰ 12 PM – 1 PM​
💻 Online via Eventbrite​
🔗 Register now: https://ow.ly/c26l50ZU822 ​
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Don’t miss your chance to elevate your welding career in Canada. 🔧✨​
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💰 Make your money work smarter for you. ​Join Skills for Change and RBC for a virtual workshop exploring how registered ...
10/03/2026

💰 Make your money work smarter for you. ​

Join Skills for Change and RBC for a virtual workshop exploring how registered accounts like RRSPs, RESPs, RDSPs and TFSAs can support your financial goals.​

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to deepen your knowledge, this session will help you better understand registered accounts in Canada. ​

📅 October 16, 2026 ​
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ​
💻 Virtual Workshop ​
🔗 https://ow.ly/GcL750ZU89e

Register today and take the next step toward making informed financial decisions. ​

Join us for the Health Informatics Bridging Program Information Session! 🚀​​Build your career in Health Informatics with...
10/03/2026

Join us for the Health Informatics Bridging Program Information Session! 🚀​
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Build your career in Health Informatics with our 10-week, full-time bridging program. Gain the skills, experience, and industry knowledge needed to succeed in Canada’s digital healthcare sector.​
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🗓️ Thursday, October 6, 2026 ​
⏰ 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM EDT​
🔗 https://ow.ly/C9IN50ZU7Yq
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Program Highlights:​
- Hybrid learning (online + in-person in Toronto)​
- Experiential hands-on components​
- Job search support and experiential learning​
- Guest speaking panels led by industry and academic professionals​
- Effective job search strategies: resume development, market research techniques, and interview skills​
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Funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.​
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📢 Refugee job seekers in : The Toronto Refugee Hiring Event returns on November 3, 2026.If you are a jobseeker in who...
10/02/2026

📢 Refugee job seekers in : The Toronto Refugee Hiring Event returns on November 3, 2026.

If you are a jobseeker in who has been forcibly displaced, this is an opportunity to receive career support and interview with employers looking to hire talent that matches their workforce needs.

Refugee Hiring Events are more than career fairs. Candidates are pre-screened and matched to available positions, helping create meaningful employment Opportunities.

Apply by October 9: https://bit.ly/2026-toronto-rhe

Build the skills to confidently process payroll in Canada. This practical, instructor-led course covers payroll calculat...
10/02/2026

Build the skills to confidently process payroll in Canada. This practical, instructor-led course covers payroll calculations, deductions, remittances, compliance, and year-end reporting using real-world examples aligned with CRA requirements.

✨ You'll learn to:
✔ Calculate gross-to-net pay
✔ Apply CPP, EI, and tax deductions
✔ Prepare payroll remittances and reports
✔ Record payroll transactions accurately
✔ Understand payroll legislation and compliance

👩‍🏫 Led by Certified Payroll Practitioner Oyindamola Olanrewaju

🎓 Certificate issued by Skills for Change — recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities
💰 Tax letters available
🚀 Ideal for HR professionals, accountants, small business owners, and career changers.

🔗 Register here: https://ow.ly/u2F550ZTKXC

Thinking about becoming a Personal Support Worker? Your next step could start here. 💙Join Skills for Change’s free Intro...
10/01/2026

Thinking about becoming a Personal Support Worker? Your next step could start here. 💙

Join Skills for Change’s free Introduction to PSW Online Workshop to learn what it takes to enter the field and explore the pathways available to you.

📅 Monday, October 5, 2026
⏰ 1:00–2:00 PM EDT
💻 Online | Free

Ready to explore a career in PSW?
🔗 Register now: https://ow.ly/OlyK50ZTKLy

10/01/2026

What does AI look like when we bring the conversation into the community? 💭

At AI Connect, the answer came through shared ideas, thoughtful questions, new connections, and conversations about how AI is shaping the way we work, learn, and move forward.

From our speakers and panellists to community organizations and attendees, thank you to everyone who brought their voice, curiosity, and perspective to the room.

Here’s a look back at AI Connect. 💙

Ready to step into project management or level up your career? This comprehensive exam prep course gives you the knowled...
10/01/2026

Ready to step into project management or level up your career? This comprehensive exam prep course gives you the knowledge, tools, and confidence to succeed—no prior experience required.

✨ What you’ll gain:
✔ Master PMBOK® 6 & 7 + PMI exam framework
✔ Learn People, Process & Business Environment domains
✔ Apply real-world tools like risk management & critical path
✔ Get exam-ready with proven strategies and practice

👩‍🏫 Led by an expert instructor with 25+ years of experience
🎓 Certificate issued by Skills for Change — recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities
💰 Tax letters available

📈 Build in-demand skills and move closer to your PMP® or CAPM® certification.

🔗 Register now: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2026-october-project-management-pmp-and-capm-exam-preparation-tickets-1987193110086

Turning data into real-world impact. 📊 We’re excited to welcome the University of Toronto’s Data Sciences Institute as a...
09/30/2026

Turning data into real-world impact. 📊

We’re excited to welcome the University of Toronto’s Data Sciences Institute as a participating community organization at AI Connect!

Bringing together researchers, students, and industry partners, the Data Sciences Institute advances data-driven discovery through interdisciplinary research, hands-on training, and collaboration.

Stop by their booth to meet the team, learn more about their work, and explore opportunities to connect with Toronto’s data science community.

AI Connect is today!
📅 September 30, 2026 | 10 AM–4 PM
📍 St. James Cathedral Centre Event Venue, 65 Church St, Toronto
🎟️ Free admission - https://ow.ly/nhXn50ZSqt4
Book your spot now!

Address

791 St. Clair Avenue West
Toronto, ON
M6C1B7

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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+14166583101

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