Happy new year & 2023 resolutions
Compass to Connect team wishes you and yours a joyous 2023! A warm welcome to newcomers who have just arrived and who are looking for government-funded settlement services. Every year many people set up new year’s resolutions to improve their lives during the year. At compasstoconnect.ca, we have compiled some of our popular services that may help improve your lives by accessing FREE employment information, language training assessment and classes, education and training for skills development, mental wellness program, and many more.
Upcoming Events
ECLYPSE Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) Program for Peel Youth – 9th Jan to 01st May
16 weeks full-time program for 18-29 years old not in school or working youth
Job Search Workshop – 9th to 13th Jan
Newcomers' Job Path to the Future in Canada
Food Handler Training – 9th Jan to 17th Feb
Learn about safe food handling, types of food-related hazards, food handling practices, and regulations
CPR/First Aid Info and Registration Session – 10th Jan
During this information session review the details of the blended delivery of the training
Money Management as a Newcomer with YMCA – 11th Jan
Learn about the banking products and Government financial support programs that are available to you
Beginner JAVA coding classes for newcomers – 12th Jan to 23rd Feb
In Collaboration with Indus Community Services
Featured Services
Interview techniques
Prepare for interviews and learn how to answer questions that are typically asked during interviews. Increase your chances of getting a job offer for your next interview. Meet with professionals who can teach you different skills to ensure you are going into your next interview prepared and ready to impress the employer
Volunteer opportunities
Give back to your society and gain Canadian experiences through volunteering. Set aside a few hours of your week to volunteer. This will help you understand the Canadian work culture, and allow you to practice your technical and communication skills. Build a network and get meaningful Canadian professional references for your future job searches
English Language Training (LINC Classes)
Language Instruction for Newcomers (LINC Classes) is a free program designed to help newcomers improve their overall communication skills and help them become more engaged within their communities. Courses include language and communication skills, and also teach students about Canadian culture and values, and how to develop their soft skills. LINC classes can help newcomers adapt to their new communities, and get Canadian work experience
Government programs
The Canadian Government has programs in place to ensure newcomers get the support they need as they settle into Canada. Learn more about these programs and meet with organizations that provide these programs and supports
Food Handlers Training
Learn about safe food handling, including food sanitation, food-related hazards, hygiene, and food handling practices and regulations used within the food sector. Prepare and take the Food Handler Certification exam. If you pass the exam, you will be a certified Food Handler for five years which is useful if you want to work in the food sector. Work with professionals who can provide you with job search tools and tips, or co-ops and job placements
Standard First Aid and CPR-Level C/HCP with AED registration session
Learn the importance of the certificate and get the PIN and the password for the online training. Learn the basic principles of First Aid & CPR-Level C/HCP and AED. Attend in-person practical sessions. Obtain the certificate of completion