(AGENPARL) – mar 11 luglio 2023 [Ontario Logo]
NEWS RELEASE
Ontario Launches Free Job Training for Newcomers
New projects will help more than 300 people find meaningful work in their communities
July 11, 2023
“Ontario will always welcome newcomers from all corners of the globe,” said Michael Ford, Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism. “Under the leadership of Premier Ford and Minister McNaughton, this $2.6 million investment will help newcomers, including displaced Afghans and Ukrainians, access free job training and resources to find meaningful work in well-paying industries and in the fields they studied in. This will help them reach their full potential and build a solid foundation for themselves and their families as they begin their new chapter in Ontario.”
Jobseekers will also have access to help with resume writing, improving interview skills, and other tailored support to help them find and retain long-term employment. Training – including for Afghan and Ukrainian arrivals – will be delivered in Ottawa, Toronto, Hamilton and online and will match participants’ skills with the needs of businesses hiring in their communities.
The projects are funded through the government’s Skills Development Fund, an over $700 million initiative, which supports ground-breaking programs that connect jobseekers with the skills and training they need to find well-paying careers close to home. For more information on how to register, contact one of the participating organizations.
Quick Facts
– Newcomer Women’s Services Toronto is receiving $1,522,396 for their project, which will prepare 230 newcomer women with employment readiness, career coaching and a paid internship.
– UTIMUS is receiving $833,626 to prepare 60 unemployed or underemployed Afghan and Ukrainian newcomers for work in the manufacturing sector in Ontario.
– Matthew House Ottawa is receiving $137,850 for their project, which will hire and train 15 newcomers at the Refugee Services and Furniture Bank for eight to 10 weeks and assist them in finding longer-term employment opportunities.
– Toronto Artscape Inc. is receiving $123,190 to provide 30 Ukrainian artists with the tools and experience needed to find jobs with local employers in the arts industry.
– Through its first three funding rounds, the Skills Development Fund has supported 596 projects, to help almost 522,000 people around the province take the next step in their careers.
– Ontario’s Skills Development Fund is supported through labour market transfer agreements between the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.
Quotes
“Thanks to the generous funding received from the MLITSD, Newcomer Women’s Services Toronto (NEW) will be providing skills development training and job placements to 230 racialized immigrant and refugee women in Ontario through our Advanced Leadership program. In partnership with the top business schools in Canada and a network of employers from different industries, we will create pathways to labour market inclusion for immigrant women, and will support them in building purpose-driven careers. This invaluable funding allows us to reach out to those in need, provide essential services, and bring about positive change in the lives of countless immigrant women.”
– Sara Asalya
Executive Director, NEW
“UTIMUS is thrilled to be working with Minister McNaughton and the Government of Ontario to help Afghan and Ukrainian new arrivals earn Canadian credentials, and thus get better jobs where Ontario needs the workers. These programs will help them build better lives for themselves and their families, and build a stronger workforce in Ontario.”
– Brian Macdonald
CEO, UTIMUS
“We are grateful to Minister McNaughton and the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development for this funding to continue our meaningful and effective employment program. Our Newcomer Training and Employment Program provides an important avenue to support refugees and newcomers on their path to long-term, stable, sustainable employment and it is making a big impact in the lives of program participants, local businesses and our broader community.”
– Allan Reesor-McDowell
Executive Director, Matthew House Ottawa
“Artscape is thrilled to support Ukrainian creatives during this critical time, thanks to the generous funding from the Skills Development Fund. The program will provide professional artists and designers who have sought refuge in Canada with in-depth Creative Entrepreneurship training, aimed at enhancing their career sustainability and employability in Canada.”
– Grace Lee Reynolds
CEO, Artscape
Additional Resources
Media Contacts
Sydney Dubin
Minister’s Office
Anuradha Dhar
Communications Branch
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