Client Choice Foundation

👷‍♀️ Are you ready to explore a career in the skilled trades but not sure where to begin?
Funded by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), YWCA Toronto brings you STAR 4-Women, a unique training program for women and gender diverse individuals. This comprehensive program offers vocational assessment and skilled trades career exploration.
Through an eight-week program, you will gain health and safety training and certifications, job readiness support, career counseling and more. We will guide you through pathways into the skilled trades and connect you with industry experts through various networking opportunities.
Our next session starts on September 15th, 2025.
Do not miss this transformative opportunity!
✨ Register today at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JMX7NWJ, or contact us at [email protected] or at 416.964.3883.

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🇨🇦 Why Newcomers Should Have a Mentor in Canada
🤝 Build connections & network

🎯 Get career & life guidance

📄 Improve your resume & job search

🧭 Learn Canadian workplace culture

💬 Talk to someone who understands

🎓 Client Choice Academy & 🤝 Client Choice Foundation offer
FREE coaching & mentorship for newcomers!

✅ 100% Free
✅ Support in your language
✅ Grow with confidence in Canada

You’re not alone — we’re here to help.

Why Study Personal Support Worker (PSW) in Canada as a Newcomer? 🇨🇦

✅ Quick path to employment (6–12 months)
✅ High demand = more job opportunities
✅ No Canadian experience required to start
✅ Flexible hours for parents & caregivers
✅ Make a real difference in people’s lives
✅ Great entry point to grow in healthcare field

A smart start for your Canadian career!

Odds are that when cooking, some of you are throwing out (or composting) pure gold! Here at ANC, we believe in using the entire ingredient whenever possible. If you're interested in using more of your ingredients, join us in the Maker Kitchen for a workshop on making the most of your dinner ingredients and eliminating home kitchen waste with Chef Matt Jones of Fifth String Food Truck! Chef Matt is ANC’s Kitchens & Facilities Coordinator and serves up delicious sandwiches and poutines on his food truck around Lansing. In his workshop you’ll learn to make a stock, pesto, marsala and chowder with the parts of your usual dinner prep you often can’t find use for, like carrot tops, veggie stems and peels, onion skins, bones and more!
Sign up at the link below!
https://www.eventbrite.com/.../dine-discovery-cooking...

📣🏳️‍🌈 This Pride Season, we need Trans, Q***r and Feminist Solidarity more than ever!
Check out our new blog post in honour of Pride Month, written by Fae Johnstone, Executive Director of Society of Q***r Momentum – a renowned trans advocate, educator, and speaker.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Fae for sharing her thoughtful, personal and thought-provoking words with us. Her tireless commitment to advancing 2SLGBTQIA+ rights and gender equity is making profound and lasting impacts.
Read the blog: https://www.ywcatoronto.org/.../Shared-Struggle-This...

📣🏳️‍🌈 This Pride Season, we need Trans, Q***r and Feminist Solidarity more than ever!

Check out our new blog post in honour of Pride Month, written by Fae Johnstone, Executive Director of Society of Q***r Momentum – a renowned trans advocate, educator, and speaker.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Fae for sharing her thoughtful, personal and thought-provoking words with us. Her tireless commitment to advancing 2SLGBTQIA+ rights and gender equity is making profound and lasting impacts.

Read the blog: https://www.ywcatoronto.org/blog/Shared-Struggle-This-Pride-Season-we-need-Trans-Q***r-and-Feminist-Solidarity-more-than-ever

It’s that time of year again – Taste of Regent Park is back!
Every Wednesday from July 2nd to September 3rd, 2025, join us for the most vibrant summer in the heart of Regent Park.
From 5:00 – 8:00 PM, enjoy a lively community market featuring local vendors, delicious food, free activities, and outdoor film screenings presented by Regent Park Film Festival.
This year, once again, you’ll be amazed by all the incredible offerings. It’s an event you don’t want to miss – and everyone is welcome.
A big thank you to our generous sponsors - Moez & Marissa Kassam Equity Fund and Tridel, for helping bring this experience to life.
Let’s come together to celebrate community, culture, and connection all summer long!

For newcomers, making a smart move in choosing the right job means understanding the local job market, building your skills, and starting with opportunities that open doors for future growth. It’s about taking your first steps wisely while planning for long-term success. Here’s how newcomers can make smart career choices:

✅ Learn about in-demand jobs in your area
✅ Focus on roles that match your existing skills or education
✅ Improve your English or French communication
✅ Take bridge programs or certifications if needed
✅ Start with a survival job, but keep aiming higher
✅ Connect with employment services or settlement workers
✅ Join networking events and build local connections
✅ Prepare a Canadian-style resume and cover letter
✅ Understand workplace culture and employee rights
✅ Stay open to volunteering or internships for experience

🌟 Newcomer Day at Metro Convention Center, Toronto 🌟

It was a fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and grow! Meeting so many inspiring newcomers and partners showed how strong and supportive our community is. 🤝

Thank you to everyone who joined and made this event a success. Together, we build bridges for a brighter future! 🌍✨

Why Skilled Trades Matter for Newcomers in Canada
An update from Client Choice Foundation

Skilled trades offer newcomers a faster, more practical path to employment and stability in Canada. At Client Choice Foundation, we believe in sharing opportunities that make a real difference.

Here’s why skilled trades are worth exploring:

🔧 High Demand – Canada needs workers in plumbing, construction, electrical, HVAC, and more.
🎓 Shorter Training Time – Most programs are under 1–2 years, many include paid apprenticeships.
💰 Strong Earnings – Trades often pay $30/hour or more with experience.
🌍 No Canadian Experience Needed – Skills matter more than a long resume.
🚀 Path to Growth – Skilled trades can lead to permanent jobs, certifications, and even business ownership.

Skilled trades are a smart, respected option — and we encourage newcomers to explore what’s right for them.