In honour of #WorldRefugeeDay, an international day designated by the UN to honour refugees around the globe, check out HEQCO's recent report about how postsecondary access and experiences can be improved for refugee students. heqco.ca/pub/improving-… Newcomer Students' Association Sara Asalya

Thx to this investment by @ONatWork, @humbercollege is partnering with Newcomer Women's Services Toronto to equip 230 newcomer women with the core digital competencies required by employers across industries in Canada. Humber Community Colleges Ontario Christine Hogarth Kinga Surma

Newcomer Women's Services Toronto is thrilled to be 1 of 4 agencies receiving funding dedciated to newcomers' economic integration. Our program provides training & pathways to labour market for 230 racialized immigrant & refugee women. Thank you Minister Monte McNaughton news.ontario.ca/en/release/100…

Yesterday Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, Monte McNaughton announced $2.6 million in funding for 4 innovative projects for newcomers in 🇨🇦 . With $1,522,396 in funding, we can serve 230 immigrant women! Learn more 👇 🔗 - ow.ly/IzIr50P9Az8

Our government is investing in training programs to improve employment services across the province. Through our Skills Development Fund, we’re helping skilled immigrants prepare for and find good jobs.

Today, we had the privilege of meeting Amira Elghawaby, who the Government of 🇨🇦 recently appointed as the Special Representative on Combating Islamophobia. At Newcomer Women's Services Toronto, we take pride in providing an accessible and inclusive environment for our diverse staff and clients.

It was a pleasure hosting Amira Elghawaby for a Meet & Greet Newcomer Women's Services Toronto where we discussed ways to supporting the Muslim community and addressing Islamophobia.

The Canadian dream is alive and well in Ontario, & we need all hands on deck to build it. We are partnering with organizations like Newcomer Women's Services Toronto to provide training & pathways to labour markets for immigrants & refugee women, helping them build a better life in this province.

Thank you Sara Asalya 🙏🏼 for your leadership and for creating space for important dialogue about the challenges faced by newcomer women to 🇨🇦 - including Islamophobia - and the efforts made every day by your dedicated and growing team in working to support your nearly 6000

📣 NEW Job Alert‼️ NEW is seeking a highly motivated Human Resources Generalist to assist with the execution and administrating of HR procedures in compliance with government regulations. Learn more and apply today using the link below 🔗 - ow.ly/7roQ50Pe9PF #jobseekers

📈 The Canadian labor market remained strong, with increased employment recorded in Q1 🤩Register and attend our workshop this Thursday to learn the latest trends and how they could impact your career plans using the link 👇 🔗- ow.ly/bMaS50PegTj #canadianlabormarket

🎉Some news from Newcomer Women's Services Toronto. Last week we celebrated the Grand Opening of our New Location. We now operates in 3 locations. Check out our new office location at 128A Sterling Road where we offer programs focused on newcomer women empowerment, leadership & skills development

Through 3 rounds of the SDF our government has given women a hand up to building a better life for them and their families.  Innovative programs, like Sister2Sister led by Newcomer Women's Services Toronto, remove barriers to education and skills training, making a stronger Ontario for all.

Join us and Institute for Gender and the Economy on Sept 13 @ 5 PM ET for the fourth installment of the #FeministCity series! It'll be a spirited discussion about how #Women’s participation in the #Economy affects the livability of our #Cities and more! Register now: schoolofcities.utoronto.ca/event/feminist…

Through the Skills Development Fund our government is helping to tackle ON's labour shortage while giving people with prior involvement in the criminal justice system, at-risk youth, newcomers and others facing barriers access more employment opportunities that are closer to home

Newcomer Women's Services Toronto is delighted to receive over $1.5 million in funding from Monte McNaughton, the Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, dedicated to empowering 230 newcomer women. To read more, click the link 👇 🔗 - ow.ly/17Ha50PFyEv #News

Since 2012, LEAP | Pecaut Centre for Social Impact has championed women’s empowerment, breaking down barriers holding back womens economic participation and today, we’re making sure that work continues. Learn More Here: ow.ly/JQHb50PPmrI

The government of Canada announced $3 million over four years for the LEAP | Pecaut Centre for Social Impact to increase the economic participation and prosperity of women in Canada, particularly those from equity-deserving groups. Read more: canada.ca/en/women-gende…

Yesterday, we announced new measures to hold scumbag immigration consultants accountable for taking advantage of those seeking a better life. Thank you to Sara Asalya and New Employment for your unwavering support and advocacy for newcomers in our province. Your efforts in

Newcomer retention should be a priority for Canada. Walid Hejazi & Sara Asalya argue that debates on immigration limits often overlook the vital contributions immigrants make to our economy. Read their insights: policyoptions.irpp.org/?p=114942