City of Toronto Community Resource List

Posted on 06/19/2025
Stella Chao

Training /Workshops/Events

 

 

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Risk Education and Literacy (REaL) Summer Camps for high school students

 

This is a summer camp program for high school students aimed at building risk literacy.

 

REaL camps are week-long, on-campus programs held across top universities, designed to equip high school students with essential decision-making, critical thinking, and leadership skills by exploring real-world risks - ranging from cybersecurity and climate change to misinformation, mental health, and financial decision-making.

 

Refer to the links below for more information

 

Additionally, review the attached flyer in this email

 

 

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Networking Brunch

 

The King's Trust Canada will be hosting a networking brunch in partnership with KPMG Canada. This networking event is for young people 18-30 years old who are interested in learning more about the tech sector and growing their professional network.

 

The event will be made up of activities to bust myths around careers in the tech sector as well as breakout discussions with a panel comprised predominantly of women in tech at KPMG.

 

Time and place;

         Tuesday, June 24

10am – 1pm ET

KPMG, Bay Adelaide Centre, 333 Bay St. suite #4600 (46th floor), Toronto, ON M5H 2S5

 

Register to secure your spot.

 

 

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Preparation for Integrated Employment

 

This is a free 4-week training for job readiness. Focus areas include,

 

  • How to manage emotions and workplace conflict

 

  • Professional communication and teamwork

 

  • Problem solving and ethical decision making

 

  • Goal setting and career planning

 

  • One-on-one coaching available

 

 

 

 

 

Who its for

 

  • Must be new to the work force

 

  • Unemployed for more than six months

 

  • Looking to build confidence and job readiness

 

For further details refer to flyer attached to this email.

 

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Pathways - Preparation for IES Program

 

Participants can look forward to:

 

  • Leveling up people skills through Soft Skills
  • Mapping out their dream career with vision boards
  • Exploring career options through interactive Virtual Reality
  • Strengthening in-demand skills through dynamic games and interactive technology
  • Connecting to community resources offering life stabilization supports
  • Pre-employment skill building through collaborative group workshops
  • Personalized 1-1 support with Career Specialists
  • Transportation supports available*

 

 

 

Eligibility

 

  • Resident of Ontario
  • Legal working age
  • Eligible to work in Canada (open work permit, if applicable)
  • Currently not participating in an Integrated Employment Services (IES) program
    • Scheduled Start Date – Monday June 23rd
  • Onsite, Unit 105-3195 Sheppard Avenue East (closest intersection, Warden/Sheppard)
  • For more details or to register and book your intake please contact:

Anjola Adeyemo, Career Specialist

Phone - (416) 849 – 4421

Email – AAdeyemo@springboardservices.ca

 

Additionally, review the attached flyer in this email

 

 

 

 

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Oasis Skateboard Factory

 

Oasis Skateboard Factory is now taking applications for the fall/winter high school semester, Sept 2025- Feb 2025. OSF is an alternative high school program that's full accredited by the TDSB. All courses are taught through the lens of street art, skateboarding and running a small business.

 

Students don't need to be skaters to attend but they should be interested in art, subculture, entrepreneurship and hands-on learning. At OSF students can learn, earn and graduate while getting one step closer to graduation and post-secondary

 

  • Candidates must finish grade 9/10 compulsory  courses and

 

  • Spots will be filled based on a first- come-first serve basis

 

 

  • Must be 16, finished their grade 9/10 compulsories

 

 

 

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Summer Safety Plan

 

  • Toronto’s 2025 Summer Safety Plan – is an approach to prevent, intervene and respond to violence and keep the youth safe this summer.

 

  • This document includes violence prevention and recreational programs across the city of Toronto such as:

 

  • expanding access to safe spaces,

 

  • supporting community events,

 

increasing youth engagement in specific neighbourhoods

 

Please refer to the link below to get the full information regarding the summer safety plan for youth

Summer Safety Plan PDF

 

Job Opportunities

 

 

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Career Counsellor for Youth Employment Services

 

The Career Counsellor/ Job Developer position provides employment planning, preparation and job development services to clients who require assistance in conducting their own job search due to poor work habits, market perception barriers or interpersonal skills. They are responsible for building partnerships with employers in the GTA to create job opportunities for clients. The Career Counsellor/Job Developer plays a hands-on role with clients and employers, providing support and monitoring of placements to ensure job retention. 

 

 

If interested, please send your cover letter and resume to eavakian@yes.on.ca by 4pm Friday, June 20, 2025.

 

Please indicate which position you are applying for in the subject of your email.

 

Additionally, review the attached flyer in this email