Useful Links

The following organizations offer invaluable services for internationally trained individuals. Through government funding and support from the United Way, these agencies can play a crucial role in the settlement of newcomers to Ontario by offering services like LINC classes (Language Instruction for Newcomers) and employment assistance. To learn more about the services that might be beneficial for you, visit their respective website and their location near you.

Before you come to Canada:

Canadian Immigrant Integration Project
Foreign Credential Referral Office
Planning to Work in Canada Workbook
Citizenship and Immigration
Studying in Canada
Studying in Ontario

Settlement and Employment Information:

Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Working in Canada
Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
Settlement.org
Other Provincial/Territorial Immigration websites
City of Toronto Immigration Portal
Toronto Routes to Employment
Global Talent
Canada InfoNet
Gateway To Careers

Employment Supports and Services:

ACCES Employment Services
Centre for Education and Training
Community Microskills Development Centre
COSTI Immigrant Services
Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre
Employment Help Centre/Reseau Emploi
Employment Ontario
Goodwill Employment Program
JVS Toronto
Host Program
Newcomer Women's Services Toronto
Niagara Employment Help Centre
Skills for Change
Skills International
The Centre for Skills Development & Training
Unemployed Help Centre of Windsor Inc.
Job Search Workshop Program
WIL Employment Connections
Newcomer Centre of Peel
Search for services in your community
Professional Immigrant Networks
Toronto Employment and Social Services

Colleges and Universities with a focus on career support for immigrants

Algonquin College
Georgian College - Centre for Career and Employment Services
Humber College
Sheridan College
George Brown College
Ryerson University Chang School for Continuing Education
Seneca College
College and Universities in Canada
Step-by-step to Canadian postsecondary choices
Ontario Ministry of Training College and Universities