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Welcome to NEW!

Newcomer Women’s Services Toronto (NEW) offers language skills, training, employment programs and settlement services to newcomer women, predominantly from Toronto's east end neighbourhoods.

Our services and innovative programs provide a safe, welcoming environment for newcomer women to Dshare experiences and develop new skills.

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Get Hired Boot Camp is open to register this week! (Deadline: May 8)

May 15 - 18, 2012; 10:00am to 3:00pm each day

Come and join us at our Get Hired Bootcamp!
It is an intensive four day training program for women 16 years and over where we discuss and build your knowledge and skills in:
-career exploration
-Canadian workplace culture
-winning resumes
-savvy networking
-successful interviews
-fair wages

We are delighted to be partnering with the YMCA and the Worker's Action Centre for this Bootcamp - facilitators from both organizations will be presenting some of the sessions along with the very knowledgable and friendly staff from our Agency.

We are pleased to be able to offer free childminding for the four days of the Bootcamp. You will need to register your child as well. Registration is required. Registration deadline is May 8, 2012 Please call 416-751-8886 or email indika@newcomerwomen.org for more details or to register.

Resources: Wen-Do Women’s Self Defence With Deb Chard

"Congratulations on doing such a fine job this past weekend Women! Your focus, humour and commitment to yourselves and the other women on the course was evident.

Here is the reading material I mentioned. I have included a copy of the provincial legislation regarding harassment and Heath & Safety that we spoke of. " - Deb Chard

Relevant Reading Materials:

21 Warning Signs of an Abusive Person

Handout Package: Wen-Do Women’s Self Defence With Deb Chard

Health and Safety Bill 168: Workplace harassment and violence legislation