Rexdale Women's Centre - Women's Services - Employment and Career Support for Women

Application

Call for information

Eligibility / Target Population

Immigrant women, women from racialized communities, and refugee women with foreign credentials

Fees

None

Executives

Dr Saadia Akram-Pall - Director of Programming
416-745-0062 ext 277 * sakrampall@rexdalewomen.org
Margaret Nwosu - Program Coordinator, Parenting, Employment and Violence Prevention
416-745-0062 ext 277
416-745-0062 ext 250 * mnwosu@rexdalewomen.org

Contacts

Aswathy Valsala - Community Engagement Worker
416 745 0062 ext 279 * avalsala@rexdalewomen.org

Languages

English ; Arabic ; Hindi ; Spanish ; French (upon request) ; Assyrian ; Bengali ; Dari ; Farsi (Persian) ; Gujurati ; Italian (upon request) ; Punjabi ; Serbian ; Somali ; Tamil ; Twi ; Urdu ; West Indian dialect

Language Notes

Interpretation for other languages may be available-call for details

Area Served

Greater Toronto Area

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessibility Note

Automatic main entrance; Easy access to elevator; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall; Designated parking at entrance

Description of Services:

Multi-service agency offering various programs for women

Employment and Career Counselling *assistance to women who are seeking to enter the workforce or who are looking to establish themselves in the professions for which they have been educated and trained. Help with resume building, job search and job interviews preparation, access to job fairs, literacy and numeracy skills building. Linkages are made with other employment-related services in the community, as well as English language classes, training, apprenticeship and volunteer opportunities
Employment Support Groups for Women * support groups for women in their own language to help them identify strengths and address challenges they face when seeking to enter or re-enter the workforce