Skills for Change

Skills for Change is a long-standing organization that has been serving immigrants and refugees since 1982. The company is renowned for its innovative programs tailored to respond to evolving immigration and workplace trends. It offers a wide range of social services such as free language training, mentoring, bridging programs, entrepreneurship initiatives, and employment and training programs specifically designed for internationally educated professionals. The organization's primary objective is to support newcomers and immigrants arriving in Canada from various parts of the world. The vision of Skills for Change is to see every immigrant succeed in Canada, while its mission is to provide learning and training opportunities for immigrants and refugees to access and fully participate in the workplace and wider community. The organization has received recognition through awards such as the Citizenship and Immigration Canada Citation of Citizenship Award, Conference Board of Canada Community Learning Award, and the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration Newcomer Champion Award for its exemplary services. The company offers a spectrum of services including employment services, mentoring services, immigrant settlement, language training, youth employment, bridging programs, and programs for women and seniors. With a strong foothold in the education, health care, health and wellness, and human resources industries, Skills for Change aims to continue its crucial role in supporting immigrants and refugees in their integration and success in Canada.