Achēv

Access Gently Used And Good Quality Furniture For Your Home
2025-11-21 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-14 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | ON
Every Fridays by referral and appointment only!
*Please note Achēv is only a partner agency that makes referrals on behalf of eligible clients to access Furniture Bank*

Open to: Low income newcomer families
Eligibility:

Permanent Resident, Convention Refugee and Temporary Resident under CUAET visa
New to Canada / New Occupant within 12 months of arrival date

Service area: Toronto (Postal code starting with “M”), Brampton, Oakville, Mississauga, Markham, Richmond Hill, Thornhill, Vaughan, Aurora and Woodbridge
Flat Fee: $300 non-refundable per delivery
In-person appointment to choose items
One appointment per family or residence

This event will be delivered in collaboration with Furniture Bank.

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Credit and Debt Strategies for Success
2025-11-20 14:00 - 15:30 | ON
Helping Internationally Trained Ontario Residents Navigate Financial Barriers and Manage Credit Growth
Free virtual information session covers:

How to use credit cards responsibly
Warning signs of debt and how to take action
Do-it-yourself solutions to manage debt
The Debt Management Program (DMP) and how it works
Understanding Consumer Proposals and Bankruptcy
How credit score is calculated and 5 factors that impact it
Building a healthy money mindset

This webinar will be held in collaboration with Consolidated Credit.

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Create your own Eye Glass Strap: In-Person Session
2025-11-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Seniors Engagement & Empowerment Network Centre – Brampton South, 7700 Hurontario Street, Unit 601, Suite 100, Brampton, ON, L6Y 4M3, Canada
Join us in person with other seniors (55+) for a fun and creative session where you can design and make your own eyeglass straps! Meet other seniors in a relaxed, welcoming environment and enjoy some hands-on crafting.

Limited Seats Available

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Virtual Cash Register Training For Newcomer Women
2025-11-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
In this free virtual cash register training, you will:

Learn how to process sales, scan items, apply discounts and initiate returns
Master the language needed to be successful in a customer service environment
Have your retail and employment-related questions answered

Certificate of attendance is provided upon completion of the webinar.
Registration closes Thursday, November 13 at 12 p.m.
Spaces are limited and may fill before the deadline. Must be a Permanent Resident or Convention Refugee. Certificate of attendance is provided upon completion.
This webinar will be delivered in collaboration with YWCA.
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Networking With Social Media: Webinar
2025-11-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
Topics to be covered:

What is networking?
Using social media platforms as an effective job search tool
Creating a professional profile
Building, maintaining and growing a professional network
Connecting with colleagues, classmates, and other professionals

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How to Find a Mentor in Your Profession: Webinar
2025-11-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-14 10:00 - 11:00 | ON
The TRIEC Mentoring Partnership program helps internationally trained professionals reconnect with their careers in Canada through one-on-one career-based mentoring with an industry professional.
Program Eligibility:

2+ years of international experience
Permanent Residents and Convention Refugees
Lived in Canada for less than five years
Unemployed or underemployed

Currently recruiting mentees for the following professions:

Customer Relationship Management
Banking Services
Finance and Accounting
Financial Services
Human Resources
IT Consulting
IT Project Management
Marketing
Project Management
Business Analyst

If you are looking for mentors in other professions, please contact us.
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CNC Beaded Snowflakes: In-Person Event
2025-11-20 09:00 - 16:00 | Newcomer Information Centre – Malton, 7420 Airport Road Suite 104, Mississauga, ON, Canada
Engage in an activity which encourages creativity and provides an opportunity to work on their fine motor skills.

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Care for Nurses: One-On-One Support and Guidance
2025-11-20 09:00 - 15:00 | ON
Are you an Internationally Educated Nurse looking for support in Ontario?
Book a one-hour consultation with a CARE centre case manager who will guide you through the regulatory and settlement processes. The goals are successful registration, sustained employment, and social integration.
Services Include:

Individualized needs and goals assessment
Guidance to analyze and interpret CNO letters
Assistance in identifying academic and skill development supports needed
Preparation for exam success
Information on the Canadian healthcare workplace
Assistance with job search tasks and networking

An appointment is required.
This event will be held in collaboration with Care Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses.
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Your Path to Funding and Career Success: Webinar
2025-11-19 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
Helping Skilled Ontario Residents Navigate Financial Barriers and Job Market Integration
In this free session, you will learn about:

Up to $30,000 in micro-loans for education and career training costs
Job search assistance and one-on-one career counselling
Guidance on eligibility criteria and connection with a program representative

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Early Childhood and Business Diploma Careers Webinar
2025-11-19 12:00 - 13:00 | ON
Helping Internationally Trained Ontario Residents Navigate Financial Barriers and Job Market Integration
Free virtual information session covers:

Up to $30K in micro-loans for education and career training
Diploma from Peel College of Professional Studies combining Early Childhood Assistant and Business
Career opportunities in childcare centers, nursery schools and family-home settings
How to start or manage your own childcare business
Program duration and practicum requirements
Enrollment guidance with live Q&A from a program member

This webinar will be held in collaboration with Peel College of Professional Studies.

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How to Volunteer to Do Taxes in Your Community: Webinar
2025-11-19 11:00 - 12:30 | Online
This webinar will provide steps and essential timelines to get you ready to volunteer at a free tax clinic through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP):

How and when to register as a volunteer
Completing volunteer requirements
Taking the training and installing the software
Volunteering at a Tax Clinic

This event will be held in collaboration with Canada Revenue Agency.

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Plant Based Eating for Seniors: In-Person Session
2025-11-19 10:30 - 12:00 | ON
Join us as we explore the following topics:

Introduction to plant-based eating
Health and environmental benefits
Nutritional considerations
Addressing common concerns
Practical and affordable tips
Resources and recipes

Seats are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration confirmation required to participate.
This session will be held in collaboration with SEVA Food Bank and Queen Square Family Health Team.

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Free Service Canada Pension Clinic for Seniors: In-Person Appointment
2025-11-19 10:00 - 15:00 | Seniors Engagement & Empowerment Network Centre – Brampton East, 263 Queen Street East, Unit 14, Brampton, ON, L6W 4K6, Canada
Are you a senior with questions about your Canada pension application?
Book your 30-minute consultation to help you with your Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) application. An appointment is required to attend:

Review applications (CPP, OAS, GIS)
Discuss Guaranteed Income Supplements (GIS)
Discuss Death and Disability Benefits
Discuss Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDCP)
Discuss other Service Canada benefits for seniors

This workshop will be held in collaboration with Service Canada.

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Knitting for Charity: In-Person Event
2025-11-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Seniors Engagement & Empowerment Network Centre – Brampton South, 7700 Hurontario Street, Unit 601, Suite 100, Brampton, ON, L6Y 4M3, Canada
We invite adults 55+ to join our charity knitting session! Knit small squares and sew them together to make a blanket. The finished product will be donated to local community organizations in need. All skill levels are welcome, even if you have no experience. You are welcome to bring your own knitting needles.
Limited Seats Available
This event will be held in collaboration with Blankets for Canada.
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Applying for Canadian Citizenship: Webinar
2025-11-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
In this webinar, the following topics will be covered:

What does it mean to be Canadian?
Who is eligible to apply?
Documents required
Stages of the citizenship application process
Available resources for the Canadian Citizenship Test

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Making Plans in Advance – Wills and Powers of Attorney: Webinar
2025-11-19 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
Topics to be covered:

Do you have someone to make decisions for you if you are unable to?
What happens to your property when you die?
How to plan for when you can’t make decisions for yourself
Q & A

This webinar will be delivered in collaboration with Halton Community Legal Services.
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Fast-Track Your Career in Manual Osteopathy
2025-11-18 13:30 - 14:30 | Online
Helping Internationally Trained Healthcare Professionals Navigate Financial Barriers and Job Market Integration
Free virtual information session covers:

Up to $30K for education and career training costs
Diploma in Osteopathy Manual Therapy (DOMT) by Sara Canadian Academy
How this training supports transition into holistic health careers
Enrollment guidance with live Q&A from a program member

This event is in collaboration with the Sara Canadian Academy.

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Advancing Careers of Internationally Educated Healthcare Professionals Webinar
2025-11-18 11:00 - 12:00 | ON
Helping Internationally Trained Ontario Residents Navigate Financial Barriers and Job Market Integration
In this free virtual session, you will learn about:

Up to $30K to cover education and career training costs
An affordable, three-course clinical public health certificate from the University of Toronto
Dr. Shafi Bhuiyan, public health expert and course instructor
Designed for internationally educated healthcare professionals
Builds Canadian healthcare knowledge and career readiness

Presented By:

Naglaa Tobala, Career & Training Counsellor, Achēv Accelerating Career Advancement
Dr. Shafi Bhuiyan, Associate Professor, Co-Founder & Advisor, University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies

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Indigenous Peoples in Canada: Webinar
2025-11-18 10:30 - 12:00 | Online
Join this session to learn about the various Indigenous peoples and nations across Canada prior to European contact.
You will learn about the Inuit Nation, Haida Nation, Plains First Nations, Algonquin and Assiniboine Nations and Iroquoian Nations.
There will be opportunity to win Raffle prizes!
This event is in collaboration with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.

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Career Exploration for Newcomers: Webinar
2025-11-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
Join our webinar and learn about the following:

How to choose the right career for yourself
Four-step process to career planning
What you should consider when planning a career

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Foundations of Healthy Relationships
2025-11-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
An interactive conversation exploring what defines balance, trust, and connection in our relationships
Join this FREE virtual session to:

Learn what happy, healthy relationships really look like
Explore attachment styles and how they shape our connections
Identify red flags and unhealthy relationship patterns
Debunk common myths from media and social expectations
Gain practical insights for nurturing balance, respect, and mutual support

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In-Person Hiring Event: AAS Canada Inc.
2025-11-17 10:00 - 16:00 | ON
Achēv is partnering with AAS Canada, a leading provider of ground services in airports throughout Canada, to host an in-person hiring event featuring on-site interviews for PRM / Core Customer Service Agents (Full-Time and Part-Time) positions!
Responsibilities/Requirements:
PRM POSITION

Assist embarking/disembarking wheelchair passengers and personal effects
Attend to wheelchair carry-on/carry-off/stretcher passengers and personal effects and any passenger requiring assistance
Flexible to accommodate a 24/7 operational schedule, including irregular hours

CORE POSITION

Operate a golf cart through the terminal, including assisting passengers and personal effects on and off the surrey
Collection, replenishment and maintenance of wheelchairs throughout the airport

Open to Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents and Open Work Permits only.
No Walk- Ins . Only Selected Candidates will get an email invite.
Note: If you have been out of the country for more than 90 days or haven't been in Canada for 5 years, a current police clearance check is required from the originating country.

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How to Start Your Own Business: Webinar
2025-11-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
Topics to be covered:

Services offered by Brampton Small Business Enterprise
How to register a business
How to write a simple business plan
Grant programs

This event will be delivered in collaboration with Brampton Small Business Enterprise.

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Care for Nurses: One-On-One Support and Guidance
2025-11-17 09:00 - 15:00 | Newcomer Information Centre – Oakville, 690 Dorval Drive, Suite 100, Oakville, Ontario, L6K 3X9, Canada

Care for Nurses: One-On-One Support and Guidance
2025-11-17 09:00 - 15:00 | Newcomer Information Centre – Brampton East, 263 Queen Street East, Unit 14, Brampton, ON, L6W 4K6, Canada
Are you an Internationally Educated Nurse looking for support in Ontario?
Book a one-hour consultation with a CARE centre case manager who will guide you through the regulatory and settlement processes. The goals are successful registration, sustained employment, and social integration.
Services Include:

Individualized needs and goals assessment
Guidance to analyze and interpret CNO letters
Assistance in identifying academic and skill development supports needed
Preparation for exam success
Information on the Canadian healthcare workplace
Assistance with job search tasks and networking

Appointment is required.
This session is in collaboration with Care Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses.

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Virtual Workshop: Money Foundations for Young Adults
2025-11-14 13:00 - 15:00 | ON
Presented by Credit Canada. Set the foundation for long-term credit success!
Join us to learn about the following:

Identifying spending habits and create a Sustainable Spending Plan
Setting SMART financial goals for personal and professional milestones
Understanding credit cards, interest, and how to avoid debt traps
Begin building a strong credit history
Understanding taxes, paycheques, and basic banking
Making informed decisions about spending vs. saving
Accessing tools to continue your financial learning journey

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Virtual One-On-One Resume Critique Session
2025-11-14 09:30 - 15:30 | Online
Are you a newcomer to Ontario looking for one-on-one resume guidance?
During the session, you will learn how to:

Tailor your resume to meet Canadian labour market standards
Capture the attention of employers
Highlight your skills effectively

Eligibility Criteria

Resident of Ontario
Permanent Residents with a valid PR card or Confirmation of PR, and Convention Refugees with a Notice of Decision Letter

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