Achēv

Free Virtual Tax clinics for Newcomers
2025-04-15 09:00 - 16:30, 2025-04-14 09:00 - 16:30, 2025-04-11 09:00 - 16:30, 2025-04-10 09:00 - 16:30, 2025-04-09 09:00 - 16:30, 2025-04-08 09:00 - 16:30, 2025-04-07 09:00 - 16:30, 2025-04-04 09:00 - 16:30 (America/Toronto) and 1 more date | Online
Achēv is hosting Free Virtual Income Tax Clinics through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) to support eligible low-income individuals and families file their 2024 tax returns.
Required documents for the virtual appointment:

All tax slips such as T4, T4A, T5007, T2202A
Other receipts (rent, property-tax bill, medical/dental receipts, CCB/Childcare expenses)
2023 Notice of Assessment (if applicable)
PR Card, Driver's License or Passport and SIN

Book your virtual appointment as spots are limited!!
To learn more about the program, visit: The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP)
Please register by providing your First Name, Last Name and Phone Number.
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In-Person Hiring Event Synergy
2025-04-14 10:00 - 14:00
Achēv is partnering with Synergy, a dynamic client-centric and socially responsible security agency, to host an in-person hiring event featuring on-site interviews for Crossing Guards (Full-Time, Part-Time and Casual).
Requirements:

Residing in M4, M5 and M6 area codes of Toronto
Good written and verbal communication skills in English
Able to work minimum 4.75 hours a day
Eligible to work in Canada
Ability to work in diverse weather conditions (cold, snow, heat, etc.)
Vulnerable sector check is mandatory

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Get Ready for Canadian Citizenship Test Part 1: Webinar
2025-04-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
In this webinar, the following topics will be covered:

Overview of the Canadian Citizenship Test
Techniques of acing the test
Rights and responsibilities of Canadian Citizenship
Who we are
Canada’s history

The webinar is best attended on a computer or laptop. Important: You must download the Discover Canada Study Guide before attending. Click here to download

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Virtual One-On-One Mock Interview for Newcomers
2025-04-14 09:30 - 14:30 | Online
Book your 45-minute appointment between 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

The mock interview includes:

Practice interview
The different types of interviews
Examples of common interview questions
How to answer difficult interview questions in line with employer and recruiter expectations and current labour market trends

Interviewing tools and tips

Eligibility Criteria:

Permanent Residents or Convention Refugees with a valid PR card, Confirmation of PR, or Notice of Decision or CUAET visa holder
Able to read, write, and speak English (Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 5)
Up-to-date resume

Appointments available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Care for Nurses: One-On-One Support and Guidance
2025-04-14 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-07 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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Free In-Person Cooking Classes for Seniors
2025-04-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Seva Food Bank, 2832 Slough St, Mississauga, Ontario, L4T 1G3, Canada
Join us in person to meet with other seniors (55+) to learn new recipes and cooking techniques from an expert chef. Let us cook together and eat together!
Seats are limited and registration is required to book a spot!
This webinar will be held in collaboration with SEVA Food Bank.

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Kick Start Your Career as an RBC Advisor: Webinar
2025-04-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
Dreaming of a career where you'll make an impact? As an RBC Advisor, you’ll add value in the moments that matter most to clients.

Using your client-service mindset and natural problem-solving skills, you can help individuals and families achieve their goals by assisting with everyday banking, credit, and investment needs.
With each memorable client experience you deliver, you will develop new skills and relationships, unlocking a world of opportunity at a company where both paths and potential are limitless.

Join the information session to learn more from RBC experts.
This webinar will be held in collaboration with Royal Bank of Canada (RBC).

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Understanding Canadian Workplace Culture: Webinar
2025-04-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
Topics to be covered:

Proper etiquette in the workplace
Personal space
Body language and gestures
Honesty and integrity
Effective communication

Please provide your First Name, Last Name and Phone Number when you register.

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How to Find a Mentor in Your Profession: Webinar
2025-04-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
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
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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The Charter Is for Everyone – Understanding Your Rights in Canada: Virtual Workshop
2025-04-09 10:30 - 12:00 | Online
Join us as we welcome the Canadian Civil Liberties Education Trust (CCLET) to present an insightful and engaging workshop that will explore the Charter of Rights and Freedoms as well as human rights in Canada. This session will focus on seniors and discuss the specific rights available to them under Canadian law.
Topics will include:

Freedom of expression
Freedom of religion
Legal rights
Equality
And more

This workshop will be delivered in collaboration with Canadian Civil Liberties Education Trust.

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Networking with Social Media: Webinar
2025-04-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
Join our free webinar to learn about the following topics:

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

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Know Your Rights and Responsibilities as a Tenant: Webinar
2025-04-08 11:00 - 12:30 | Online
Join this session to learn about:

Rent increase guidelines
Duties as a tenant
Responsibilities of landlord
Eviction and moving out

This webinar will be held in collaboration with Mississauga Community Legal Services.

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Managing Money: Budgeting, Saving, and Credit: Webinar
2025-04-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
Join our free webinar to learn about the following topics:

Money mindset: unlocking financial success
Budgeting basics: take control
Needs vs. wants: smart spending
Saving for the future: grow your wealth
Registered accounts: maximize tax benefits
Credit reports decoded: know your score

This webinar will be held in collaboration with Consolidated Credit.

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Virtual One-On-One Resume Critique for Newcomers
2025-04-08 09:30 - 14:30, 2025-04-04 09:30 - 14:30 | Online
Book your 45-minute appointment between 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

At your one-on-one appointment, you will learn how to:

Modify your resume based on current labour market trends
Get your resume noticed by employers
Capture that sought-after interview

Eligibility Criteria:

Permanent Residents or Convention Refugees with a valid PR card, Confirmation of PR or Notice of Decision
Able to read, write and speak English (Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 5)

Appointments available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Understanding Advance Care Planning: In-Person Session
2025-04-07 13:00 - 14:30 | Newcomer Information Centre – Oakville, 690 Dorval Drive, Suite 100, Oakville, Ontario, L6K 3X9, Canada
This session will cover the following topics:

What is Advance Care Planning?
Understanding the role of a Substitute Decision Maker (SDM)
How to create a Personal Care Power of Attorney
What should you discuss with your SDM regarding your advance care planning?

This session will be conducted in Chinese/Mandarin.
This webinar will be held in collaboration with The Cross-Cultural Community Services Association (TCCSA).

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Survival Job to Career - A Pathway for Newcomers to Canada: Webinar
2025-04-07 10:30 - 12:00 | Online
Learning outcomes of this workshop:

Types of survival jobs
Advantages & disadvantages to survival jobs
Importance of maintaining focus on long-term goals
Strategies for career advancement
Balancing survival jobs and career goals
And more

This webinar will be held in collaboration with Peel Multicultural Council.

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Free One-On-One Virtual Legal Clinic
2025-04-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Online
Get free one-on-one legal consultation with a lawyer from SALCO in the following areas:

Immigration (no letters of invitation)
OW, ODSP, CPP and OAS
Employment standards, wrongful dismissal and employment insurance
Human rights and family law
Small claims court matters
Criminal injuries compensation board
Tenants rights

This virtual clinic will be held in collaboration with South Asian Legal Clinic of Ontario (SALCO).
Call to book your appointment in advance.

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Virtual One-on-One Cover Letter Critique for Newcomers
2025-04-07 09:30 - 14:30 | Online
Book your 45-minute appointment between 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

During your virtual one-on-one appointment, you will learn:

The purpose of a cover letter
How to create an effective cover letter based on an employer’s expectations, job description, and labour market trends
How to tailor your cover letter for each resume submission
Applicant Software Tracking System (ATS) tips

Eligibility Criteria:

Permanent Residents or Convention Refugees with a valid PR card, Confirmation of PR, or Notice of Decision
Able to read, write, and speak English (Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 5)
Up-to-date resume

Appointments available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Service Canada: In-Person Pension and Dental Clinic
2025-04-04 09:30 - 15:30
Get 30-minute expert advice on your Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Dental Care Plan applications from a Service Canada representative.
Dental Applications:

Help with first-time or renewal applications
Accept and forward documentation for processing
Update information on file

Pension:

Review and submit applications for processing
Certify documents
Check status updates
Update personal information on file

Call to book your appointment in advance
This event will be held in collaboration with Service Canada.

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Elevate and Connect: Empowering Newcomer Entrepreneurs for Success
2025-04-03 10:00 - 14:00 | Achēv – Mississauga City Centre, 50 Burnhamthorpe Road West, Mississauga, ON, L5B 3Y5, Canada
Join us for Elevate & Connect, a dynamic networking event designed for newcomer entrepreneurs!
Build valuable connections, gain insights from industry leaders, and discover opportunities to grow your business in a supportive community.
Keynote Speakers

Hammad Hassan, Program Manager, Explore Trucking Careers, Toronto Business Development Centre
Jonathan Knott, Program Manager, Explore Skilled Trades, Toronto Business Development Centre
Sean De Freitas, Director, Zayick Consulting
Sonja Johnson, Manager, Achēv

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