Working Women Community Centre - Settlement, English classes and family programs for immigrant women

Helps immigrant women and families with settlement (including help with permanent residence and work permit applications and sponsoring family), LINC English classes, tutoring for students, and parenting programs.

For: Newcomer women and families in Toronto; HIPPY Young Moms is for mothers aged 16 to 29 facing financial difficulties, and On Your Mark tutoring is for students struggling with reading, writing or math.

Toronto · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know

ACCES Employment

GTA non-profit employment agency serving job seekers across seven locations, with mentoring programs and recruitment services for employers.

Toronto & GTA · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

JVS Toronto

Free employment services across Toronto and York Region, including youth programs (ages 15-30) with paid training, placements and mentorship.

Toronto · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

Achev - Free employment services (Toronto and North York centres)

Free, personalized job help: employment preparation workshops, career coaching and job placement services.

For: Job seekers; the employment page lists no age or status rule, and Achev has two Toronto centres (149 East Liberty St and 1090 Don Mills Rd) plus centres in Mississauga and Brampton.

Toronto · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know

COSTI Immigrant Services - Hostel Services / Ralph Chiodo Family Reception Centre

Safe temporary accommodation plus intake assessment, legal/health/social referrals, housing assistance, community-integration activities and post-move support for refugee claimants, delivered in partnership with the City of Toronto and Region of Peel across several Toronto and Mississauga sites.

Toronto · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

NPower Canada - Free tech job training (Junior IT Analyst, AI and Data Analytics, Network Security)

Applications are rolling. Junior IT Analyst cohorts listed: starts 2026-10-05 (ends 2027-01-29) and starts 2026-11-30 (ends 2027-03-26), both open to Ontario. Recruitment starts 4 to 7 weeks before each start; if a cohort is full, your application moves to the next one.

Free 15-week online tech training (IT support, AI and data analytics, or network security) with industry certificates and help finding a tech job afterwards.

For: Adults 18 and over with a high school diploma or equivalent who can work full-time in Canada (citizen, permanent resident, or open work permit valid more than 1 year past the start date), with individual income under $50,000 and household income under $105,000, who are unemployed or underemployed; non-native English speakers need CLB 7 or higher; international students cannot apply.

Ontario-wide · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know

Skills for Change - Free career coaching, bridging and trades programs

Coaching and workshops run all year; training programs have their own start dates, so ask when you call.

Free career coaching and job search workshops (resumes, cover letters, interviews, networking, mentoring) plus training such as occupational bridging, skilled trades and pre-apprenticeship, and youth employment programs.

For: Job seekers in Toronto, especially newcomers and refugees who bring education or work experience from outside Canada, and also women and youth; each training program sets its own entry rules.

Toronto · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know

WoodGreen Community Services - Free employment help and job training

Job counselling is available all year. Training program start dates are not posted on the programs page; ask the employment line about the next intake.

Free one-on-one job help (career counselling, resumes, interview practice, job leads) plus free skills training such as pre-apprenticeship trades, building maintenance and CNC machining.

For: Ontario residents looking for work or training; some programs add rules, for example Building Maintenance Operator training is for ages 18 to 29, Pre-Apprenticeship and Trades is for ages 18+ with grade 12 or equivalent, and Foundations for Youth Success is for ages 15 to 24 facing barriers.

Toronto · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know

YMCA of Greater Toronto - Free Employment Services

Free one-to-one job search support, resume and interview help, workshops, coaching, employer connections and hiring events.

For: Job seekers in the Toronto area; the page lists no age or status rule (it is an Employment Ontario service).

Toronto · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know

211 Ontario (211 Central covers Toronto)

Free 24/7 helpline and searchable directory connecting people to social services, government programs and community supports; Toronto calls are handled by 211 Central (Findhelp Information Services).

Ontario-wide · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

COSTI Immigrant Services

Immigrant services agency (70+ years) offering settlement, employment, housing, English and skills training from 17 GTA offices, with staff speaking 60+ languages.

Toronto & GTA · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

City of Toronto Newcomer Services: settlement workers at City Hall and Newcomer Services Kiosks

Free, confidential help from settlement workers at City Hall and at kiosks in civic centres, community centres and employment offices: information on jobs, housing, health care, schools and City services, referrals, and help in your language.

For: Newcomers and all Toronto residents, regardless of immigration status; you will not be asked for proof of status.

Toronto · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know

Times Change Women's Employment Service - Free job search help for women

Free online job search workshops, one-on-one resume help, 45-minute mock interviews, career panels with HR professionals and a computer lab, for women.

For: Women who live in Toronto, employed or unemployed, legally entitled to work in Canada (citizen, permanent resident, convention refugee or protected person, or valid open work permit), and not in full-time school or another Employment Ontario program.

Toronto · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know

YMCA of Greater Toronto - Free youth programs (Teen Nights, mentorship, youth leadership)

Free youth programs including Teen Nights, Black Achievers mentorship for high school students, newcomer youth leadership, entrepreneurship and money-skills workshops; the Youth Leadership Development program also lets teens collect volunteer hours for school.

For: Youth in the Greater Toronto Area: Teen Nights ages 13 to 18, newcomer youth leadership ages 13 to 24, money skills ages 14 to 24, entrepreneurship ages 15 to 24, Black Achievers for Black high school students, and Youth Leadership Development ages 11 to 18.

Toronto · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know

Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB, formerly the GST/HST credit)

Paid every three months. Next payment date: 2026-10-05. File your tax return every year to keep getting it.

A tax-free payment every three months from the Canada Revenue Agency to help people with low and modest incomes pay for everyday essentials; it is the GST/HST credit renamed in July 2026, with amounts raised 25% for 2026 to 2031.

For: Canadian tax residents aged 19 or older (or under 19 with a spouse or partner, or living with their own child); for July 2026 to June 2027 it pays up to $679 for a single person, $890 for a couple and $234 per child under 19, and for example a single person with no children qualifies with 2025 adjusted family net income under $60,012.

Canada-wide · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know

TRIEC Mentoring Partnership (newcomer professionals)

Ongoing; apply through a community partner agency

A structured occupation-specific mentoring match (18 hours over three months) with an established Canadian professional, arranged through settlement and employment agency partners across the Toronto region.

For: Skilled newcomers who have lived in Canada under five years, have 2+ years of professional experience and are unemployed or underemployed.

Toronto · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

Better Jobs Ontario (formerly Second Career)

Rolling; apply through an Employment Ontario service provider (guidelines updated January 27, 2026)

Provincial training funding for adults returning to school, covering tuition, books and living costs, applied for through an Employment Ontario service provider rather than a fixed intake.

For: Laid-off or unemployed Ontario residents, and low-income adults unemployed 12+ weeks, who need skills training for an in-demand occupation.

Ontario-wide · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

Business Inc. (Toronto Public Library × City of Toronto × TBDC) – Fall 2026 series

Fall 2026 sessions: Runnymede (Newcomer) Wednesdays Oct 7–Nov 25; North York Central (General) Tuesdays Oct 20–Dec 8; Deer Park (General) Thursdays Oct 22–Dec 10; S. Walter Stewart (Women) Saturdays Nov 14–Dec 5; apply by emailing the form before each start

An eight-week business planning program with professional advisors and peer networking; the newcomer and women series are free ($700 value), the general series costs $150 + HST.

For: Toronto entrepreneurs with a valid TPL card; dedicated free series for newcomer entrepreneurs and for women entrepreneurs.

Toronto · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

Health811 (Ontario's free health advice line)

Ontario's free and confidential health line: talk to a registered nurse, any time, or find health services and information.

For: Anyone in Ontario who needs health advice, or wants to know where to go for care.

Ontario-wide · checked 3 October 2026 · everything we know

Moving2Canada

Online resource and newsletter for people planning or making a move to Canada, with a partner program for brands that want to reach newcomers.

Online · Canada-wide · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

Prepare for Canada

Toronto-based online guide for newcomers preparing to move to and settle in Canada, selling advertising and lead-generation programs to brands.

Online · Canada-wide · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

Find free newcomer services near you (Government of Canada)

The Government of Canada's search tool for free settlement services near where you live.

For: Permanent residents (including resettled refugees), people approved for permanent residence, protected persons, and some temporary residents in specific programs.

Canada-wide · checked 3 October 2026 · everything we know

Free tax clinics (CRA Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, CVITP)

Clinics are usually open from February to the end of April, and some are open year-round. Some volunteers can also do returns for past years.

Volunteers at community organizations do your tax return for free if you have a modest income and a simple tax situation, at walk-in, drop-off or by-appointment clinics.

For: People whose total family income is generally up to $40,000 for 1 person, $55,000 for 2, $60,000 for 3, $65,000 for 4 or $70,000 for 5 (plus $5,000 for each extra person), with income from work, pensions, benefits or scholarships and under $1,200 of interest; not for self-employment, rental income, capital gains, bankruptcy in the year, or foreign income.

Canada-wide · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know

Job Bank (Government of Canada) - Free job search and job alerts

The federal government's free job board (website and app): search thousands of jobs across Canada or near you, set job alerts, save jobs and mark the ones you have applied to.

For: Anyone looking for work in Canada; it is free, has no hidden fees, and you do not need to register to search.

Canada-wide · checked 2 October 2026 · everything we know

TORONTO NEWCOMERS (Meetup group)

Free public Meetup group for newcomers across the GTA offering social events, language support, job-hunting help and information seminars.

Toronto & GTA · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know

r/askTO

Reddit Q&A community for questions about living in and visiting Toronto.

Toronto · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know