| Record #: NIA2239 |
Last Modified: 02 Apr 2013 |
Last Full Update: 28 Jan 2013 |
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| Description & Services |
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| Areas Served | Niagara Region |
| Description | Offering programs such as:
LINC - Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada - assessment of English language skills for settlement-based language training programs * referral to community-based LINC programs for English as a Second Language (ESL) classes * information and referral on settlement needs * funded by Canada Citizenship and Immigration
NIC - Newcomer Information Centre - distributes resources related to all aspects of settlement * shares information with existing agencies * wherever possible, the client is served in their first language * staff can be reached at 905-684-3500 ext 450 or by email to scnic@ymcaofniagara.ca
SWIS - Settlement Workers In Schools - a link between newcomer families, schools and the community * explain essential school information to newcomers and refer them to appropriate school staff * facilitate the settlement of newcomers and inform them about services and programs * services offered are primarily information and referral * for more information contact Baria Nasser at 905-684-3500 ext 437, or by email to bnasser@ymcaofniagara.ca *Program can also be accessed by requesting SWIS support from the principal of the school the student is attending, this is for both the Catholic and public school boards. |
| Hours | Mon-Wed 8 am-6 pm * Thu 8 am-8 pm * Fri 8 am-4:30 pm * Sat 9 am-12 noon |
| Dates | All year |
| Eligibility | Assessment Centre -- Newcomers to Canada 18 years and over who are permanent residents or Convention refugees
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| Languages | English ; Newcomer Services also offers Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi, Pashtu, Arabic, Spanish, Ukrainian, Russian, Cantonese |
| Fees | None |
| Contact Information |
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| Address & Map | |
| Located In Community | St Catharines |
| Intersection | Bunting Rd and Welland Ave |
| Office Phone | 905-684-3500 |
| After Hours Phone | 24-hour Answering Machine |
| Fax | 905-688-9629 |
| E-Mail | scemployment@ymcaofniagara.ca |
| Website | www.ymcaofniagara.org |
| Primary Contact | Deanna D'Elia, Director, Employment and Newcomer Services; Phone: 905-684-3500 ext 422; Email: ddelia@ymcaofniagara.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Dave Wyllie, General Manager Community Integration; Phone: 905-684-3500 ext 423; Email: dwyllie@ymcaofniagara.ca |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible ; All sites fully accessible and on bus route |
| Other Details |
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| Service Level | (51) Non Profit Charity |
| Established | 1985 |
| Subjects |
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| Subjects | Academic upgrading ; Assessments ; Educational programs ; English as a second language ; Immigrants ; Instructional programs ; Literacy instruction ; Refugees ; Settlement services ; Youth |
| Broader Terms | Age groups ; Education ; Educational programs ; Immigration ; Instructional programs ; Language instruction |
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