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Newsletter by Newcomer Information Centre                                     March 2012

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FREE Income Tax Clinics
for Low Income Families

 

Available at All Locations

For more information contact:

nicyouth@tcet.com or visit any of our locations  

 

 

Counselling Services for Internationally Trained Nurses

 

Newcomer Information Centre

 Brampton East Location

Brampton South Location

Sussex Location 

 

For more information contact:

nic@tcet.com  or visit any of our locations 

 

 

Learn to Coach Kids Certification  

and

Free March Break Activities  

for Youth at all locations  

For more information contact:

nicyouth@tcet.com or visit any of our locations     

 

ARE YOU AN INTERNATIONALLY TRAINED SOCIAL WORKER?  

  

 The IESW Bridging Program offers  learning opportunities and supports aimed at preparing internationally educated social work professionals for employment and career mobility in Canada's social services sector.Program staff help 

by offering:

 

- One-on-one consultations and referrals

- Industry network

- Certificate in Practice

- Introduction to Social Services in Ontario

 

and additional supports available at Ryerson and in the wider community.

For more information please contact nic@tcet.com or visit any of our locations 

 

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New immigration rules target marriages of convenience
 
Shortage of live-in caregivers leads to 'nanny poaching'

 

Humber College - Humber Scholarships 

   

 Immigrants are our bread and butter and the census proves it

Useful Links

www.ImmigrationPeel.ca

www.settlement.org

www.InMyLanguage.org
 www.NewYouth.ca

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Service providers, we are happy to promote new programs and events at your agency through this newsletter.  

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Newsletter Team
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GOVERNMENT TAX CREDIT:
Public Transportation

 

 

Did you know that by taking public transportation, you may be eligible for a government tax credit when filing your taxes?

Canadians are concerned about traffic congestion and the harmful greenhouse gas emissions that come with it. The tax credit for public transit makes public transit more affordable for Canadians and provides clean air in our communities. Eligibility is open to those who buy passes when commuting by:

- buses

- streetcars

- subways

- commuter trains 

 

For more information please contact nic@tcet.com or visit any of our locations 

 

THINKING ABOUT BUYING A CAR?  

 

Are you thinking about or considering the purchase or lease of a new vehicle in the next year?  Click below to see if you qualify for one of these three research opportunities about vehicles and advertising. We value and appreciate your opinion. If you qualify and fully complete one of these brief surveys you'll receive a Tim Horton's $5 giftcard.

Ages 40 + click here

Ages 35+ click here

Ages 33+ click here

 

For more information please contact nic@tcet.com or visit any of our locations. 

JOBS WITH GENERAL MOTORS
   

 

The Centre for Education & Training is pleased to have been selected by Toronto Area Chevrolet Dealers as the staffing experts to assist them in their current recruitment for various Sales and Marketing opportunities.

 

Toronto Area Chevrolet Dealers are hiring Automotive Sales Professional staff proficient in Tamil, Punjabi and/or Mandarin. No prior sales experience required. They are looking for:

 

  • Able to interact with customers in Tamil, Punjabi or Mandarin
  • Able to effectively relate to customers of all backgrounds and to focus on generating customer enthusiasm
  • An excellent communicator with customers and has the ability to present the dealership's products and pinpoint customer's needs
  • Able to network, follow up on prospects and ask for referrals
  • Sensitive toward customers and has a strong interest in exceeding customer's expectations

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    For more information please contact nic@tcet.com or visit any of our locations 

    YOUTH CORNER
    Internet Safety 

      

     

    Young Canadians are definitely taking a lead when it comes to using the internet and online social networks.

      

    It is important for us to be aware of the dangers on the internet and the precautions we can take in order to protect ourselves and our privacy. Here are a few simple steps you can take to protect your privacy:

    • Do not open attachments or e-mails from people you do not know  
    • Make sure you have a good anti virus software and a secure internet connection
    • When using social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter be careful with what you share and ask yourself: Do I really want everyone knowing this? Always think that your employers, parents, and teachers can also see your profiles
    •  Have different passwords for internet banking and a different password for online social networks

     To find out more information on privacy issues or on how to file a privacy complaint please connect with one of our Youth Information Counsellors via e-mail at nicyouth@tcet.com
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    About Us

     

    The Newcomer Information Centre is an innovative program that provides free settlement information to newcomers and residents from a number of accessible locations across Peel and Halton. 
     
    A smooth transition into Canadian life is critical to success and our program provides accurate referrals to make this happen.  Clients work with friendly multi-lingual staff and get confidential counselling about settlement, employment, health, housing, education, language training, immigration issues and more.  Counsellors speak Punjabi, Spanish, Arabic, Urdu, Tagalog, Farsi, Mandarin, Cantonese, Romanian, Croatian, Russian, Serbian, French, German, Polish, Swahili, Tamil, Hindi, Bulgarian and Pashto.

     

    Drop by at any of our locations to speak with a counsellor.  No appointment is required. 

     

      
    ***Occasional Childcare services available at Malton and Oakville locations***
     ***Free Commissioner of Oath service at all locations***

     

    NIC Itinerant services in
    Caledon Library: last Tuesday of every month
    Milton, Library - Beaty Branch: every Tuesday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
    Milton, Library - Main Branch: every Tuesday 2 - 5 p.m.
                  Mississauga, Meadowvale Library: Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday
    Mississauga, Central Library: Monday to Thursday & Saturday 


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