Immigrant Women on the Move (IWOM)
| Immigrant Women On the Move (IWOM) is a unique job search program to assist immigrant women with little or no experience in Canada find and keep a job. | IWOM offers three weeks of employment preparation workshops followed by extensive job development support. This program provides a culturally sensitive and supportive environment, that is conducive to immigrant women and their unique needs. Eligible clients may access transportation and child care supports. IWOM encourages immigrant women to effectively utilize the skills, knowledge and experiences that they have acquired outside Canada and empowers them to creatively market these valuable skills to Canadian employers. IWOM Current Flyer (PDF) | The program strives to create sustainable partnerships among employers, program participants and the community, which encourages improved communication, mutual benefit and value for all. All services are FREE. Contact us for more information. | IWOM - Toronto North 3443 Finch Avenue East, Unit 102A Toronto, ON M1W 2S1 (Click on map for directions) Tel: (416) 396-8110 Fax: (416) 396-8111 Email: iwom@tdsb.on.ca
|  | | IWOM - Rexdale 2267 Islington Avenue Toronto, ON M9W 3W7 (Click on map for directions) Tel: (416) 394-2225 Fax: (416) 394-2280 Email: iwom@tdsb.on.ca |  | Hours of operation: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Eligibility Requirements - Immigrant women with little or no Canadian work experience
- Unemployed or working less than 20 hours a week
- Facing employment barriers
- Entitled to work in Canada according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations
- Good command of English - assessed at LINC Level 4 or higher
- Committed to completing the three-week in-class instruction workshop, and working with the Job Developer in their job search and placement for a twelve-week period
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 This Employment Ontario project is funded in part by the Government of Canada |