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Working Skills Centre, through the Academy of Computer & Employment Skills does hereby confer the following degrees to:
Computerized Office Administration Diploma
Dyjex Machado
Elsa Demoz
Grace Okhumale
Jannatul Mawa Majmadar
Klaudia Rogala
Larisa Kuzenko
Lina Ghanma
Marjorie Hlatywayo
Melvin Cebe
Minh Le
Muzi Dlamini
Nancy Flores
Nayema Alam
Norma Gaura
Nurjemal Nurjanova
Rima Mansour
Robin Rogers
Sai Fai Lee
Senait Gebre
Shirley John
Soureh Alavi
Zobia Naheed Shah
Computerized Accounting Diploma
Abdul Jawad
Diana Zeynalvand
Frances Amito
Jacqueline Museremu
Jannatun Nayeem Mazmadar
Kimberly Patenaude
Lizet Ruiz
Maria Quintero
Nabin Shrestha
Rosemond Jean Francois
Sakwa Gane
Salwa Ibrahim
Silvia Hinojosa |
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Achilles 2010
Part of the "2010 TEAM WSC!"
"2009 TEAM WSC!"
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TEAM WSC! members successfully complete
the 5km Achilles Race on March 14th 2010.
March 17. We did it! Team WSC! participated in a 5 km run / walk called the Achilles St. Patrick’s Day Race. Battling wind and cold, the 10-person team either ran or walked to raise money for WSC. Everyone was thrilled with the gift package, including a bright green Achilles T-Shirt and several small items. To date, the team has raised almost $3,000.
This year’s team members were: Ron Foreman (Treasurer), Bev Moir, Hana Kova and her daughter Dana, Derry Robinson, Ansuya Chetty, Diana Fridlyand, Hugh Hasan, Shamima Adam, and Rafath Ali-Khan. Honey Crossley (Executive Director) and Mandy Thomson (President), although not present on race day, completed the walk independently.
It’s not too late to show your support. You can donate by sending a cheque payable to WSC to the Head Office or donate through canadahelps.org – log on and enter the charity’s name and follow the instructions – your receipt will be issued immediately |
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Connect Fulfillment & Mailing Services ("Connect")
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In November 2009, Connect Fulfillment & Mailing Services (“Connect”) opened as an independent enterprise operated by two immigrant women who were graduates of WSC Programs and had, for the last 10 years, operated WSC Direct Mail. After just a few months, it is evident that Connect will be a success. Located at 100 Sunrise Ave, Suite 131, Connect owners, Vathana Senthilrajh and Mobina Rahman hosted a lunch on February 11, 2010 to re-connect with their former colleagues from Working Skills Centre (WSC). A food basket was presented and a wonderful sharing of stories from the past and new adventures sealed a lasting friendship between the WSC and Connect!
WSC Direct Mail, a social enterprise, closed on October 31, 2009, but the customers are still being served by this new business. This is a great example of how a social purpose enterprise can employ individuals who might not have been ready to launch their own business or become employed immediately but with real work experience have now developed and implemented a learned process and are operating a sustainable business.
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Working Skills Centre is pleased to partner with Vitesse, an Ottawa based community training organization to offer preparation for certification training: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). This is a globally recognized building certification system administered by the Canada Green Building Council. Areas covered include energy and water efficiency, indoor air quality, emissions, proximity to mass transit, use of recyclable materials and renewable energy. The course is scheduled for Nov 29, Nov 30 and Dec 1. For more information check out the flyers below:
 LEED Announce Pager Nov 2010
Vitesse Flyer for LEED Program Nov 2010 |
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“Together with Toronto Training Board and Working Women Community Centre, WSC hosted a forum called “Diversity: Strategies for the Changing Workforce” on October 16th at Metro Hall in Toronto. The event explored four major themes relevant to Canada’s dynamic work environment: Expectations in the Labour Market, Strategies for an Inclusive Workplace, New Technologies & Leveraging the Strengths of Multi-generations, and Benefits of Workplace Diversity. The day began with opening remarks from the Honourable Michael Chan, Ontario Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, followed by an impressive line-up of speakers afternoon round table discussions.
The forum was funded in part by the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration, Ontario Community Builders Program. |
Working Skills Centre
31st Annual General Meeting,
Grand Opening of New Location &
Deliotte Impact Day
September 26, 2009
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Grand Opening, Annual General Report, Financial Statement
  
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Photos from Home |
This Photos from Home project is an exciting new initiative made possible through a grant from the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration, Community Builders Program. The photos provide a pictorial review describing the journeys which many Working Skills Centre clients have taken to live life in Canada; beginning with visual and written descriptions of their lives in their home country and tracing their paths to Canada with photographs and captions submitted from the women themselves, the compelling images and touching stories have resulted in 12 canvas storyboards were debuted at WSC’s 30th Anniversary Gala on October 28th 2008.
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A digital storytelling venture, the Riverdale Arts Project is a partnership with Newcomer Women’s Services of Toronto (NEW), made possible through a grant from the Cultural Human Resources Council. During the summer 2008, immigrant women and women over the age of 55 from the Riverdale community have been gathering together to work on a series of short stories, each representing something of significance to them relating to their life in Canada. The women produced stories, art work and photography while learning computer, art and public speaking skills. This has resulted in a series of 2 minute digital stories that will be posted on the both the WSC and the NEW website in October.
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SECOND CAREER STRATEGY!
Up to $28,000 for laid off workers to take skills training
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Immediate Funding for Laid-Off Workers
for Second Career Training
Laid-off individuals qualify for the Second Career Strategy funding (up to $28,000), and are now able to study at either community colleges or private career colleges. WSC's initiative Academy of Computer & Employment Skills is a registered career college. With an increasing number of training options available to the public, 2009 is a good time to consider changes in your career situation! read more. |
ACHILLES 2009
"2009 TEAM WSC!" |
TEAM WSC! members successfully complete
the 5km Achilles Race on March 15th 2009.
March 15 . We did it! Team WSC! participated in a 5 km run / walk called the Achilles St. Patrick’s Day Race. Blessed with a relatively warm, sunny day, the 10-person team either ran or walked to raise money for WSC. Everyone was thrilled with the gift package, including a bright green Achilles T-Shirt and several small items. To date, the team has raised over $5,000.
It’s not too late to show your support. You can donate by sending a cheque payable to WSC to the Head Office or donate through canadahelps.org – log on and enter the charity’s name and follow the instructions – your receipt will be issued immediately. |
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WSC Community Network Strategy
Job Creation Partnership
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The primary focus of the WSC Community Network Strategy, a Job Creation Partnership project, is to help participants to gain meaningful work experience while assessing the effectiveness of the Practice Firm and launching Academy of Computer & Employment Skills (A.C.E.S.). The project started on May 9th, 2008 and will finish on February 6th, 2009 . Five positions were created for EI recipients. |
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
held on September 23, 2008
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Over 50 Members attended the Annual General Meeting held on September 23rd, 2008 to receive the annual report, financial statements to celebrate another successful year, assisting over 3,000 immigrants from countries around the world.
Reports: Annual Report 2008, Financial Statement 2008 |
Thanks to
Ontario Trillium Foundation
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The meeting was preceded by a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of A.C.E.S. Trinity-Spadina MPP Rosario Marchese spoke to an audience over 50 students and honoured guests about the value of WSC’s services and the contribution the agency makes to improving lives for immigrants in Toronto.
President Mandy Thomson, Executive Director, Honey Crossley and two current students Elza Minnullina and Diana Viteri expressed thanks to Trillium Foundation for a recent capital grant which allowed the learning centre at WSC to be refurbished and equipped with state of the art computers.
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30th Anniversary Gala
held on October 28, 2008
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WSC's 30th Anniversary Gala, “A Celebration of Immigrant Women’s Journeys” was held on Tuesday October 28 at the St. Lawrence Hall. The event included entertainment, live and silent auctions, food and wine from around the world, and a photo exhibit displaying immigrant women’s achievements, all hosted by MC Suhana Meharchand (CBC Anchor) and Honourary Chair Jan Wong (author and journalist). read more
Working Skills Centre gratefully acknowledges the support of many individuals and volunteers who made this event possible, especially our corporate sponsors. The event raised over $17,000 and was attended by over 200 people. President, Mandy Thomson graciously thanked sponsors, the WSC Board Members and the organizing committee. Honey Crossley, Executive Director spoke about the efforts of Working Skills Centre to assist immigrants to get ready for the Canadian job market (full speech). Please view the picture gallery from this exciting event. |
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 Annual Report 2007
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Potluck Lunch
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Graduation Potluck | March 7, 2007
All the accounting students were invited to attend a potluck as part of their graduation celebration; 40 students and staff brought something to share. WSC’s Executive Director gave a speech for the students congratulating them on behalf of WSC for their great achievements. Many of the students expressed their gratitude to their instructors as well. Everyone had a great time sharing food, joy and their recipes.
Night School Graduation Potluck | May 15, 2007
The night school students along with their instructors came together to celebrate their graduation. All the students said a little speech to their classmates and the instructors. Everyone enjoyed Indian cuisine and delightful cake. The night school coordinator thanked everyone for coming and commended the students for their achievements.
Spring Potluck | May 23, 2007
The spring potluck was a wonderful success; all the staff and students were invited. There was food from all around the world. There were about 30 different delicious dishes prepared by the staff and students. The potluck began at 12:00p.m. and lasted until 2:00 p.m. Many of the students participated in the games. Staff members shared the students enthusiasm as they shared their experience at WSC. A past WSC graduate came to give a speech and told us her success story. She thanked WSC for helping her to achieve her goals. There was a lot of positive feedback received from over 60 individuals who attended.
AGM Potluck | September 25, 2007
Students, Board Members, staff, and WSC Members attended this potluck. It afforded everyone involved with WSC the opportunity to get to know one another better. Students where able to network with Board Members and share their success publicly as many of them gave a speech. Our Executive Director applauded the students and staff for making WSC a unique place to learn. All the staff collaborated in making the AGM potluck a memorable and exceptional event.
Winter Potluck | December 21, 2007
The December potluck was a time for all the staff and students to get together before winter vacations. Everyone was encouraged to bring traditional food from their home country. There were 35 different dishes and some staff and students shared traditional; singing and dancing with us. It was a wonderful time, we had games that engaged the staff and students to interact. It was a great end to the year.
Graduation Potluck | August 12, 2008 |
