Welcome to Skills for Change

For over 40 years Skills for Change has provided employment, settlement, language training, mentorship, entrepreneurship and other programs to Newcomers, Refugees, Women, Youth, Seniors and Canadian employers to build welcoming and equitable communities.

Our Impact

25+

Programs

Over 1450+

Net New Employer Partners

Over 16,000+

people served annually

Your donations make a difference!

Who we help

  • “I was looking to deepen my understanding of Black Leadership in Canadian society, and to reflect on my own past and recent experiences - BLISC more than delivered. I feel like I have tapped into a network of dynamic change. I can’t wait to see how we all build on what’s been created here.”

    - Trisha Linton, BLISC Cohort Graduate

  • “Skills for Change helped me specifically figure out what specific job profession I wanted an opportunity in. They provided me constant and relevant new job opportunities. They were kind and professional and encouraged me through the process of finding a job.”

    - Hope Dos Santos, Employment Ontario Client

  • “I was a newcomer to Canada and the Trades Win Support team helped to find the right pathway to get my electrician license. Without their help I could not easily find my way.”

    - Kumars Karimi, Trades Win Support Program Client

  • “Our company was looking for new employees who were looking to change career paths and get experience in the trades. Skills for Change quickly paired us with potential candidates and assisted with training and safety related costs. They made the process quick and easy while providing valuable resources to our company”

    - Tim Spalding, Spalding Construction

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

  • Donate Now

    Skills for change helps over 14,000 people a year with professional workshops, settlement counseling and other services. Your donations make a difference!

  • Volunteer With Us

    Interested in making a difference? Skills for Change volunteers help us help new immigrants and their communities.

  • Our Impact

    Skills for Change produces real results. Come read stories about how we helped former clients find employment.

  • Corporate Sponsorship

    Skills for Change’s generous corporate sponsors help us fund events and programs with reach across diverse communities at all levels. Join us today!

Visit Us

Head Office: 791 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario

More locations:
Toronto East: 65 Overlea Blvd. Suite 260 Toronto, Ontario, M4H 1P1

Toronto West: 30 Weston Road, Unit A309 Upper Level, Toronto, Ontario, M6N 0A7

Hours
Monday–Friday
8am–5pm

Phone
+1 (416) 658-3101

 

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