WE LIP INFORMATION SHARING
Learn more about the Windsor Essex Local Immigration Partnership (WE LIP):
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In this newsletter, you will find:
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Information sharing on behalf of WE LIP members, Erie Shores Healthcare, Canadian Mental Health Association, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit and the City of Windsor
COVID-19 Pop-Up Vaccination Clinics
Please find attached the flyer for the upcoming pop-up vaccination clinics that you can share with your contacts/networks.
Find the latest info on POP-UP VACCINATION CLINICS in Windsor-Essex by visiting: https://erieshoreshealthcare.ca/popupclinics. This page will be updated weekly with the latest clinic locations and guidelines.
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Information sharing on behalf of WE LIP members, Canadian Mental Health Association and Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare
Youth Members needed for the Youth Wellness Hub Advisory Committee
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Information sharing on behalf of WE LIP member, Women's Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor Inc.
WEST 2021 ELT program
Hello everyone,
We are actively recruiting for the ELT (Enhanced Language Training) Program. This free program is a sector specific training for newcomer women with backgrounds in Finance / Accounting / Bookkeeping / Banking / Administration / Business.
The program offers in-class training for 12 weeks which includes one St. Clair College course, Accounting Concepts, MS Office training, Employment Skills, Public Speaking, Sage Accounting Software and Applied Skills Curriculum to Empower Newcomer Development (ASCEND).ELT participants also have the opportunity to attend the "Financial Security through Networking, Mentoring and Training" project and networking event organized by TD Canada Trust.
Following the in-class training is a 4-week work placement (volunteer) to assist participant to gain Canadian/relevant work experience.
Start/End Date: September 7 – November 26, 2021
Schedule: M-F, 9:00am-2:30pm
Eligibility:
- Work experience or education related to Finance/Accounting/Banking/Administration/Bookkeeping/Business
- Permanent Resident or Convention Refugee
- CLB 5 or Higher
- Female Participants only
Note: Hybrid Learning Model
Please share the flyer attached with your contacts and refer potential clients.
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Information sharing on behalf of WE LIP member, Women's Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor Inc.
WEST EWE Program (Hybrid Delivery) - September, 2021
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Information sharing on behalf of WE LIP member, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit
WECHU - Managing COVID-19 Cases in Day & Overnight Camps - Free Webinar!
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Information sharing on behalf of WE LIP members, Workplace Wellness for Agri-Food Workers Task Force
Windsor-Tecumseh Riding Review from MP Irek Kusmierczyk
To acknowledge the fantastic work being done to support Temporary Foreign Workers vaccination in Windsor-Essex, the Minister of Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada, Marco Mendicino visited Highline Mushrooms on Tuesday June 29th.
Details can be found in the excerpt below from the Windsor-Tecumseh Riding Review - July 17, 2021:
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Information sharing on behalf of The Ontario Public Service Careers
Job Posting - Job ID #166874 Court and Client Representative
The Ministry of Attorney General is actively recruiting for 12 Temporary Court and Client Representative positions in Chatham, Goderich, Guelph, Kitchener, London, Owen Sound, Sarnia, St Thomas, Stratford, Walkerton, Windsor, Woodstock.
If you are interested in this position or you know of any qualified individuals you think would be interested in this position, please feel free to forward the attached advertisement. Here is the direct link to the job ad: Ontario Public Service Careers - Job Preview (gov.on.ca)
PLEASE NOTE: All of the job information can be found on the job ad and to apply applicants will have to go online at www.gojobs.gov.on.ca or www.ontario.ca/careers and you must enter the JOB ID# 166874 in the search field to locate and apply to the competition.
The attached job ad has step by step instructions on how to apply. The Ontario Public Service has a unique process and so we would also ask that you review the “OPS Resume preparation Guide”, available on the website, and ensure you clearly demonstrate how your skills, knowledge and abilities relate to the qualifications listed in the job ad.
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Information sharing on behalf of IRCC
Minister Mendicino launches a dedicated refugee stream for human rights defenders
July 16, 2021—Ottawa—The work of human rights defenders is essential to promote and protect the human rights of people around the world. Too often, they put their own lives at risk to denounce injustices and hold the powerful to account.
Our country has a long and proud tradition of providing protection to those at risk.
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Information sharing on behalf of IRCC
Le ministre Mendicino lance un volet dédié aux réfugiés pour les défenseurs des droits de la personne
Le 16 juillet 2021 – Ottawa – Le travail des défenseurs des droits de la personne est essentiel pour promouvoir et protéger les droits de la personne des gens dans le monde entier. Ces défenseurs mettent trop souvent leur propre vie en danger pour dénoncer des injustices et tenir les personnes ayant du pouvoir responsables.
Notre pays a une longue et fière tradition de protection des personnes à risque.
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Ontario Helping 100,000 Workers Train for In-Demand Jobs
News Release
Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
July 20, 2021
Partnership will offer free online courses to those impacted by the pandemic
TORONTO— The Ontario government is investing $5.8 million in free online training to help 100,000 workers gain the skills they need to find good jobs and restart their careers. Courses will focus on building skills most in-demand by employers in fields such as information techology, finance and business administration.
This funding is part of the government’s $115 million Skills Development Fund to address challenges to hiring, training and retraining workers because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“As our province safely and steadily reopens we’re seeing strong demand for qualified workers across many industries,” said Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development. “There are more than 250,000 jobs in Ontario going unfilled today. Many hardworking people are eager to start these new, well-paying and purpose-driven careers. Through this partnership with LinkedIn, we’ve identified the top skills employers are looking for and we’re offering free online training to help workers and their families get back on their feet.”
Workers will have access to over 17,000 courses, including videos taught by global industry experts. Employment Ontario career experts will coach each worker on which courses match their needs and personal career goals.
“We are excited to facilitate economic growth in Ontario through our learning, labor market insights, and recruiting products,” said Mark Lobosco, Vice President of LinkedIn Talent Solutions, “Together, we can create more equal access to opportunity through learning and skills and help prepare Ontarians for the jobs of today and tomorrow.”
This partnership aligns with Ontario’s efforts to quickly re-skill laid off workers, reach traditionally under-represented groups and support the talent needs of small businesses.
It will also provide employment services organizations with access to local labour market data to ensure workers are building skills reflected in local job postings. Employment service providers will also be able to use the platform’s employer outreach tools to build relationships with local employers to connect workers with job placements more quickly.
"As we move forward with reopening, our government is committed to helping workers find good, meaningful and well-paying jobs," said Robin Martin, MPP for Eglinton-Lawrence. "This important investment will ensure everyone looking for work can quickly access the training they need to start in-demand jobs and get back on their feet." said Robin Martin, MPP for Eglinton-Lawrence."
The funding comes as part of the government’s $115 million Skills Development Fund to address challenges to hiring, training and retraining workers during the COVID-19 pandemic and is part of the province’s 2021 Budget, Ontario’s Action Plan: Protecting People’s Health and Our Economy.
Quick Facts
- The free online training is available until March 31, 2022 through LinkedIn.
- 2,100 in-demand courses are also offered in French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Mandarin and Portuguese.
- To apply, workers can contact their local employment service provider, or go to linkedin.firstwork.org to sign up.
- Ontario's unemployment rate was 8.4% in June 2021.
- In April 2021, Ontario employers were actively recruiting for an estimated 250,000 positions.
- LinkedIn, which posts millions of jobs annually, is the most popular job board in Canada with over 17 million users and over 450,000 companies represented.
- Ontario’s Skills Development Fund is supported through labour market transfer agreements between the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.
- Please email programs@firstwork.org with further questions.
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Ontario Bolstering Supports for African Canadian and Black Children and Youth in Care
News Release
Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
July 20, 2021
New annual funding to combat anti-Black racism within the child welfare system
HAMILTON — The Ontario government is investing $800,000 annually in One Vision, One Voice, a community-led initiative with a focus on anti-Black racism. The project supports the delivery of culturally appropriate services to address the disproportionate representation of African Canadian and Black children and youth in the child welfare system, as well as significant disparities they face compared to other groups.
“One Vision, One Voice gives African Canadian and Black children and youth in care a much stronger voice,” said Jane McKenna, Associate Minister of Children and Women’s Issues. “Ensuring Black families have access to culturally appropriate supports when they are needed is essential as we redesign child welfare in Ontario and work to build a better, more inclusive system.”
The purpose of the One Vision One Voice project is to support the delivery of safe and suitable services for African Canadian and Black children, youth and families to improve outcomes in Ontario’s child welfare system. Some significant achievements include:
- An anti-Black racism training program for child welfare leaders
- Aunties and Uncles, a unique initiative offering Black and African Canadian youth in care a Black mentor, or an “auntie or uncle,” who can provide a sense of cultural self-identity
- An African Canadian service delivery model to help children’s aid societies support Black and African Canadian children, youth and families
- A mentoring program for African Canadian child welfare staff to advance to senior level positions, and
- Multiple youth symposiums for African Canadian and Black Youth in Care and symposiums for all-Black staff.
“This important work being done by the child welfare sector will provide Black children and youth with the supports they need to achieve their full potential,” said Dr. Merilee Fullerton, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services. “These new supports will build on the incredible work of community organizations through the enhanced Ontario Black Youth Action Plan.”
Providing high quality, culturally appropriate and responsive community-based services with a focus on prevention and early intervention is a key component of Ontario’s child welfare redesign strategy. This includes investing in initiatives to better serve Indigenous, Black, racialized and LGBTQ2S children and youth.
“We commend the government for recognizing the damaging impact of the overrepresentation of African Canadians in the child welfare system,” said Nicole Bonnie, Chief Executive Officer of the Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies. “This funding will help support the dismantling of anti-Black racism as it requires consistent, urgent and focused attention. The One Vision One Voice practice frameworks will provide societies with the tools to embed culturally relevant supports to help examine systemic issues related to anti-Black racism, policies and practices that create disparate outcomes for Black families.”
“We recognize that Black and racialized children and families are overrepresented in the child welfare system, including at our agency,” said Bryan Shone, Executive Director from the Children’s Aid Society of Hamilton. “One Vision One Voice continues to provide us with an opportunity to adjust our practices, engage communities, and reinvent a system that ensures Black children, youth and families in the community, and in care, have access to services that will support, promote and enhance their overall health and well-being.”
Quick Facts
- African Canadian and Black children, youth and families have experienced discrimination in the child welfare system and face disproportionately poor outcomes as a result. They are also overrepresented in the system. For instance, Black children and youth in care at the Children’s Aid Society of Toronto account for five times their representation in the city’s overall population.
- Ontario funds a broader range of other supports for Ontario’s Black communities. Through the Ontario Black Youth Action Plan, the government is increasing opportunities for Black children, youth and families through a suite of services and supports, including a youth mentorship program, career development and training and parenting supports, in target communities across the province.
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Ontario Helping Small Businesses Establish Online Presence
News Release
Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
July 19, 2021
Government’s investment will help businesses expand their digital presence and market their services online
TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $10 million towards the Digital Main Street program for 2021-22 to help over 13,000 small businesses expand their digital presence and market their services online. As businesses enter Step 3 of the Roadmap to Reopen, the renewed program will provide small businesses with $2,500 grants, technical training, and digital resources to help them reach more customers in person and online, positioning them for a stronger recovery.
“Ontario small businesses are the heart of our neighbourhoods and the economic foundation of our communities,” said Nina Tangri, Associate Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction. “Our government is committed to being there for them as they reopen. This additional support will give these businesses the digital boost they need to raise their profile and rebuild better than ever.”
Small businesses across Ontario with a brick-and-mortar location and one to 50 employees can apply for $2,500 Digital Transformation Grants, which they can use to purchase new technology and digital services.
With this additional funding, Digital Main Street will continue to support diverse small business owners throughout the province. To date, the program has provided over 20,000 businesses with support for their digital expansions, while generating jobs for more than 1,600 students and recent graduates.
“Ontario’s small businesses are the backbone of our economy and our communities,” said Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. “Through Digital Main Street, we’re giving business owners and operators the tools they need to strengthen their online presence, enhance technical skills and help them recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.”
In addition to Digital Main Street, the government is working to gather information on how to best continue supporting small businesses through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Ontario-based accounting software company FreshBooks. The MOU will help small businesses and entrepreneurs by using its data to help identify weaknesses and gaps that government programs can address to help more small businesses recover and grow. The extensive FreshBooks database provides information across a variety of sectors and regions in Ontario.
“We’re excited to provide this valuable line of sight for Ontario’s policymakers into what’s happening in the small business sector,” said Paul Cowan, Chief Marketing Officer, FreshBooks. “Access to timely, quality data makes all the difference when it comes to making good decisions both in government and in business. We’re glad to share our lens and insights and play an important part in this next phase of small business recovery.”
Quick Facts
- Beyond the grants, Digital Main Street – a partnership between the Ontario and federal governments – equips businesses with ShopHere support for opening online stores and access to Digital Service Squads offering one-on-one help.
- Small businesses with a brick-and-mortar location and one to 50 employees, including those in shopping malls, can apply for Digital Transformation Grants on the Digital Main Street portal.
- As of March 2021, over 10,000 independent businesses and artists have already received support to create online stores through ShopHere, with 42 per cent outside the GTA and more than 370 in Northern Ontario. About 56 per cent of these businesses are operated by women entrepreneurs. In addition, 54 per cent of the 608 students and recent graduates hired by ShopHere are women, with 75 per cent self-identifying as ethnic minorities.
- The Memorandum of Understanding between FreshBooks, an Ontario-based accounting software company, and the Associate Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction will deliver to the Province anonymized, aggregated business information by economic sector and region of Ontario.
- Small businesses can access resources that offer free test kits to help them stay open and stay safe, mental health supports, financial planning, and personalized advice through the Small Business COVID-19 Recovery Network at ontario.ca/smallbusiness.
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