Newcomer Youth Customer Service and Cashier Training
2023-08-15 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Toronto) | Ajax Welcome Centre, 458 Fairall St, Unit 5, Ajax, ON, L1S 1R6, Canada
Learn the skills required for cashier and customer service positions. This 2-day workshop is designed to assist newcomer youth with basic cashier training, customer service skills and knowledge needed to gain employment.
A certificate of completion will be provided.

Technology Classes for Seniors
2023-08-15 14:30 | Ajax Welcome Centre, 458 Fairall St, Unit 5, Ajax, ON, L1S 1R6, Canada
CDCD would like to invite newcomer adults 55+ to join technology workshops starting July 25th. Topics covered include misinformation and social media, using online platforms and online safety.
This class will be held in person and on-line (hybrid).

Ontario Trillium Foundation Resilient Communities Fund Info Session
2023-08-17 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual – Online
Community Development Council Durham (CDCD) and Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) invite you to attend the Resilient Communities Fund webinar.

– Learn about the Resilient Communities Fund
– Eligibility, guidelines, and how this funding may support your organization
– Speak directly with OTF staff
– Get information on how to apply for OTF grants

Resilient Communities Fund Webinar
2023-08-17 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual – Online
Community Development Council Durham (CDCD) and Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) invite you to attend the Resilient Communities Fund webinar.

All About Apps Workshop
2023-08-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual – Online
Are you interested in learning about apps you can download on your devices?
This workshop will introduce you to free apps that will make your life easier!

Newcomer Orientation Week (NOW)
2023-08-22 09:00 - 13:30 | J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate,, 1355 Harwood Ave. N., Ajax, Ontario, Canada
Welcome and Information for Newcomers (WIN)
Join SWIS for Newcomer Orientation Week (NOW), a 3-day program to assist newly arrived high school students to the Ontario school system.
This interactive program provides an introduction to school procedures and allows high school students to connect with School Settlement Workers and Teachers from the DCDSB and (DDSB) and have their questions answered.

Welcome and Information for Newcomers (WIN)
2023-08-29 09:00 - 13:30 | St. Francis de Sales Catholic School, 72 Church St. S., Ajax, Ontario, Canada
Welcome and Information for Newcomers (WIN) is a one-day orientation program for parents and elementary students beginning school for the first time in Ontario.
This interactive program provides a basic introduction to school procedures and allows the opportunity for parents to connect with School Settlement Workers and Teachers from the DCDSB and DDSB and have their questions answered.

Newcomer Women’s Entrepreneurship Program
2023-09-05 11:00 - 12:30, 2023-09-07 11:00 - 12:30 | Online, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Are you new to Canada and want to start your own business? We are offering an Entrepreneurship Program for all newcomer women in the Durham Region.
The Community Development Council Durham (CDCD) and the Business Advisory Centre Durham (BACD) are offering a new program to help women who are new to Canada and interested in starting a business.

Video Conferencing 101
2023-09-13 16:30 - 18:00 | Ajax Welcome Centre, 458 Fairall St, Unit 5, Ajax, ON, L1S 1R6, Canada
Join us for a tutorial workshop on Video Conferencing at the Ajax Welcome Centre!

Newcomer Youth Services Neighbourhood Cricket Match
2023-09-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Brooklin Memorial Park, 67 Winchester Rd., E., Whitby, ON, L1M 1B4, Canada
Join Newcomer Youth Services on September 13, 2023, for a friendly Neighbourhood Cricket Match!
Bring your positive vibes and energy for a fun-filled day of cricket! This match is for youth ages 14- 29. Teams will be assigned on the day of the event.
For more information on events with Newcomer Youth Services, please contact Kim Harris-Eccleston kharris@cdcd.org 905-686-2661 ext. 145.

Welcome Week Multi-Cultural Picnic
2023-09-16 10:00 - 14:00 | CDCD, 458 Fairall St, Unit 4, Ajax, ON, L1S 1R6, Canada
CDCD will be hosting a Multi-cultural Picnic to celebrate Welcoming Week.
Join us for

family friendly entertainment and activities
food
presentations from many of the cultures that bring our community to life!

CDCD 53rd Annual General Meeting
2023-09-27 15:00 - 19:00 | 369 Global Events, 100 Westney Road S,, Ajax, ON, L1S7H3, Canada
Join us this year virtually or in person! Download your invitation here!

Newcomer Women’s Entrepreneurship Program
2023-10-03 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual – Online

Customer Service and Cashier Training
2023-10-24 17:00 - 18:30 | Ajax Welcome Centre, 458 Fairall St, Unit 5, Ajax, ON, L1S 1R6, Canada
Learn the skills required for a cashier position. This 2-day Customer Service and Cashier Training workshop is designed to assist newcomer youth with basic cashier and customer service skills and the knowledge needed to gain employment. A certificate of completion will be provided.
For more information please contact our Newcomer Youth Services Worker – Kim Harris-Eccleston kharris@cdcd.org or 905-686-2661 ext. 145.

Immigration Information Session for Ukrainians
2023-10-26 15:00 - 16:00 | ON
For Canada Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel Status holders (CUAET)
What Government services are you eligible for on CUAET status?

Social Media and Email Workshop
2023-11-02 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual – Online
Looking to expand your social media presence?
Attend this virtual workshop to learn how to use social media platforms and email effectively and safely!

Newcomer Youth Kitchen
2023-11-15 16:30 - 18:30 | Ajax Welcome Centre, 458 Fairall St, Unit 5, Ajax, ON, L1S 1R6, Canada
On November 15th, 22nd and 29th. Newcomer Youth Services will be hosting a 3 week Youth Kitchen at the Ajax Welcome Centre!
We will have Special Guest Maria Abogado from Newcomer Kitchen facilitating classes!
Learn the basics of cooking and preparing healthy meals. Participants can take home all of their prepared meals!
A commitment to all three sessions is required as there are limited spots for this workshop.
For more information please contact our Newcomer Youth Services Worker – Kim Harris-Eccleston kharris@cdcd.org or 905-686-2661 ext. 145 or 437-431-2661. Register here!

Get Connected: Wellness & Social Media Workshop
2023-11-16 17:00 - 18:30 | Ajax Welcome Centre, 458 Fairall St, Unit 5, Ajax, ON, L1S 1R6, Canada
Join Newcomer Youth Services on Thursday, November 16, 2023, for Get Connected – Social Media and Wellness Workshop. Learn tips on Healthy Social Media Habits and learn about free wellness apps.
Feel free to bring a friend! Snacks and drinks will be provided.
For more information please contact our Newcomer Youth Services Worker – Kim Harris-Eccleston kharris@cdcd.org or 905-686-2661 ext. 145.

Library Introduction Session for Newcomers, Immigrants and Refugees (in Ukranian)
2023-11-17 14:30 - 16:00 | Whitby Library Main Branch, 405 Dundas Street West, Whitby, ON, L1N 6A1, Canada
Library introduction session

How to register for the library
What services you can receive at the library locations
Adults’ programs
Teens’ programs
Children’s programs
How the library can help you build a community

No registration is required
Snacks will be provided.

Library Introduction Session for Newcomers, Immigrants and Refugees (in English)
2023-11-24 14:30 - 16:00 | Whitby Library Main Branch, 405 Dundas Street West, Whitby, ON, L1N 6A1, Canada

WOMEN IN BUSINESS MARKETPLACE
2023-11-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Carruthers Marsh Pavilion, 55 Ashbury Blvd, Ajax, ON, Canada
Celebrate Small Business Month with us at the Women in Business Marketplace, hosted by the Newcomer Women’s Entrepreneurship Program (NWEP) and the Business Advisory Centre Durham (BACD), and generously sponsored by the Ajax Advantage.
The Women in Business Marketplace is a celebration of the entrepreneurial spirit, innovation, and leadership of women in the business world. This event is designed to inspire, educate, and connect women entrepreneurs, professionals, and leaders like yourself with a marketplace full of talented immigrant entrepreneur women in our community!
What to Expect:

Variety of shops
Keynote Speakers
Community & Professional Networking
Resource Opportunities
Get inspired to start your own business
Support new businesses in Durham Region
Have a chance to win prizes!

Registration Details: We encourage you to register for this inspiring event.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to empower yourself, and connect with an incredible community of women in business. If you have any questions or require further information about the Women in Business Event, please feel free to contact us at vguimaraes@cdcd.org.

Financial Literacy for Newcomers
2023-11-29 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-14 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual – Online
Join our workshop to learn basic financial information.

Youth Games Night
2023-12-20 16:30 - 18:30 | Ajax Welcome Centre, 458 Fairall St, Unit 5, Ajax, ON, L1S 1R6, Canada
Let the games begin! Come and join Newcomer Youth Services for a Youth Game Night on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at the Ajax Welcome Centre. We will have board games, video games, pizza, raffles and much more! Open to Youth 14-29 years old.
For more information please contact our Newcomer Youth Services Worker – Kim Harris-Eccleston kharris@cdcd.org or 905-686-2661 ext. 145 or 437-431-2661.

Public Speaking for Newcomer Youth
2024-02-01 17:30 - 19:30 | Online, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Want to build more confidence and overcome the fear of speaking in front of people?
Join Newcomer Youth Services for Public Speaking and Leadership training classes facilitated by Toastmasters International.
Virtual classes start Thursday February 1, 2024! For more information please contact our Newcomer Youth Services Worker – Kim Harris-Eccleston kharris@cdcd.org or 905-686-2661 ext. 145.

Black History Month – Celebrating Black Culture
2024-02-02 11:30 - 12:30 | Ajax Welcome Centre, 458 Fairall St, Unit 5, Ajax, ON, L1S 1R6, Canada
Celebrating Black Culture
Join us February 2 for a Black History Month inspired Art Session.
Be sure to explore our collection of artifacts from various black cultures on display at the Welcome Centre throughout the month of February.

Newcomer Youth Pick-Up Soccer
2024-02-06 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Christopher C.S., 431 Annapolis Ave, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Youth soccer players of all levels can enjoy a friendly game while meeting new friends and building confidence!

If you are a newcomer youth between 14-29, register today for our Tuesday night pick-up games from 6 pm – 8 pm at St Christopher Catholic School in Oshawa.
For more information please contact our Newcomer Youth Services Worker – Kim Harris-Eccleston kharris@cdcd.org or 905-686-2661 ext. 145.
Newcomer Youth PickUp Soccer flyer Feb

Customer Service and Cashier Training
2024-02-07 16:30 - 18:00 | Oshawa Civic Recreation Complex, 99 Thornton Rd. S., Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Learn the skills required for a cashier position.
This 2-day Customer Service and Cashier Training workshop is designed to assist newcomer youth with basic cashier and customer service skills and the knowledge needed to gain employment. A certificate of completion will be provided. For more information please contact our Newcomer Youth Services Worker – Kim Harris-Eccleston kharris@cdcd.org or 905-686-2661 ext. 145.
Customer Service and Cashier Training Flyer
