Indus Community Services
Site: Brampton Office - Sandalwood
Service: Newcomer Services and English Language Training
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: PEL0619 | Last Full Update: 10 Jan 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-840-6666 |
| Fax | 905-840-6636 |
| info@induscs.ca | |
| Website | induscs.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/IndusCommunityServices Instagram: www.instagram.com/indus_helps LinkedIn: ca.linkedin.com/company/india-rainbow-community-services-of-peel Twitter: twitter.com/Indus_Helps |
| Primary Contact | Deepika Bhalla, Manager - Settlement & Employment Services; Phone: 905-275-2369 ext 1228; Email: dbhalla@induscs.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Bhavana Sharma, Project Assistant; Phone: 905-840-6666; Email: bsharma@induscs.ca |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | Community-based organization providing services to immigrants to integrate into Canadian society and to meet the social services, training and health needs of Peel's immigrant community * registered charity |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1985 |
| Funding | United Way - United Way Greater Toronto |
| Elections | Once a year in the month of June at our AGM |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | COVID19 -- services continue by telephone or email, offices closed, call 905-275-2369 or email info@induscs.ca * virtual income tax clinics, in partnership with CRA Information and Referral Personalized counselling and support workshops, information sessions and guidance on skills development, training and employment * translations and interpretation for settlement related issues * Commissioner of Oaths services * referrals to external services such as income tax clinics and legal aid or to other relevant community and government resources English Language Training Participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by Centre for Education & Training (TCET) -- see separate entry * bus fare for eligible attendees, and childminding for children 19 months-6 years while parents attend * part-time classes, mornings or afternoons Employment Services Job search training * skills assessment * resume and cover letter help, interview coaching * labour market information * access to computers, internet, fax, photocopier, telephone * multi-sector job fairs, networking events Entrepreneurship Program for Newcomers Learn sewing and clothing alterations, with skills, knowledge and language to manage a small business * work experience * goal to become financially independent and self-employed Community Connections Program For those in Canada less than 3 years * community support through volunteer befriending * orientation to the community and services such as banking, transit, education Services for International Students Settlement counselling and orientation * employment information * information on housing, health care, financial supports, assistance filling documents and forms, referrals to community resources Bridging Program for Human Resources Professionals For those internationally trained in the field, 7-week program offered in partnership with Humber College * orientation and job search techniques, networking |
| Hours | COVID19 -- services continue by telephone or emailMon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Oakville ; Peel Region |
| Boundaries | Oakville, Peel Region |
| Eligibility | Newcomers including permanent residents, refugees or refugee claimants, citizens, Minister's Permit Holders, people with work or study permits, and international students Residency Requirements: Oakville, Peel Region |
| Application | Call or visit website for information |
| Languages | Bengali; English; Gujarati; Hindi; Punjabi; Tamil; Urdu |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Brampton |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Kennedy Rd N and Sandalwood Pkwy E |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Employment / Training ; Government / Legal ; Newcomers |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Community Legal Services ; English as a Second Language ; Interpretation / Translation ; Newcomer Employment Programs ; Newcomer Employment Resources ; Newcomer Settlement Services ; Refugees ; Self Employment / Entrepreneurship |
| Service Categories | Adult Mentoring Programs ~ Immigrants/Refugees ; Business Assistance Services ~ Immigrants/Refugees ; Commissioner of Oaths ; Cultural Transition Counselling ; English as a Second Language ; Immigrant/Refugee Employment Programs ; Interpretation/Translation ; Job Search Resource Centres ~ Immigrants/Refugees ; Newcomer Settlement Services ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Immigrants/Refugees ; Tax Preparation Assistance |