Introduction to Citizenship Class

• What: Informing clients about the currently used Discovery Canada study guide and the contents in the Citizenship test including a sample question sheet and discussion period
• Facilitator: Phuong Do, Settlement Counsellor at VAT
• Duration: Saturday April 24, 2010-June 12, 2010 from 3:00pm-5:00pm
• Where: VAT North York office at 3585 Keele Street, Unit 13, North of Sheppard Ave. West
• How to register: By e-mailing Patricia at patriciavatoronto@gmail.com or by phone at 416-636-8887 ext. 222.
• Why: This workshop is designed for participants who will take the citizenship test in the near future. This workshop will inform clients to understand the procedures and processes of becoming a citizen. A multiple choice practice test questions sheet will also be provided as a sample including a discussion session.

Subsidized Housing

• What: Information Workshop on Subsidized Housing
• Facilitator: Phuong Nguyen, VAT Settlement Counsellor
• When: Friday June 18, 2010 from 10:00am-12:00pm
• Where: VAT North York office 3585 Keele Street, Unit 13, North of Sheppard Ave. West
• How to Register: By e-mailing Phuong Nguyen at phuongvatoronto@gmail.com or by phone at 416-636-8887 ext. 223.
• Why: This information workshop will help clients that would like to know more about applying for subsidised housing in Toronto.

Pathways to Employment for Newcomers

• What: Information about Pathways to Employment for Newcomers
• Facilitator: Sandra Ferguson from Community MicroSkills Development Centre
• When: Wednesday June 16, 2010 from 10:00am-11:30am
• Where: VAT Downtown office 1364 Dundas Street West
• How to Register: By e-mailing Phung at phung@vatoronto.ca or by phone 416-536-3611 ext. 227.
• How to Register: By e-mailing Patricia Do at patriciavatoronto@gmail.com or by phone 416-636-8887 ext. 222
• Why: This workshop is designed for clients to understand Individual Assessment and Support, Action Plan Development & Job Search Strategy, Communication and Interpersonal Skills, Orientation to Canadian Work Place Culture, Guest Speakers from Business & Industry, and Direct Links to Employers.

Ontario Secondary Education System*

• What: Information workshop on Ontario Secondary Education System
• Who: Cindy Meng, Settlement Worker from Cross-Cultural Community Services Association (Mandarin speaker)
• When: Thursday June 17, 2010 from 4:00pm-6:00pm
• Where: 3447 Kennedy Ave. Unit 6 (Scarborough)
• How to Register: By e-mailing Barbara at barbara@vatoronto.ca or by telephone 647-207-1790.
• Why: This workshop is an orientation session to present Ontario Education System, which includes overview of Secondary System, Ontario grade 9 – 12 educations, Graduation requirements, Special Education, Options after graduation, and useful tips for parents. This workshop will benefit newcomers to understand the Canadian education system.

Nutrition Tips for Your 1/2 - 6 Years Old Children*

• What: Nutrition information provided by the registered dietician for parents who have 1/2 - 6 years old children.
• Facilitator: Ms. Binhle Tran (Mandarin speaker) from Toronto Public Health Department Peer Nutrition Program
• When: Thursday June 10, 17, and 24, 2010 from 1:00pm-3:00pm
• Where: VAT Main Office 1364 Dundas St. West
• How to Register: By e-mailing Sandra at sandra@vatoronto.caor by phone 416-536-3611 ext. 229.
• Why: Information of the workshop will be very helpful for the parents to prepare healthy food for family, and improve shopping and cooking skills.