I Am More Than…

At the 72^nd Annual General Meeting of JVS Toronto on September 25, we shared how complexity of needs is a growing trend among the individuals we are seeing throughout our employment centres and across our programs.  

In this year’s annual report, our theme is: “I am more than”.

• I am more than the neighbourhood I come from.
• I am more than someone who didn’t finish high school.
• I am more than my disability.
• I am more than a newcomer to Canada.
• I am more than an older worker. 

This theme reflects the fact that when individuals come to us looking for help on their journey to employment, there is often more to their story than what we see on the surface. Individuals are juggling an array of personal circumstances, many of which are complex.  We need to recognize that when they come through our doors they are more than just a person looking for work.

JVS Toronto is a multi service organization offering services to many client populations. While their stories and circumstances may be different, for all of these populations, there is usually more complexity to their situations than we see right away.    

At JVS Toronto, our vision is that every individual has opportunities for employment. We can’t achieve this vision alone. We rely on the support of donors, government, funders, employers and community partners to create and deliver specialized programs and services that address the unique and complex needs of the clients we serve.

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Recognizing client success, and the contributions of volunteers and employers, has been a staple each year at JVS Toronto’s Annual General Meeting (AGM).  On September 25, JVS Toronto presented its AGM Awards to six very deserving recipients.

“Our award winners all have one thing in common,” said Jonathan Kopman, Board of Directors Chair, when introducing the 2019 awards presentation, “they made a commitment to use our services. Whether they are a client or a volunteer, we honoured them for making that commitment to better their lives and the lives of others.”

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July is Technology Month and we are offering Employment Workshops and Hiring Events for job seekers in IT and Innovation.

Featured Events
Cybersecurity for IT Professionals, July 3
This 6-week training course for Internationally-Educated Professionals with technical knowledge will prepare you for a SOC Cybersecurity Analyst job. 

Canadian Workplace Communication for IT Professionals (Online)
This 6-week enhanced language training course for Internationally-Educated Professionals will improve your Information Technology communication skills. All classes and assignments are completed online. 

RBC Networking Session, July 10
If you’re a newcomer to Canada with IT skills and experience, and interested in working with RBC, apply to participate in Newcomer to Canada: IT Careers event. 

Networking Workshop, July 12
Focus on growing, strengthening, and activating your network in person and online in this hands-on workshop.

Technology & Innovation Job Fair, July 16
Employers include CIBC, MIIPE, IBM, PCM Canada, Robert Half, Team Recruiter, Randstad and more.

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For more information or to register for these events, email MarkhamOnline@jvstoronto.org or call 905-470-9675.