Ontario Learning Development Foundation - Toronto

Application

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Individuals and families, including children, youth, seniors, new immigrants and refugees

Varies by specific program

Residency Requirements: Etobicoke, North York, Toronto, Brampton, Mississauga and all GTHA

Fees

Newcomer programs free or cost recovery fees for most children's programs
Examination supervision fees vary for different services
Registration is required for some programs

Languages

English

Area(s) Served

Toronto (Etobicoke, North York, Old Toronto) and Toronto Central

Accessibility Note

Unknown; contact for information

Description of Services:

Community Centre

training and certification
student examination supervision
meeting room rentals
also locations in Brampton and Mississauga

Children's Programs

after school programs
tutoring
summer learning camps
Home Alone safety course

Newcomer Supports

outreach and settlement services
Information and referral
learning programs such as the General Education Development Program (GED), computer training, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
empowerment programs such as financial literacy, employment coaching, business set-up assistance
newcomer repository - The Newcomer (www.thenewcomer.ca)

Youth Programs

career advice and counselling
leadership engagement
pre-employment skills training
employment support
homework/tutoring assistance
programs for newcomer youth
High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development
Home Alone safety course
Babysitting course
leadership engagement
financial literacy
Youth Magazine publication - The Youth Mind (Home - Youth Mind (theyouthmind.ca)

Seniors/Low-income Earners

computer training and pad computing
combating food insecurity through food boxes
income tax preparation
promoting Black excellence and women publications - Black Voice, Home - Youth Mind (womenquest.ca)