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What’s Happening with US
(Sept 2010)
Did You Know?
University Settlement’s Employment and Training Department is a resource centre which provides pre-employment assessment, job search resources and tools, skills training, counseling and volunteer opportunities. Helping people prepare for and obtain employment has been a part of our history since 1914 when Dr. Norman J. Ware started at University Settlement. Dr. Ware had a particular interest in the working man and labour conditions and took on advocacy work for workers in the areas. He also conducted research on other employment agencies and laid plans to start an employment agency that resulted in some employment placements. University Settlement through Dr. Ware was involved in the founding of the Neighbourhood Worker’s Association which made urgent recommendations to the city of Toronto’s board of control included a variety of public works be undertaken to provide employment. Much like the stimulus packages of today!!
During the 1930s, St Christopher House and University Settlement jointly held open houses for unemployed men on Saturday evening providing games, refreshments and opportunity to network. By 1937 the average attendance was 250 and included women. In the early 40s, University Settlement opened up their offices for factory workers to have lunch. Today, University Settlement assists over 1,100 individuals, 78% of whom are newcomers, each year through our employment program and helps over 175 individuals obtain employment. As part of our work with the City of Toronto Social Services we host an annual Job Fair to connect unemployed individuals with potential employers. Please join us on September 14th, 2010-details below.
Job and Career Fair 2010
Great News for Employment Opportunities in a Recovering Economy! Our Annual Job Fair for our clients and community is back! Please join us on Tuesday September 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in our Gymnasium (23 Grange Road, Toronto, Dundas and McCaul St. near St. Patrick Subway Station).
We have registered more than 20 employer exhibitors from different industries, including Government, Financial Services, Health Care Services, Customer Service and Retail Sales. Many employers will also do on-the-spot interviews. Don’t miss your chance and don’t forget to bring your resume along.
We still have spaces for employers who want to participate in the Community Job Fair; you can simply register online right here. We provide this free service on first come first serve basis.
Closed Labour Day
University Settlement will be closed Labour Day - Monday, September 4th and will be back open for our regular hours on Tuesday, September 5th.
Open Invitation to All Artists
We are asking local artists to join us in our celebration by donating works of art that will be on show to the community and will be featured in our Opening and 100th Anniversary celebration on November 16th. The Opening will include guest speakers, elected officials, performances, as well as food and will be open to the over 30,000 individuals we serve each year. Your artwork would receive a wide viewing from the community. Artists will have the opportunity to meet and greet the community and to discuss their work. Themes for the art exhibition could be: stories of settlement, new life, new beginnings, family, growth, community, trees and roots. Click here for more information.
Culture Days
University Settlement is participating in Ontario’s Culture Days by hosting a community art-making activity workshop focused on telling your story about the organization, the community and the history through creative arts. Take part in this event as part of our 100th anniversary celebrations. For more information on Culture Days with University Settlement click here.
After School Sports, Club, Swim and Academic Classes
Fall registration begins on Monday August 23 at 10 am
After School program provides: safe escort from Orde, Ogden and Lord Lansdowne P.S. to University Settlement; snacks each day at 4:00 pm; your choice of sports, swimming, club activities from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm, homework club until 6 pm; OR English or Math classes from 4:30pm to 6:00 pm
The Fall 2010 session of classes begins Tuesday September 7, 2010. Last day of classes is December 17, 2010.
Red Cross Swim – children will have fun in the water and learn swimming and water safety skills.
Sports - get children active in the gym and learn lifetime sports (no TV or computers)
Club Activities - let children learn and be creative
Academic - A certified teacher uses activities and computers to promote & enhance student’s language & math skills. Please note: Academic classes may not be taken individually. Students must choose all of a) Monday, Wednesday and Friday English classes or all of b) Tuesday and Thursday Mathematics classes.
Music and Arts School
Keep up to date on all the new happenings in the Music and Arts school with the new Fall Schedule, please click here.
September's Featured Artist
University Settlement has initiated a number of arts programs throughout the agency in honour of our 100th anniversary to celebrate, acknowledge and highlight the role that University Settlement has played in people’s lives. Jane and her art work are highlighted for this month’s art feature.
Jane is a member of our Urban Girls Youth Group. She is 18 years old has a two-year-old daughter and has not finished high school. Jane lives at home with her dad (who is a single parent) and four other siblings.
Jane joined our Urban Girls Youth Group in January of 2009. She was not in school or working and was struggling with her life. Within a few weeks, our Youth Coordinator got to know Jane and understood where Jane was coming from. Together with the group, Jane received enough encouragement from the other young ladies in the program that she went back to school to receive her high school diploma. Jane continues to participate in the Urban Girls Youth Group and to give back to her peers.
Please see Jane's work here. All of our featured artists will be highlighted in our 100th anniversary art exhibit and party in November 2010.
Join University Settlement’s United Way Campaign
Each year, University Settlement helps to raise funds for the United Way Toronto through a series of activities including the CN Tower climb, bake and food sales, and employee contributions. Join us in 2010 to reach our goal! Click here for activities. University Settlement 100th Year Anniversary Celebration was featured in United Way's Community Matters newsletter, check it out here.
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