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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: PET0126 | Last Modified: 30 Apr 2019 | Last Full Update: 24 Apr 2019 |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Description (Service) | Provides settlement services and direct assistance to new Canadians living in Peterborough and the surrounding area. Assistance includes: * orientation to the community and help accessing local services such as housing resources, credit counselling, schools and adult English classes * assistance filling out government forms * individual and group supportive counselling * employment assistance including help with resume, cover letter writing, job search guidance, networking with local employers * high speed internet access for clients Community Connections Mentorship Program (formerly HOST Program) - offers group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks * trained volunteer mentors assist newcomers with a focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development Language Assessment Centre - offers assessment of English language skills for settlement-based language training program or referral to community-based training Settlement Workers in Schools Program (SWIS) - provides settlement services for children and families through schools Peterborough Welcome Pass - offers discounted or free admission to local cultural attractions * valid for one year from time of sign up Guest speakers available |
| Service Details | |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm |
| Areas Served | Haliburton County ; Kawartha Lakes ; Northumberland County ; Peterborough (County of) |
| Eligibility | Newcomers Language Assessment Centre: Newcomers to Canada 18 years and over who are permanent residents or Convention refugees |
| Application | Call for more information |
| Languages | English ; French ; Arabic ; Bulgarian ; Hungarian ; Mandarin ; Russian ; Spanish ; Interpretive Services ; Services are provided with translation/interpretation as available |
| Fees | None ; Interpretation and translation fees may apply for documents |
| Address and Location | |
| Located In Community | Peterborough |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Aylmer St and Romaine St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 705-743-0882 |
| Fax | 705-743-6219 |
| info@nccpeterborough.ca | |
| Website | www.nccpeterborough.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/newcanadianscentre Instagram: www.instagram.com/newcanadianscentre Twitter: twitter.com/ncc_ptbo YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/newcanadianscentre/feed |
| Primary Contact | Marisa Kaczmarczyk, Director of Client Services; Phone: ext 224; Email: marisa@nccpeterborough.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Sabina Thiessen, Office Administrator and Executive Assistant; Email: sabina@nccpeterborough.ca |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Liana Honsinger, Volunteer and Event Administrator; Email: liana@nccpeterborough.ca |