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Booth number 96 - That's where Team COSTI will be at the Toronto Newcomer Day event on May 29. Come visit us at our booth near the stage, and we can help you with free employment, education and social services. Directions to Nathan Phillips Square: maps.app.goo.gl/G9qNhxxC7uGGQK…

Is your English stopping you from getting a job? We can help. Improve your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in COSTI's free English classes. To register, call 647-725-1718 or email LearnESL@costi.org. #FreeEnglishClass #FreePrograms

Come join us! COSTI is seeking passionate individuals to join our mission of helping newcomers settle and integrate faster. View our current openings here: buff.ly/3ZpXiZL #NowHiring #CareersAtCOSTI

COSTI CEO @StellingaAnita drew on our extensive frontline experience to provide important insights at @OurCommons yesterday. Her inputs will help inform policy that could significantly change how asylum seekers are settled in Canada. Read more: lnkd.in/deKNgVTB

With unstable work, growing doubt and an uncertain future in Canada, Julie Tazita felt stuck. Then she found COSTI’s WLT Childcare program. With hands-on training and real support, she soon found work at Lulaboo as an ECA. We are proud to be a part of Julie's story. #JobsInGTA

COSTI CEO Anita Stellinga went before the House of Commons today to explain how spreading people out more evenly will not fix Canada's asylum system. Watch the entire speech here: buff.ly/HRuuxMt #Immigration #HouseOfCommons

@TheIsmaili @Accenture @JumpstartCDN (3/3) We are immensely proud to collaborate with forward-thinking partners and employers who are redefining hiring through such inclusive events across the Greater Toronto Area. We are also thankful to our volunteers who supported us at the event! @WorldEdServices

@TheIsmaili (2/3) Those candidates who didn't make the pre-screening round were also invited to meet healthcare employers and sector partners to conversations that would inform their professional journey. We are happy that many left the venue with job offers. @Accenture @JumpstartCDN

(1/3) COSTI was proud to be a part of the Healthcare Talent Connect at @TheIsmaili Centre yesterday. Our pre-screened, job-ready clients were interviewed for various healthcare industry roles. Before the interview, the COSTI staff present coached them to boost morale.

COSTI is offering a free eight-week Digital Leadership Program for newcomer women, covering the tools Canadian workplaces run on — MS Teams, Excel, Jira, Google Workspace, AI tools and project management fundamentals. Next cohort starts June 9. Call 416-244-9980 to register.

Job hunting today isn't what it used to be. Networking strategies, ATS systems and interview questions have all changed, and you need to keep up. COSTI's Employment Related Services help you stay ahead of the competition. Register now: tinyurl.com/mv7k2u3e

You need to get somewhere. But the announcements are fast. The signs are confusing. You miss your stop again. Something this simple should not feel this hard. Sign up for COSTI's LINC classes today!

@ImrunTexeira (3/3) Sessions like these remind our participants that the path they're on is full of possibilities and that seasoned professionals are cheering them on every step of the way. Thank you, Imrun, for sharing your journey! #HospitalityFastrack #NewToCanada #CulinaryLeadership

@ImrunTexeira (2/3) For newcomers taking their first steps toward a hospitality career in Canada, hearing directly from leaders like Imrun bridges the gap between training and the real world. It also offers honest insights and the kind of encouragement that builds genuine confidence.

(1/3) We were incredibly fortunate to welcome Chef @ImrunTexeira to our Hospitality Fastrack Program last week. Recognized globally, Imrun was named one of Canada’s Top 30 Under 30 hospitality leaders for his commitment to developing the next generation of culinary professionals.

It's that time of the year again! Team COSTI will be at the Toronto Newcomer Day at Nathan Phillips Square on May 29, 2026. Visitors to our booth can find out about our latest programs and workshops. For more information on the event, click here: buff.ly/aaDPzbQ

Are you ready to learn the skills that will get you hired in today's workplace? Our eight-week Office Skills + AI program teaches you how to use tools like ChatGPT, MS Copilot, Excel and more — the same tools real employers use every day. Register now: tinyurl.com/cr8743rc

A proud moment for COSTI! COSTI Employment Services (Brampton) received the Silver Award at the WCG Services' Site Leaders Forum last evening for outstanding performance and achieving a four-star rating this past quarter. Congratulations to the entire team at Brampton!

Scrolling through endless generic tips can leave you confused. You deserve guidance that sees you—your story, your goals and your reality in 2026. Connect with COSTI for clear, personalized job search support. Fill this form and we will call you back: buff.ly/8s6JkPk

Unseen biases can negatively impact classroom interactions. COSTI's Anti-Racism training for LINC instructors helps teachers identify biases, reduce harm and create learning spaces where newcomers feel respected. To register, contact: Erin O’Neil (Erin.ONeil@costi.org) #TESL