News

To all our valued clients and friends,

LEF staff will be on a holiday leave from December 25th 2020 to January 3rd, 2021. Our offices and remote services will be closed during this time with all remote services resuming on January 4th, 2021. We would like to wish you and yours a joyous holiday season. Stay safe and we look forward to seeing you in 2021!

The Learning Enrichment Foundation

We are open online!

Services are offered at 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
Reception office hours are: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Services are available in Amharic, Arabic, Cantonese, Farsi, French, Mandarin, Persian, Portuguese, Spanish, Tigrinya, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu & Vietnamese.

You can also email us: info@lefca.org or call our main number: 416-769-0830.

LINC Program is registering new participants online and by phone.
Questions? Contact (416) 760-2568 / learn@lefca.org

Newcomer Services are available online and by phone. In-person services are available by appointment only.
Questions? Contact (416) 769-0830 / learn@lefca.org

Employment Services are available online and by phone. In-person services are available by appointment only.
Questions? Contact (416) 769-0830 / findwork@lefca.org. Also, you can visit our new Employment Portal at www.lefemployment.org

Seniors @ LEF Program is available online and by phone.
Questions? Contact (416) 572-0086 / learn@lefca.org

Skills Training (Industrial Skills, Early Childhood Assistant) is registering new participants online and by phone.
Questions? Contact (416) 760-2551 / learn@lefca.org

Bridging Program for International Medical Graduates.
Questions? Contact (416) 769-0830 ext.2054 / learn@lefca.org

Internationally Trained Individuals and Foreign Credentials Recognition Loan Program are available online and by phone.
In-person services are available by appointment only.
Questions? Contact (416) 769-0830 ext.2113 / SITI@lefca.org

Building Maintenance and Superintendent Training Program Instructor

07 January 2021

We are looking for an experienced Residential, Social Housing or Coop Housing Property Manager to develop and instruct LEF’s Building Maintenance and Superintendent Training Program. The instructor will train adult learners from diverse backgrounds with the skills and knowledge required for employment in Building Maintenance or as a Superintendent. During the first 2 months of the position, the instructor will develop the lesson plans and training materials in accordance with the curriculum guidelines. In preparation for course delivery, the instructor will work with LEF’s maintenance team, and within LEF’s 4 locations, to establish building systems and practices that students will learn from during the course. Once the building systems are in place, the instructor will begin instructing the course and supporting students to complete practicums within other buildings.

The instructor will be working with a dedicated team of professionals who are highly committed to our community and who support employment and settlement needs, develop employer and community partnerships, and are all strong leaders in their fields of expertise. LEF offers a progressive, innovative, and supportive culture with opportunities for career development as we continue to grow.

Mental Health and Well-being Supports

22 December 2020

Many children, families and child care and early years staff/providers are experiencing increased stress and anxiety, feelings of isolation and are worried about their health and well-being and that of their family and friends.
Below are some resources and tips about mental health and well-being to support the child care and early years sector, children, and families.

COVID Health Screening Form

27 November 2020

Visiting an LEF Location? If you are going to be entering one of our locations, COVID-19 screening form must be filled out before you can enter.

Covid Services Update - Open Online

26 November 2020

We are available to serve the community and our clients online between 8:00am-5:00pm.
If you care are new to LEF, reception is open to help direct you to the right service or LEF staff from 8:30am-4:40pm.

Internationally Trained Individuals

24 November 2020

On-going workshop series for Internationally educated health care professionals, as well as support for International Trained Individuals and Foreign Credential Recognition.

Youth, Get Paid to Find A Job!

23 November 2020

Launch Your Career with LEF’s Youth Employment Program. Participants will receive 4 weeks of workshops to upgrade skills and up to 20 weeks of work placement. Financial support for training. Child care and transportation if required.