Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) has designed a range of programs for newcomers in Canada, including education for post-secondary students, bridge training for environmental professionals, and opportunities for newcomers to discover and explore their local natural environment.
Multicultural Connections Program
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s (TRCA) Multicultural Connections Program (MCP) helps introduce new Canadians to their local natural environment.
MCP staff provide online or in-person environmental presentations for English as a Second Language (ESL) schools, Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) centres, Canadian Citizenship Preparation Classes, newcomer groups and faith-based organizations.
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Newcomer Youth Green Economy Project
The Newcomer Youth Green Economy Project (NYGEP) is a program designed to help newcomer youth ages 18 to 35 to start or advance a career in the Canadian environmental sector.
The program supports participants through job skills training, networking, experiential group projects with host employers, mentorship, and field trips.
Throughout this five-month part-time program, participants will have access to learning opportunities in the following environmental career pathways:
- Ecological restoration
- Environmental education
- Green energy and building
- Water management
Professional Access into Employment (PAIE)
IMPORTANT UPDATE
Due to evolving funding landscapes, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) was not awarded the next round of support for the Professional Access into Employment (PAIE) program.
Since 2006, PAIE has helped more than 650 internationally trained professionals transition into rewarding careers in Ontario’s environmental, infrastructure, and development sectors. Participants see an average 280% increase in employment income after participating in the program, with many securing jobs while still enrolled.
PAIE is a proven model for economic inclusion and workforce development, contributing more than $2.5 million annually through participant wage growth alone.
TRCA remains committed to this vital program and is actively seeking new funding partners and sponsors to help ensure its future.
ESL Programs
Our ESL program offerings engage newcomers to Canada through in-class environmental educational programs at English-language learning centres and outdoor field trips.