Past Events
Job and Training Event
Positive Change Toronto Initiative hosted a session in collaboration with HTA75, Career Foundations, and Carpenters Local 27, offering insights on skill development, job opportunities, and apprenticeships. Participants engaged in discussions about career prospects in hospitality, skilled trades, and received one-on-one job search support.
TAIBU Health Awareness Sessions
In partnership with TAIBU Community Health Center, PCTI delivered culturally tailored health awareness and screening clinics for the Somali community. Topics covered included breast, cervical, colorectal, and prostate cancer, as well as diabetes, hypertension, and mental health.
Canadian Red Cross Organizational Review
PCTI worked with the Canadian Red Cross and consultant TKB to restructure and develop key organizational frameworks, including a strategic annual plan, operations plan, and budget, aimed at enhancing sustainability and growth.
Trucking Informational Event
This session, featuring the Toronto Business Development Centre (TBDC) and iMVR, highlighted career growth in the trucking industry and introduced participants to a Virtual Reality (VR) platform designed to enhance driving safety.
Women And Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) Capacity-Building Project
PCTOI collaborated with SEASONOVA Group Inc. on a Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA Plus) project addressing the intersections of gender, race, immigration status etc, particularly for the Somali Canadian community in Toronto. This initiative produced the "Applying GBA Plus in the Somali Canadian Community" toolkit through consultations, listening circles, and training sessions.