About The learning enrichment foundation
The Learning Enrichment Foundation: Empowering Communities through Education and Support
The Learning Enrichment Foundation (LEF) is a non-profit community services agency that has been providing support to individuals and families in the Greater Toronto Area for over 40 years. LEF's mission is to empower communities through education and support, with a focus on immigrant and newcomer services, child care, employment services, LINC classes, and skills training.
Immigrant and Newcomer Services
LEF's Immigrant and Newcomer Services provide a range of programs designed to help newcomers settle into their new lives in Canada. These programs include settlement services such as orientation sessions, language assessments, referrals to community resources, job search assistance, housing support, legal information sessions, citizenship preparation classes and more.
Child Care
LEF operates several licensed child care centres throughout the GTA that provide high-quality early learning experiences for children from infancy to school age. The centres are staffed by qualified early childhood educators who create safe environments where children can learn through play-based activities that promote social-emotional development.
Employment Services
LEF's Employment Services offer a range of programs designed to help individuals find meaningful employment. These programs include job search workshops; resume writing assistance; interview preparation; career counselling; access to job postings; employer connections; apprenticeship opportunities; wage subsidies for employers who hire LEF clients with barriers to employment such as disabilities or lack of work experience.
LINC Classes
LEF offers Language Instruction for Newcomers (LINC) classes at various levels from beginner to advanced. These classes are free for eligible newcomers who need English language training in order to improve their communication skills in daily life or prepare them for further education or employment opportunities.
Skills Training
LEF provides skills training courses that equip participants with the knowledge they need to succeed in today's competitive job market. Courses offered include computer literacy training such as Microsoft Office Suite, customer service training, food handling certification, and more.
LEF's Impact on the Community
LEF has been making a significant impact on the community for over four decades. The organization has helped thousands of newcomers settle into their new lives in Canada, provided high-quality child care services to families in need, assisted individuals in finding meaningful employment opportunities and equipped them with the skills they need to succeed.
LEF's commitment to empowering communities through education and support is evident in its partnerships with various organizations such as local schools, community centres, government agencies and businesses. These partnerships have enabled LEF to expand its reach and provide even more comprehensive services to those who need it most.
Contact LEF Today
If you or someone you know could benefit from any of LEF's programs or services, contact them today. Their team of dedicated professionals is ready to assist you with your needs. Whether you are a newcomer looking for settlement support or an individual seeking employment assistance or skills training courses, LEF can help. Contact them today and take the first step towards achieving your goals!