Resources

OCASI's Accessibility Initiative (AI) allows settlement sector employees to acquire new skills and knowledge in areas related to service provision to immigrants with disabilities.

Connecting to Careers in Agricultural Technology within Vertical Farming is an upskilling program funded by Upskill Canada (powered by Palette Skills) and the Government of Canada. Vertical farming involves various techniques for growing crops in a controlled environment. In

This 4-module course aims to assist people working in the immigrant and refugee-serving sector understand how systems operate and how they create and manifest racism and anti-Black racism.

The NIH Succession Planning Guide outlines a six-step process for identifying critical roles, assessing talent, and developing future leaders. Key steps include defining essential positions, building a talent pipeline, training successors, and evaluating effectiveness.

Nonprofits can benefit from corporate partnerships by aligning with businesses that share their values and mission. A successful outreach strategy involves targeted research, multichannel communication, clear expectations, and mutual benefits, ensuring long-term collaboration.

The Case Management Framework by IRCC provides personalized support for vulnerable newcomers, ensuring access to essential settlement services. It coordinates assistance through wraparound care, service navigation, and follow-ups to help clients achieve stability and integration.

Building Blocks for Engaging Newcomer Volunteers: A Guide for Organizations

The report outlines the challenges nonprofits face with cybersecurity and introduces a five-step guide and resources to help strengthen their defenses.

In 2024, OCASI in partnership with The Public Good Initiative (University of Toronto) launched 2 surveys to address the Ontario immigrant and refugee-serving sector's perception of these models.

Outreach can be described as using a specific message to communicate between your group and the public for mutual benefit. This step-by-step guide is intended to be used as a tool to help you create your own outreach plan.