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Development & Education
CyberSecure Together: Intergenerational Cybersecurity Program
This is a FREE, hands-on, 5-week cyber security program designed for Black youth (ages 12–18) and seniors (55+). Whether you’re just learning to navigate the digital world or you are already online every day, this intergenerational experience will teach you how to stay safe and smart online.
Together We Can, Youth Mentorship – Become a Mentor
An opportunity for adults, ages 25 and older, to give back to the community by providing Black, African, and Caribbean children and youth culturally relevant mentorship.
Together We Can, Youth Mentorship – Become a Mentee
Providing adult support and guidance to Black, African, and Caribbean children and youth, ages 11–25, to make healthy and safe life choices, increase resiliency, and make progress toward identified goals through culturally relevant mentorship.
Scholarships
Opportunities for financial aid towards post-secondary and undergraduate studies.
Employment
Early Childhood Education—Tropicana Black Fast-Track
This program is for individuals 19 years or older and looking for a career in the childcare industry. The Early Childhood Education (ECE) Tropicana Black Fast-Track program is a fully funded cohort of the Centennial College ECE diploma, which is open to Black learners from the Greater Toronto Area. It is run in partnership with Centennial College and Tropicana Community Services.
Integrated Employment Services (IES)
This program is part of Ontario’s new model for delivering employment services. It brings together job seekers, employers, and community services to better meet your needs—especially if you’re facing barriers to employment.
netWORKS
For individuals ages 18 to 29, who are interested in meeting professionals and career mentors across different industries and disciplines.
Persons with Disabilities Employment Support Program
This program is for individuals 18 years or older who have a disability, and helps them find or maintain employment, explore self-employment, or make career advancements through work experience, coaching and more.
Preparation for Integrated Employment Services
Get ready for the workplace. This program is for individuals aged 18 to 29 looking to launch their career or who haven’t worked in the last six months.
Self-Directed Job Search
This program allows registered clients (ages 15 and older), to independently search for a job in our employment centre’s resource & information area, during our business hours. Clients can look for work on their own with the benefit of: internet access, career planning tools, tip sheets on job search strategies, networking, résumés, cover letters, interview practice, and a helpful job search package.
Mental Health & Wellness
Enhanced Youth Outreach Worker (EYOW)
This program provides one-on-one clinical counselling for high-risk Black youth, ages 12 to 25, and their families to prevent them from further risk/violence. The EYOW works with Black youth to develop and enhance their identity, culture, and sense of belonging to their community as a protective factor in their movement through the stages of change.
Individual, Couples, and Family Counselling
Tropicana’s counselling service provides a safe and confidential space to work on life’s challenges. We aid our clients in identifying aspects of their lives in need of change or that require ways in which to cope.
START for Life Skills Training
A life skills development program for individuals aged 18+, that helps enhance the social skills necessary for good interpersonal communication, anger control, and decision-making. The program includes activities such as reflective discussions, role modeling, and demonstrations.
Transitional Housing and Support
Free transitional housing support for abused women, ages 16+, and their dependents.
Violence Against Women Counselling
A free and confidential service available to abused women and their children.
Social Services
Daily Bread Food Bank Location
If you are experiencing food insecurity, we are here to help.
Recreation
Steelpan
Our steelpan lessons are for anyone 9-years old to 65+, who wishes to learn to play the instrument. Classes are available for beginners, intermediate, and advanced learners from September to December, January to March, and March to May every year.
