COSTI
Yasmeen Tian is a seasoned professional in employment services and program management with extensive experience leading initiatives for newcomers and immigrants. Currently serving as the Manager of Mississauga Employment Services at COSTI, Yasmeen oversees the Integrated Employment Services, focusing on staff management, financial planning, and partnership development. Prior roles include Director of Programs and Services at CultureLink and Senior Manager at both WoodGreen Community Services and JobStart, where Yasmeen played a pivotal role in enhancing program delivery and stakeholder engagement. With a Master of Arts in Immigration and Settlement Studies from Ryerson University and a Certificate in Project Management, Yasmeen combines educational expertise with practical experience to address labor market needs effectively.
COSTI
Meeting the needs of a diverse society since 1952, COSTI is a community-based multicultural agency providing employment, educational, settlement and social services to all immigrant communities, new Canadians and individuals in need of assistance. Operating from 17 locations in Toronto, York Region and the Region of Peel, COSTI provides services in more than 60 languages. We help over 39,000 individuals received assistance. Services and programs include: Specialized employment services for internationally trained individuals, as well as information and referral to appropriate services, employment assessment and counselling, work placement, job search training and job development for adults and youth; mentoring and Recruitment and Human Resources services for Employers; English language (ESL and LINC), skills training and Enhanced Language Training (ELT) programs Settlement services including orientation, information, counselling and cultural interpretation for recently-arrived immigrants; Post-settlement support for settled immigrants who continue to require social and government services; Housing and settlement supports for Government-Assisted Refugees, Refugee Claimants and Privately-Sponsored Refugees Family counselling and mental health services Housing support for families facing eviction, or those marginally housed Help for immigrant women to overcome barriers in their lives and to access opportunities Services specific to the needs of seniors to help them lead a satisfying and dignified life Translation and interpretation services