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Welcome to KEYS.
We help change lives. With very few exceptions, our programs have no cost. KEYS helps job seekers of all ages and abilities, employers of all sizes, and newcomers from all walks of life.
We are a registered charity. We welcome the valuable contributions of our community through volunteer opportunities across many program areas.
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WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS
Reach your full potential.
KEYS offers events throughout the year for employers and job seekers including, but not limited to, job fairs, speciality workshops and certifications. Our events may take place in-person or online. Check our calendar for details or contact KEYS directly.
Finding your dream job after graduation.
Typical students tend to develop some anxiety as they get close to graduation. What will happen next? Do I have the skills I need? Will I find my dream job? What about my student loans? Did I make the right choice? For Kateryna, a new graduate with a master’s degree,...
Finding your dream job after graduation.
Typical students tend to develop some anxiety as they get close to graduation. What will happen next? Do I have the skills I need? Will I find my dream job? What about my student loans? Did I make the right choice? For Kateryna, a new graduate with a master’s degree,...
Volunteering not only makes an impact but creates a great friendship!
Sofia’s story We met Sofia, a recent immigrant from Latin America, in October 2016 at the ISKA Youth Group, and she signed up for our program after our workshop. She told us that she was interested in sports, learning new languages, art, cooking, making friends,...
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Employers
Job Seekers
Newcomers
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We help change lives.
Volunteers are always needed at KEYS!
Our volunteers donate their time to help refugee families become part of our community, mentor newcomer professionals or mentor newcomer youth. Time commitments can be flexible
Find out more information on our Volunteer Program here.
Read stories from newcomers and volunteers on how we helped change their lives here.
Watch our interview on Global News discusssing our campaign to recruit volunteers here!
KEYS is a
registered charity.
We graciously accept financial donations to help us continue the work we do.
Find out how you can volunteer here.
Official tax receipts are issued for all amounts $20 and above.
We also offer a variety of opportunities for members of our community along with local businesses and professionals to share their time to help others.
Help a refugee family
settle in Kingston
Help fund micro-loans for low-income newcomers
Help fund life
changing programs
Help keep KEYS services
available at no charge
As a community-based, nonprofit, KEYS has offered opportunity and hope to approximately 100,000 jobless youth and adults for more than 40 years. We have also helped 100s of newcomers settle in our community. We are grateful for the public funding we receive from a variety of government sources; but we MUST also rely on donors who share our mission and vision.
When you become a donor, you help to provide the funding needed to keep our doors open to everyone, who needs us.
If you would like more information on how your donations help KEYS, please click here.