Humber was named as one of the Best Employers for New Canadians in the Globe and Mail. This follows previous announcements recognizing Humber as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People and one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers.

Recognized employers are considered Canada’s leaders with the best initiatives and programs to assist recent immigrants to Canada.

“We are thrilled to be named as a Top Employer in these three meaningful areas. Every employee in Humber’s diverse and inclusive community shares in this recognition and we will continue to ensure that they have the opportunities and resources they need for personal growth and job success,” said Deb McCarthy, associate vice president, HR Services. “From long service to new employees, the college supports faculty and staff in pursuing their personal and professional goals, as they work together to provide our students, and each other, with an inspiring and innovative learner-centered environment.”

Youssef Youssef, professor in The Business School, is a new employee who started working at Humber in January 2012. As a new Canadian originally from Brazil, he said “I love the work culture at Humber. There is a sense of family and belonging. New Canadians need social and professional integration in order to survive. Humber gave me the opportunity to do this; to be a full-time Canadian worker who contributes to the progress of this country.”

Humber was selected as a Best Employer for New Canadians based on information provided to Mediacorp Inc. as part of the college’s submission for consideration. Each winner is evaluated by Canada’s Top 100 Employers editors on the programs they have to attract and retain new Canadians, including:

• programs specifically designed to assist employees who are recent immigrants to Canada
• steps taken to reduce employment barriers for recent immigrants
• assisting new employees who have foreign professional or educational credentials in getting these qualifications formally recognized in Canada
• offering "onboarding" programs to help new employees who are recent immigrants understand the Canadian workplace
• offering training to managers and employees in cross-cultural issues or inclusiveness to help create a welcoming and productive environment for employees who are recent immigrants.

 To watch our Awards video, please click on the following link: Humber Top Employer Awards

For a listing of all the companies receiving this award, please visit: www.canadastop100.com/toronto/

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005) requires Humber College to become fully accessible to people with disabilities by 2025. All Humber employees who are full-time, part-time, sessional, contract and work-study students are required to complete the AODA Online Training.

Accessing the 30-Minute AODA Online Training Tool:

1. Go to http://hrs.humber.ca/aoda
2. Click on the link for your staff group i.e. Administration, Faculty or Support
3. Choose the appropriate training language and format. The HTML version is designed for individuals with visual impairments
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the training
5. On completion of the training:

• Fill in your name on the certificate;
• Fill in the date of completion on the certificate; and
• Email the certificate to humanrights@humber.ca

For more information on the AODA Customer Service Standards please go visit us online. 

For more information about the AODA online training, please contact: Jessica Bowen Centre of Human Rights, Equity & Diversity AODA Coordinator
Email: jessica.bowen@humber.ca
Phone: 416.675.6622 ext. 5685

Thank you for increasing accessibility at Humber!

For Ontario Professionals at Humber College

Date: Thursday, March 15, 2012
Time: 11: a.m. - 1 p.m. – Drop-in Session
6p.m. - Presentation
Location:Lakeshore Campus, Room D108

The program is ideal for professionals working in the Canadian College System.

As a working professional, your time is precious and your experience invaluable. CMU’s Master of Arts degree in Education with a concentration in Community College builds on your professional expertise and shapes that knowledge through research and application. In this program you will use the concepts learned in class and directly apply to them real world scenarios in your current work environment. You will take classes with other busy professionals on weekends to save time and learn from the experience of others through stimulating classroom conversation.

The MA degree in Education – Community College program was designed for Ontario and is only offered in Canada.

• CMU has been delivering this program in Ontario for over 30 years.
• Classes are held at Humber College – Lakeshore Campus.

CMU Off-Campus & Online Programs. Contact us today!

Phone:  877.268.4636
Email: cmuoffcampus@cmich.edu
Online: www.cel.cmich.edu/humber

The Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Diversity and the Humber Students’ Federation would like to thank everyone who visited the International African Inventors Museum on March 5th.

The Museum shared with the Humber community the contributions Africans have made to societies throughout the world.