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Why RENT for Housing Help Training?

RENT, as developed by Toronto's Housing Help Sector, has not only determined the essential skills for housing help services, but gets direct feedback from members to deliver training in emerging issues, delivered by local experts, so that housing workers can learn strategies which will immediately benefit their work.

RENT Training is available in person, with materials posted on line, and in some cases, videos of sessions are available on-line.


Training Opportunities offered by RENT include:


RENT Workshops:

Monthly workshops on emerging issues and cross sectoral networking, so Housing Workers can keep current, and connect with other workers providing different services. RENT emerging issues workshops are designed with the housing help sector in mind, delivered by local experts in the topic.


TESHH Series:

TESHH (Training Essential Skills for Housing Help) is a training series about the housing help sector, offered by East York East Toronto Family Resources, and is a part of RENT's training and workshop program. The curriculum was developed by experts in the sector and each session involves an adult education framework, community members, and presenters.

Groups that may be interested: Medical professionals, child welfare professionals, youth outreach workers, settlement service providers, transitional support workers, and many more!

Please note: You must be a member of RENT to participate in TESHH. Click here to join.


A TESHH series comprises of 9 full-day sessions held once a week, generally on Wednesdays.  TESHH runs twice a year, in the spring and fall.  We cover the following topics:

    - Housing Help Overview & Holistic Assessment - Cultural Competency and Anti-Oppression
    - Accessing Affordable Housing - Housing Standards
    - Social Assistance Programs: OW and ODSP - Housing Access and Support for Unique Populations
    - Tenant Rights, Eviction Prevention and
    Working with Landlords    		 - Best Practices Involving Mental Health and/or Substance Use Issues
    - Budgeting and Resource Management - Self-Care, Managing Stress and Building Resiliency


» Does your Organization want more information on Housing Help?

Although your organization may not provide housing help as a primary part of your work, knowledge of the essentials, and how to connect to the sector results in better service to your clients and stakeholders. Interested in having someone provide in-service training? Contact TESHHCoordinator@eyetfrp.ca.

» Do you sit on a planning committee related to the Housing Sector?

Our TESHH coordinator can work specifically with your committee to help further housing help capacity, whether it's help with your work plan or with specific initiatives. Contact TESHHCoordinator@eyetfrp.ca.

CLICK HERE for more information about TESHH, or to register for the next series
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Mentoring and Job Shadowing:

RENT offers the networking opportunity for members to connect with others who are willing to offer job shadowing and mentoring. This type of connection provides an invaluable opportunity to learn about housing help in all of its varieties and clients they serve, and a crucial part of the peer learning network principles on which RENT was formed.

Other Training Opportunities:

RENT also posts a list of training offered by other organizations in the field that would be of interest to our membership.  Upcoming conferences, seminars, workshops and lectures of interest to the housing sector are advertised along with a list and links to ongoing and regular training sessions.


 
 

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