Mennonite Coalition for Refugee Support and Van Gyssel

Jeff Van Gyssel: The company is owned by carpenter Jeff Van Gyssel, according to CBC. He was inspired to start the company while working as a volunteer with Welcome Home and the Mennonite Coalition for Refugee Support in Kitchener. Based in New Hamburg, Ont., Just Working Construction was founded last April with an aim to provide employment and on-site job training to Canadian immigrants and refugees. Many of the new Canadians he met there couldn't find work. "It a real struggle for them to find good employment here, and for somebody to give them the chance," he said. "I'm trying to open those doors." As an employer, Van Gyssel is dedicated to providing his workers with the training and cultural support they need to thrive. He is in the process of finding a larger workspace and is looking for other licensed carpenters to help with training. He currently employs just three people, but hopes to expand in the new year. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.