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​LINC( English Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) and CLIC( Cours de langue française pour les immigrants au Canada)

The LINC program helps you develop your English language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) while familiarizing yourself with Canadian workplace and culture requirements. Levels 0 to 7 of the Canadian Language Benchmarks are offered. The objective is to be able to communicate in English both verbally and in writing, in various aspects of everyday life (i.e. employment, health, transportation, recreational activities, etc.).

The course is offered during the day from Monday to Thursday.

The CLIC program consists of French courses based on the Canada Language Benchmarks. The objective is to be able to communicate in French both verbally and in writing, in various aspects of everyday life (i.e. employment, health, transportation, recreational activities, etc.), using practical tasks as a starting point.

CLIC adapté and LINC adapté courses' are also offered online to those who are unable to join classes due to circumstances such as geographic location, employment or family obligations.

​LINC( English Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) and CLIC( Cours de langue française pour les immigrants au Canada)

The LINC program helps you develop your English language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) while familiarizing yourself with Canadian workplace and culture requirements. Levels 0 to 7 of the Canadian Language Benchmarks are offered. The objective is to be able to communicate in English both verbally and in writing, in various aspects of everyday life (i.e. employment, health, transportation, recreational activities, etc.).

The course is offered during the day from Monday to Thursday.

The CLIC program consists of French courses based on the Canada Language Benchmarks. The objective is to be able to communicate in French both verbally and in writing, in various aspects of everyday life (i.e. employment, health, transportation, recreational activities, etc.), using practical tasks as a starting point.

CLIC adapté and LINC adapté courses' are also offered online to those who are unable to join classes due to circumstances such as geographic location, employment or family obligations.

Workplace language and skill training program (ELT - Enhanced Language Training/IWORK - Immigrants With Occupation Related Knowlegde) is designed to equip newcomers/immigrants to Canada with the necessary skills to find and keep a job in Canada.

• 6 week part-time in-class training courses targeting various skill and occupation specific areas
• Work placements with local employers
• One-on-one employment coaching and access to a variety of employment supports and community resources
• Free childcare is available for children 3 months to 6 years of age during the day and 2.5 to 12 years of age in the evening
• Transportation assistance is available for eligible clients

• each level focuses on providing language instruction in the areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing
• class instruction is based on the Canadian Language Benchmarks
• literacy to CLB Level 6
• childcare for Newcomer Children and transportation assistance available for eligible clients

Enhanced Language Training (ELT)

• workplace language training to internationally trained and/or newcomers and immigrants with related experience
• training and work-related terminology to assist with finding employment to match skills and qualifications

​LINC( English Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) and CLIC( Cours de langue française pour les immigrants au Canada)

The LINC program helps you develop your English language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) while familiarizing yourself with Canadian workplace and culture requirements. Levels 0 to 7 of the Canadian Language Benchmarks are offered. The objective is to be able to communicate in English both verbally and in writing, in various aspects of everyday life (i.e. employment, health, transportation, recreational activities, etc.).

The course is offered during the day from Monday to Thursday.

The CLIC program consists of French courses based on the Canada Language Benchmarks. The objective is to be able to communicate in French both verbally and in writing, in various aspects of everyday life (i.e. employment, health, transportation, recreational activities, etc.), using practical tasks as a starting point.

CLIC adapté and LINC adapté courses' are also offered online to those who are unable to join classes due to circumstances such as geographic location, employment or family obligations.

Assists highly skilled internationally trained immigrants (ITIs) gain equivalent work experience in Ontario

• regulated occupation (for example, nursing, engineering, etc.)
• non-regulated occupation currently in demand, such as information technology, financial services

Supply Chain Technical Training - Program delivered in partnership with the London Chapter of the Association for Production and Inventory Controls that links supply chain demand with international trained talent

Information and application assistance for internationally trained people seeking licensure or related employment in regulated professions

• application information and submission assistance
• personalized work plans for clients seeking licensure
• facilitating assessment and document evaluation
• technical language support
• relevant labour market information
• information about alternative professional avenues
• computer terminals, internet access and research materials
• facilitating connections between employers and internationally trained individuals
• referrals to community partners for training and upgrading opportunities
• information for prospective newcomers
• Internationally Trained Worker Loan Program for people in Southwestern Ontario
  

Continuing education programs for internationally trained professionals to help get Canadian credentials and experience

Occupation-Specific Language Training (OSLT) - Workplace language training program designed specifically for the business, technology and health care sectors * program includes interacting effectively with supervisors, colleagues, and clients, written communication and comprehension, with a focus on occupation-specific terminology, workplace practices, cultural awareness, and searching for Canadian work experience * assists newcomers to develop language and communications skills to develop strong interviewing, networking, and job-search communication skills * 12 week program

Certificate programs for Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) and Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) assist students to improve skills to achieve Grade 12 equivalency for admission to Ontario colleges, apprenticeship programs, and for consideration by employers * improve skills in:

• literacy and basic skills
• communications
• mathematics
• self-management/self-direction
• computers
• biology
• chemistry
• physics

Assistance in preparing for registration exam * orientation to nursing
and the health care workplace in Ontario * job shadowing placement
opportunities * one-on-one counselling and group support * branch office
in Hamilton 905-521-1777

General and specialty classes:

• literacy ESL - for learners not literate in their first language
• language for the retail profession
• language for the workplace
• citizenship preparation - offered to landed immigrants who have been living in Canada at least 2 years (test can be taken at 3 years)
• preparation for university/professional testing

Adult and Continuing Education Centre:

• High School Diploma Program - Courses designed for adult learners who want to complete their high school diploma
• Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) for Mature Students (18+) - High school credits for prior learning and experience acquired at home, at work, in training, and volunteer work
• English as a Second Language - Classes designed to provide life and work skills, prepare students for citizenship, assist work towards high school diploma, and prepare for college
• Literacy and Essential Skills - Non-credit program with courses for adults who wish to update their skills for employment, education and training * focus on OSSD preparation using emotional intelligence approaches

Elementary and Secondary Programs:

• International Native and Language Programs - Non-credit classes available to students 4 years and over * credit classes in some languages for students in grades 9, 10, 11 and 12
• Night Credit Classes - Opportunity to earn or upgrade credits necessary for entrance to university or college

Adult, Elementary and Secondary Summer School:

• Secondary Credits - On-site and online credits for adults and secondary school students
• Literacy and Essential Skills
• Adult English as a Second Language (ESL)
• International Language Summer School - Elementary programs for selected languages during the summer months
• Literacy and Numeracy Camps - For students in grades 6, 7 & 8

Services and Programs:

• Adult High School Diploma Program
• Essential Skills Training

Information about services, documentation requirements and document submission procedures are available on ICAS' website. Services include:

• assessment reports for secondary, postsecondary and technical qualifications
• helps stakeholders to understand international educational credentials
• ongoing liaison with governments, national academic assessment bodies and other credential evaluation agencies
• designated by the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship

Accepts requests worldwide for Ontario equivalency assessment.

Services include:

• centralized application service
• transcript and document processing
• confirmation of admission offers
• international credential assessment
• data repository and data warehouse for Ontario colleges
• promotion of Ontario's public colleges

COVID-19 Update -- agency continues to provide employment advising and planning support online and by phone to clients, employers and the community ; email jobs@humber.ca or call 1-877-944-5744 for more assistance


Assists highly skilled internationally trained immigrants (ITIs) gain equivalent work experience in Ontario

• regulated occupation (for example, nursing, engineering, etc.)
• non-regulated occupation currently in demand, such as information technology, financial services

Full Stack.Net Cloud Developer Program:

• 21 week program for internationally trained IT professionals with education and experience in computer programming and software development; minimum language proficiency at Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 7/8
• industry specific technical and communication skills training; career planning and individual job search support; connections to employers

IT Infrastructure Program:

• 15 week program for internationally trained immigrants and newcomers with education and experience in information technology, computer science or engineering (computer, electronics or electrical); minimum language proficiency at Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 7/8
• industry-specific technical skills training, including computer networking, information security, installation and configuration of servers in a virtualized environment with an emphasis on operating systems; presentation skills
• individual career planning and job search assistance; recruitment events; connections to employers

Supply Chain Awareness Program and Employment (SCAPE):

• 12 week program for internationally trained individuals with education and experience in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Purchasing; minimum language proficience at Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 7/8
• industry-specific communication and technical skills training with focus on Ontario supply chain sector
• individual career planning and job search assistance; connections to employers

Federation of the physiotherapy provincial and territorial colleges * supports member organizations in knowledge brokering and policy services * administers evaluation service which includes credentialing and competency assessments * reviews education and qualifications of internationally-educated applicants

Administers the Physiotherapy Competency Examinations

Assists highly skilled internationally trained immigrants (ITIs) gain equivalent work experience in Ontario

• regulated occupation (for example, nursing, engineering, etc.)
• non-regulated occupation currently in demand, such as information technology, financial services

COVID19 -- some services offered by phone, email or online, no walk-in service
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Services and supports for internationally trained nurses

• assistance in preparing for registration exam
• orientation to nursing and the health care workplace in Ontario
• job shadowing placement opportunities
• individual counselling, group support
• branch offices in Hamilton, Brampton, Mississauga and London -- call or visit website for information

COVID19 -- proof of vaccination required to enter facility and attend events, many exams being offered remotely, learning programs delivered remotely, visit website for information

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Evaluation and curriculum support

Assessments program to assess the competencies of health professionals and their readiness to practice in Ontario

• administers examinations to ensure health professionals meet Canadian standards
• learning programs to help health professionals transition to training and practice
• educational programs to support international medical graduates in their transition to residency training

Additional services in the area of test design and administration, and curriculum development and delivery

Assesses international academic qualifications and evaluates equivalence to Canadian education system

• assessment reports are used for immigration, employment, admission to some community colleges, or for licensing by some professional associations
• not necessary for admission to Canadian university degree programs

Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) -- for applicants applying under Express Entry and other federal and provincial immigration streams

• designated by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

Website with information and resources for newcomers to Ontario

• information includes immigration and citizenship, housing, health, employment, education including English classes, community and recreation, legal services, and daily life including consumer protection, life events and transportation
• search to find community agencies near you
• discussion forum for newcomers to share experiences and ask questions
• information for internationally educated professionals through the Job Readiness Tool, jobreadiness.settlement.org
• Settlement At Work -- professional development and resources for people who work with newcomers

• Regulatory body
• assessment of qualifications prior to arrival in Canada
• education, training and professional development
• investigates complaints

Low interest loans up to $15,000 to pay for the credentials, licensing, retraining or professional development that internationally trained professionals need to work in Canada

Loan may be used for

• education and training programs of two years or less
• fees for licensing and qualifying exams
• credentials assessments
• English or French language training
• living allowance
• relocation costs for employment
• travel expenses to take courses or exams not available in client's area
• books, course materials and work equipment
• professional association fees

Verification and evaluation of academic credentials earned outside Canada

• international degree preview -- self directed web-based service

Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)

• for applicants applying for Canada's immigration programs such as Express Entry
• designated by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

World Education Profiles

• online database to assist in placing newcomer secondary students in appropriate grade levels
• also online resources on international education