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A 6 to 8 week program to help newcomers improve their English and prepare for the workplace. Services include:

• Step-by-step training from qualified and professional staff
• Industry-specific terminology to help navigate the workforce
• Certifications and workplace preparation for specific industries

Online courses to qualified individuals whose first language is not English with a background from another country in the business or health care sector. Courses are designed to help participants increase their confidence when communicating with colleagues, supervisors, clients, or patients while expanding their understanding of Canadian workplaces.

A free program designed for Internationally Trained Professionals. Offered to qualified newcomers that have education and work experience from their country but have not yet worked in their field in Canada. Courses are delivered over 12 weeks and help individuals:

• Improve their professional communication skills.
• Learn interview techniques that highlight their transferable skills and qualifications.
• Build a professional network within their field.
• Increase their understanding of Canadian workplace culture.
• Earn up to five micro-credentials issued by Mohawk College.
• Receive one-on-one support from Mohawk College staff.

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

• Nursing Communication Foundation Course, 35-50 hour online course, provided by CARE Centre
• Physical Assessment and Nursing Skill Sessions at the Learning Resource Centre, Mohawk College
• Career Progression, Job Coaching, Resume Review, Interview Preparation
• HHS Job Shadowing

A continuing education service of the Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) which offers Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC), English as a Second Language (ESL) from levels 1 to 10 and French as a Second Language (FSL) .

Programs designed for:

• Adult immigrants wanting to improve their ability to read, write, speak and understand English and/or French
• Exam preparation for IELTS (required for university or college entrance in Ontario)
• Adult immigrants wanting to improve their workplace skills
• Classes are free and are offered at Oakville, Burlington and Milton locations

Classes:

• Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) 1 to 10
• French as a Second Language (FSL) (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)
• Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing
• Literacy
• Pronunciation
• Business English
• Canadian Employment Language Training (CELT) courses
• Computers for the Workplace
• IELTS / Academic English Test Preparation

Canadian Citizenship Test Preparation

• Focus on English comprehension and language skills specific to the Canadian Citizenship test
• Learn about Canadian geography, history, political system, and the cultural diversity of Canada
• Five-week course, scheduled multiple times throughout the year (call for details of course dates)

Provides business services that support the community in working with newcomers effectively

Services include:

• Interpretation and Cultural Ambassadors
• work with clients in a variety of situations including assessments, consultations, intakes and meetings
• can provide interpretation in any style - whisper, simultaneous, consecutive
• services provided in 130 languages
• a Cultural Ambassador can communicate the importance and significance of religion and religious practice, family or cultural traditions, or of common beliefs and practices of the person requiring interpretation

Translation

• translate documents including passport stamps, birth and certificates, identification cards or other legal documents
• provide translation for projects like brochures, flyers, presentations and video transcribing
• offers CILISAT (Cultural Interpreter Language & Interpretation Skills Assessment Tool), a language proficiency accreditation program
• offers an online Core Community Interpreting Training course
• voice overs for visual production in multiple languages
• visit the website for more information
• developing visual multilingual products

Cultural Diversity Training for service providers

• the goal of the program is to assist organizations in understanding issues related to cultural inclusion
• provides training to service providers and their staff to cultivate a welcoming and inclusive community by combating stereotypes, bias, and discrimination
• provides workshops and presentations to the community at large, tailored to the length of time and to the subject matter requested
• delivers multiple training sessions annually in the areas of children services, mental health, for respondents such as firefighters, police officers, long term care for seniors, public and catholic school boards and refugee private sponsors

Programs provide language training in English (ESL) and French (FSL) for those newcomers to Canada whose first language is neither English nor French

• programs use the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) curricular standards
• all instructors are OCELT-certified

English as a Second Language (LINC/ESL)

• provides learners with the opportunity to improve their English language proficiency according to their individual learning goals and priorities, in a group setting
• curriculum is based on the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) standards

French as a Second Language (FSL)

• offers learners opportunities to communicate in French in a variety of travel, leisure and job-related contexts
• using the NCLC curriculum standards, learners will expand their vocabulary and grammar in a variety of themes related to their daily lives with the help of dedicated & professional FSL instructors

Employment Language Training (SLT)

• offers learners opportunities to acquire specific language & communication skills to succeed in a variety of employment sectors
• using CLB curriculum standards, learners will focus on vocabulary and essential skills needed for the Canadian workplace
• content in 12 different work sectors are vetted by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and taught by certified language teachers

Provides business services that support the community in working with newcomers effectively

Services include:

• Interpretation and Cultural Ambassadors
• work with clients in a variety of situations including assessments, consultations, intakes and meetings
• can provide interpretation in any style - whisper, simultaneous, consecutive
• services provided in 130 languages
• a Cultural Ambassador can communicate the importance and significance of religion and religious practice, family or cultural traditions, or of common beliefs and practices of the person requiring interpretation

Translation

• translate documents including passport stamps, birth and certificates, identification cards or other legal documents
• provide translation for projects like brochures, flyers, presentations and video transcribing
• offers CILISAT (Cultural Interpreter Language & Interpretation Skills Assessment Tool), a language proficiency accreditation program
• offers an online Core Community Interpreting Training course
• voice overs for visual production in multiple languages
• visit the website for more information
• developing visual multilingual products

Cultural Diversity Training for service providers

• the goal of the program is to assist organizations in understanding issues related to cultural inclusion
• provides training to service providers and their staff to cultivate a welcoming and inclusive community by combating stereotypes, bias, and discrimination
• provides workshops and presentations to the community at large, tailored to the length of time and to the subject matter requested
• delivers multiple training sessions annually in the areas of children services, mental health, for respondents such as firefighters, police officers, long term care for seniors, public and catholic school boards and refugee private sponsors

A community-based, federally funded English language training program offered by the Government of Canada in collaboration with local school boards, employers, multicultural groups and other partners in the delivery of English language instruction.

LINC provides newcomers with:

• communication skills to help facilitate their social, cultural and economic integration into Canadian society
• participants learn about Canada, diversity, rights and responsibilities and labour market integration
• Canadian Language Benchmark levels offered are CLB 0-7
• classes are offered at the Dundas Street and Speers Road locations

Provides students and their families new to Canada, with guidance and support as they become familiar with the Region of Halton, and their new school environment

Services offered include:

• Math and language assessments for students
• Access to community services and resources for parents
• Access to the Youth Settlement Program​
• Interpretation Services

Locations:

• Halton North (Milton), 2800 High Point Dr, Suite 212, 905-693-0623
• Halton South (Oakville), 255 Morden Road, 905-847-5113

A continuing education service of the Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) which offers Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC), English as a Second Language (ESL) from levels 1 to 10 and French as a Second Language (FSL) .

Programs designed for:

• Adult immigrants wanting to improve their ability to read, write, speak and understand English and/or French
• Exam preparation for IELTS (required for university or college entrance in Ontario)
• Adult immigrants wanting to improve their workplace skills
• Classes are free and are offered at Oakville, Burlington and Milton locations

Classes:

• Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) 1 to 10
• French as a Second Language (FSL) (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)
• Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing
• Literacy
• Pronunciation
• Business English
• Canadian Employment Language Training (CELT) courses
• Computers for the Workplace
• IELTS / Academic English Test Preparation

Canadian Citizenship Test Preparation

• Focus on English comprehension and language skills specific to the Canadian Citizenship test
• Learn about Canadian geography, history, political system, and the cultural diversity of Canada
• Five-week course, scheduled multiple times throughout the year (call for details of course dates)

Programs provide language training in English (ESL) and French (FSL) for those newcomers to Canada whose first language is neither English nor French

• programs use the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) curricular standards
• all instructors are OCELT-certified

English as a Second Language (LINC/ESL)

• provides learners with the opportunity to improve their English language proficiency according to their individual learning goals and priorities, in a group setting
• curriculum is based on the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) standards

French as a Second Language (FSL)

• offers learners opportunities to communicate in French in a variety of travel, leisure and job-related contexts
• using the NCLC curriculum standards, learners will expand their vocabulary and grammar in a variety of themes related to their daily lives with the help of dedicated & professional FSL instructors

Employment Language Training (SLT)

• offers learners opportunities to acquire specific language & communication skills to succeed in a variety of employment sectors
• using CLB curriculum standards, learners will focus on vocabulary and essential skills needed for the Canadian workplace
• content in 12 different work sectors are vetted by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and taught by certified language teachers

Programs provide language training in English (ESL) and French (FSL) for those newcomers to Canada whose first language is neither English nor French

• programs use the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) curricular standards
• all instructors are OCELT-certified

English as a Second Language (LINC/ESL)

• provides learners with the opportunity to improve their English language proficiency according to their individual learning goals and priorities, in a group setting
• curriculum is based on the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) standards

French as a Second Language (FSL)

• offers learners opportunities to communicate in French in a variety of travel, leisure and job-related contexts
• using the NCLC curriculum standards, learners will expand their vocabulary and grammar in a variety of themes related to their daily lives with the help of dedicated & professional FSL instructors

Employment Language Training (SLT)

• offers learners opportunities to acquire specific language & communication skills to succeed in a variety of employment sectors
• using CLB curriculum standards, learners will focus on vocabulary and essential skills needed for the Canadian workplace
• content in 12 different work sectors are vetted by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and taught by certified language teachers

Provides services to enable immigrants and refugees to integrate into Canadian society, including orientation programs, language and skills training to help facilitate employment and programs to welcome newcomers to the community

• English Classes - language instruction for newcomers to Canada
• Enhanced Language Training - language training for newcomers preparing to enter the Canadian workplace
• Settlement Assistance - information about settling into Halton
• Community Connections Programs - free programs and events to learn about life in Canada, meet new friends, learn about other programs in your community, improve your English conversation skills in a relaxed atmosphere and more
• free Commissioner of Oaths services available - call for an appointment

Provides business services that support the community in working with newcomers effectively

Services include:

• Interpretation and Cultural Ambassadors
• work with clients in a variety of situations including assessments, consultations, intakes and meetings
• can provide interpretation in any style - whisper, simultaneous, consecutive
• services provided in 130 languages
• a Cultural Ambassador can communicate the importance and significance of religion and religious practice, family or cultural traditions, or of common beliefs and practices of the person requiring interpretation

Translation

• translate documents including passport stamps, birth and certificates, identification cards or other legal documents
• provide translation for projects like brochures, flyers, presentations and video transcribing
• offers CILISAT (Cultural Interpreter Language & Interpretation Skills Assessment Tool), a language proficiency accreditation program
• offers an online Core Community Interpreting Training course
• voice overs for visual production in multiple languages
• visit the website for more information
• developing visual multilingual products

Cultural Diversity Training for service providers

• the goal of the program is to assist organizations in understanding issues related to cultural inclusion
• provides training to service providers and their staff to cultivate a welcoming and inclusive community by combating stereotypes, bias, and discrimination
• provides workshops and presentations to the community at large, tailored to the length of time and to the subject matter requested
• delivers multiple training sessions annually in the areas of children services, mental health, for respondents such as firefighters, police officers, long term care for seniors, public and catholic school boards and refugee private sponsors

A community-based, federally funded English language training program offered by the Government of Canada in collaboration with local school boards, employers, multicultural groups and other partners in the delivery of English language instruction.

LINC provides newcomers with:

• communication skills to help facilitate their social, cultural and economic integration into Canadian society
• participants learn about Canada, diversity, rights and responsibilities and labour market integration
• Canadian Language Benchmark levels offered are CLB 0-7
• classes are offered at the Dundas Street and Speers Road locations

Services offered include school registration, assessment and settlement support

Assessment

• students from Grades 1 to 12 will have their English language and mathematics skills assessed
• helps schools offer students the supports needed as they begin studying in the Halton District School Board

Community Connections Specialist

• works with schools, parents and community partners to develop school community activities and projects
• support school and system initiatives relating to community outreach and parent engagement, equity and inclusive education, literacy, numeracy, tutoring/mentoring, and interventions for students at risk
• Virtual Newcomer Conversation Club
• Virtual High School Student Hangout
• to register please contact Dunja Cajko, Community Connections Specialist at cajkod@hdsb.ca​​

Youth Settlement Workers

• help newcomer families interact with schools to maximize parental involvement and student success
• provide interpretation and translation services​ and connect families with useful community services that help students and their parents transition into the community and schools

Youth Settlement Specialist (YSS) in Schools

in partnership with HMC Connections (HMC), supports student and family engagement through the support of Youth Settlement Specialists (YSS) at the Welcome Centre and in schools

School Specific Youth Settlement Specialists

• meet with and provide continued settlement support to families as they navigate the HDSB system
• refer families to resources and support within the Halton community
• collaborate with HDSB staff in problem solving and identifying necessary support for students specific to language and/or culture
• provide language support to families and HDSB staff when/where needed (i.e confirming a meeting, supporting families new to the school etc.)

Programs provide language training in English (ESL) and French (FSL) for those newcomers to Canada whose first language is neither English nor French

• programs use the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) curricular standards
• all instructors are OCELT-certified

English as a Second Language (LINC/ESL)

• provides learners with the opportunity to improve their English language proficiency according to their individual learning goals and priorities, in a group setting
• curriculum is based on the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) standards

French as a Second Language (FSL)

• offers learners opportunities to communicate in French in a variety of travel, leisure and job-related contexts
• using the NCLC curriculum standards, learners will expand their vocabulary and grammar in a variety of themes related to their daily lives with the help of dedicated & professional FSL instructors

Employment Language Training (SLT)

• offers learners opportunities to acquire specific language & communication skills to succeed in a variety of employment sectors
• using CLB curriculum standards, learners will focus on vocabulary and essential skills needed for the Canadian workplace
• content in 12 different work sectors are vetted by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and taught by certified language teachers

Provides business services that support the community in working with newcomers effectively

Services include:

• Interpretation and Cultural Ambassadors
• work with clients in a variety of situations including assessments, consultations, intakes and meetings
• can provide interpretation in any style - whisper, simultaneous, consecutive
• services provided in 130 languages
• a Cultural Ambassador can communicate the importance and significance of religion and religious practice, family or cultural traditions, or of common beliefs and practices of the person requiring interpretation

Translation

• translate documents including passport stamps, birth and certificates, identification cards or other legal documents
• provide translation for projects like brochures, flyers, presentations and video transcribing
• offers CILISAT (Cultural Interpreter Language & Interpretation Skills Assessment Tool), a language proficiency accreditation program
• offers an online Core Community Interpreting Training course
• voice overs for visual production in multiple languages
• visit the website for more information
• developing visual multilingual products

Cultural Diversity Training for service providers

• the goal of the program is to assist organizations in understanding issues related to cultural inclusion
• provides training to service providers and their staff to cultivate a welcoming and inclusive community by combating stereotypes, bias, and discrimination
• provides workshops and presentations to the community at large, tailored to the length of time and to the subject matter requested
• delivers multiple training sessions annually in the areas of children services, mental health, for respondents such as firefighters, police officers, long term care for seniors, public and catholic school boards and refugee private sponsors

Provides students and their families new to Canada, with guidance and support as they become familiar with the Region of Halton, and their new school environment

Services offered include:

• Math and language assessments for students
• Access to community services and resources for parents
• Access to the Youth Settlement Program​
• Interpretation Services

Locations:

• Halton North (Milton), 2800 High Point Dr, Suite 212, 905-693-0623
• Halton South (Oakville), 255 Morden Road, 905-847-5113

A continuing education service of the Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) which offers Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC), English as a Second Language (ESL) from levels 1 to 10 and French as a Second Language (FSL) .

Programs designed for:

• Adult immigrants wanting to improve their ability to read, write, speak and understand English and/or French
• Exam preparation for IELTS (required for university or college entrance in Ontario)
• Adult immigrants wanting to improve their workplace skills
• Classes are free and are offered at Oakville, Burlington and Milton locations

Classes:

• Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) 1 to 10
• French as a Second Language (FSL) (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)
• Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing
• Literacy
• Pronunciation
• Business English
• Canadian Employment Language Training (CELT) courses
• Computers for the Workplace
• IELTS / Academic English Test Preparation

Canadian Citizenship Test Preparation

• Focus on English comprehension and language skills specific to the Canadian Citizenship test
• Learn about Canadian geography, history, political system, and the cultural diversity of Canada
• Five-week course, scheduled multiple times throughout the year (call for details of course dates)

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

• needs assessment
• referral to other agencies and government services
• help filling in government forms and applications
• Commissioner of Oaths, document translation and interpretation with service providers
• crisis support counselling
• Youth Achieving Employment Project (YAE) research project to develop an intervention for recent postsecondary graduates struggling to find employment
• Mississauga Cycles cycling mentorship and do-it-yourself Bike Hub
• New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) where seniors help seniors learn computer based social networking skills, digital photography, event management, report writing and also a social and physical exercise club

• group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks
• trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist, with focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development

• digital Literacy Training
• free seasonal income tax clinic
• mobile dental clinic
• Orientation to Ontario (O2O) webinars

• 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

• for internationally trained professionals
• individual counselling and action plan development, job placement, mentoring, networking, resume and interview preparation
• business writing, pronunciation
• childminding may be available for students attending classes

• business advisors provide counsel and training on all aspects of establishing a business

• connects internationally trained professionals with employment opportunities in rural areas of Ontario
• information and services to learn about the opportunities and the communities