Searching for Internationally Trained Professionals

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

Courses to qualified individuals whose first language is not English and who have previous education or work experience from outside Canada in Business, Health Sciences, or Technology. Courses are designed to develop workplace communication skills specific to one's field. All participants need to have a language assessment conducted at an Assessment Centre at the YMCA.

A full-time day program designed for Internationally Trained Professionals. The Workplace Preparation Program (ELT) prepares individuals to work in their field through a 12 week language training, related to workplace communication and cultural practices, networking, resume, cover letter and interview preparation.

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

Internationally Educated Nurse Program

• 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

Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Service delivery is frequently changing as a result of COVID-19, please visit website for the most up-to-date information

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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

Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Learners have a choice between:

1. attending classes in-person from any of our four locations in Halton, or
2. online using Google Classroom

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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

Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Service delivery is frequently changing as a result of COVID-19, please visit website for the most up-to-date information

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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 altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Service delivery is frequently changing as a result of COVID-19, please visit website for the most up-to-date information

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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

Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Learners have a choice between:

1. attending classes in-person from any of our four locations in Halton, or
2. online using Google Classroom

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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

Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Learners have a choice between:

1. attending classes in-person from any of our four locations in Halton, or
2. online using Google Classroom

-----------------------------------------------------

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

Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Service delivery is frequently changing as a result of COVID-19, please visit website for the most up-to-date information

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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 altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Service delivery is frequently changing as a result of COVID-19, please visit website for the most up-to-date information

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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

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 Mento​​​r Hub​
* 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.)

Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Learners have a choice between:

1. attending classes in-person from any of our four locations in Halton, or
2. online using Google Classroom

-----------------------------------------------------

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

Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Service delivery is frequently changing as a result of COVID-19, please visit website for the most up-to-date information

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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

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

Bridge to Cloud - Computing and Big Data: program is for internationally trained professionals in information technology and focuses on cloud computing and big data industry trends

Immigrant Services -- settlement information and orientation to life in Canada

• 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

Participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by Achēv -- see separate entry

Enhanced Language Training (ELT) -- sector specific language training with job search workshops and a co-op placement
English Conversation Circles (ECC), and ESL Home Based Business Language Training

Community Connections Mentorship Program (formerly HOST Program)

• 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

Community Services

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

Access centre for Ontario Electricity Support Program -- assistance with applications

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

COVID19 -- services and classes being offered online and in-person; for information or to register and for all other settlement service inquiries, call 905-306-0577 ext 227 or email at info@ncpeel.ca; Crisis Services Direct Lines 416-455-8252 or 416-450-8734


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Enhanced Language Training

• 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

Global Business Centre

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

Rural Employment Initiative

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

COVID-19 Update: in-person and walk-in service has resumed; virtual services are still available

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Bridging Services:

• offered online and provide internationally trained professionals with customized job search training, workplace communication, labour market information, credential assessment, referrals/placements and mentoring connections
• for individual bridge training programs, see separate listing for Ontario Bridge Training Program

Online Job Search Centre

• articles, resources, webinars, interactive games and videos to help find work
• topics covered include resumes, interview preparation, networking, the job market, career self-assessment and workplace success

Pre-arrival services for newcomers preparing to immigrate to Canada

• Canadian Employment Connections provides sector-specific training and job search support for individuals approved to move to Canada

Entrepreneurship Connection and Entrepreneurship Connections Pre-Arrival

• provides support for newcomers interested in starting a business in Canada
• pre-arrival stream helps entrepreneurs who are approved to move to Canada, build a network and start preparing to open a business before they arrive

Job Search Workshop (JSW) -- for new immigrants and convention refugees, legally entitled to work in Canada

• 3, 4 or 5 day job search techniques workshops, covering labour market information, access to trades and professions, resume preparation, networking
• extensive individual assistance

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.

Accelerating Career Advancement Program

• low interest loans of up to $15,000 to assist with completion of foreign credentials evaluation, assessment and recognition
• fees associated with credentials assessment, exams, short term bridge training, travel and living expenses may be covered
• individual career and financial counselling
• job search assistance
• for more information CLICK HERE

Information and referral centre offering comprehensive information on topics such as employment, licensing, credential evaluation, language training, housing, health services, legal issues, government programs, citizenship and immigration, and social, community and recreational services

• information sessions requiring registration on a variety of topics introducing newcomers to life in Canada
• Commissioner of Oaths by appointment to take affidavits, certify true copies of original documents
• resource centre access to printed resources, telephone, computers, fax, printer, scanners and Internet
• settlement workers can help individually with filling forms or documents, preparing for citizenship tests or applications

For refugee services, settlement information, employment counselling and access to self-serve Newcomer Information Centre Online CLICK HERE

For information on the Accelerating Career Advancement Program for internationally trained individuals CLICK HERE

Services provided at itinerant sites in partner agencies and libraries across Peel Region

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

Foundations in HVAC:

• 12 week program for individuals with previous education or experience in the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) industry, gas fitting, sheet metal or mechanical or electrical fields from outside Canada; language proficiency in English at Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 7 or higher
• in-class instruction in sector-specific skills and workplace communications
• co-op placement with local HVAC contractor
• employment and job search workshops
• job search assistance, coaching and connections to employers
• certifications in Gas Technician 3, Working at Heights, Ozone Depletion

Foundations in IT:

• 11 week program for individuals with previous education or experience in Information Technology (IT) from outside Canada; language proficiency in English at Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 7 or higher
• sector-specific training in workplace communications, and technical skills training to certify for Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK+)
• job search workshops; pre-employment coaching; job search assistance; connections to employers and work placement opportunities

Foundations in Network Cabling:

• 12 week program for individuals with previous education or experience in network cabling, telecommunications, electronics, and/or electrical fields from outside Canada; language proficiency in English at Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 7 or higher
• industry-specific training in workplace communications, and technical skills leading to certifications in network cabling, Workplace Hazardous Materals Information System (WHMIS), and Working at Heights
• job search support; connections to employers; pre-employment coaching and work placement