Training

ISIS has training opportunities to help immigrants participate fully in Canadian life. We offer orientation programs, language classes, employment workshops as well as business training. Training is divided into On-site classes and workshops which take place at ISIS, and Online classes and workshops. Below is a full list of ISIS classes and workshops in alphabetical order. Please use the menu on the right to narrow your search.

Asthma Aware

January 21, 2012
9am – 5pm

What is asthma? What is an asthma flare-up? This one day training program will answer these questions and more.

AutoCAD

April 16 -27 , 2012
Monday – Friday
1:30 – 4:30pm

In this class you will develop skills and knowledge to prepare you for working in the AutoCAD environment.

Basic Writing Skills Online

November 14 – January 13

This is a eight week introduction to workplace writing. It focuses on grammar, punctuation and spelling and how to write clearly. Learners are able to express their opinions, discuss their ideas, share their experiences, and state facts about workplace situations in well structured paragraphs. Email writing format and etiquette are also introduced.

Begin with the Basics

Monday to Friday
8:45-11:45 am, 12:30-2:30 pm

This program will help you increase your basic English communication skills for living in the community.

Build on the Basics

Monday to Friday
8:45-11:45 am, 12:30-2:30 pm

This program will help you increase your vocabulary and develop more complex language structures for broader communication in the community.

Business Skills Development Training

January 19, 2012

This four part (12 week) workshop series will provide you with the information and skills you need to start your business in Nova Scotia.

Clear Speaking Online

Dates coming soon

This four-week online course offers opportunities to develop and improve your pronunciation. You will work at your own pace and receive individual feedback from the instructor.

Communication for the Workplace (via Videoconferencing)

Dates coming soon

This is an employment related English language training for professionals from different employment backgrounds. This program is available in Truro, Bridgewater, Kentville, Sydney and Halifax.

Design for Non-Designers

February 3 – March 2
Fridays
9-11:30am

This class will teach you how to create small posters, flyers, and brochures. If you can use MS Office and would like to learn how to design with an “edge”, this hands-on workshop is for you!

English for Healthcare Professionals

November 14, 2011 –
March 16, 2012

This program is an inter-disciplinary communication course for health-care professionals. This intensive course focuses on the language skills needed to practice effectively in a Canadian health-care work environment.

English for Work and Business

January 9 – March 30
Monday – Friday
1-4pm

This program is for immigrants who already have some English language skills and want job related language training to help them find a job that fits with their skills and experience, or immigrants who want to start a business.