English for Work
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.
English for Work and Living
October 17, 2011 -
February 23, 2012
Monday – Thursday, 9-11am
This is a language class for immigrants and citizens born outside Canada who need to develop language skills for work and everyday living.
English in the Workplace
January 9 – March 30
This program is customized to the needs of the employed or self-employed immigrant. Before you begin training, an instructor visits your workplace to meet with you and your employer to test your language learning needs.
Entrepreneur Language Clinics
These language clinics are one-on-one ESL tutorials for entrepreneurs who have a business or are starting a business. Entrepreneurs meet with an ESL instructor for up to ten classes, focusing on the communication skills you need for your business.
Evening Program
Beginning September 6, 2011
Tuesdays and Thursdays
6:30 – 8:30 pm
This language training program is held in the evenings. Instructors decide on the topics by assessing your language needs. The classes focus on oral and written communication skills essential for the community and workplace.
IELTS Preparation
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Preparation
November 21 – January 30
Mondays & Wednesdays
9am – 12 pm
This course prepares you for the IELTS Academic test.
Language Learning Strategies
Summer 2012
This program addresses the needs of immigrant professionals who are entering the workforce or returning to school. This eight week course teaches the skills and strategies needed to learn English outside the classroom.
Orientation and Communication Skills for Engineers
November 14, 2011 –
February 17, 2012
1:00 – 4:00pm
This program is an inter-disciplinary orientation and communication course for immigrants in engineering and technical professions who want to work in their field in Canada.
Orientation and Communication Skills for Financial Professionals
Dates coming soon
This course consists of 12 intensive workshops and is an inter-disciplinary orientation and communication program for immigrants in financial professions who want to work in their field in Canada.
Professional and Business Series
September 21, 2011 -
June 27, 2012
Wednesdays, 6-9pm
This is a series of workshops for immigrants who want to improve their workplace language skills. Each workshop is a three hour session focused on a specific workplace language skill. You will learn, practice and share knowledge. You can choose which workshops you would like to attend [...]
Professional Portfolio Development Workshops
February 21 – March 19
Tuesdays & Thursdays
9-11:30am
This program will guide you in developing a work-based portfolio. These workshops can help you re-enter your professional field or prepare for a career change. You will learn to speak effectively about your skills, present yourself to employers and document your knowledge and experience.