Enhanced Language Training provides Internationally Trained IT Professionals a menu of employment and language services to assist them in obtaining and retaining employment in the IT Sector and integrate successfully into the Canadian workplace. This project is delivered in collaboration with Skills for Change.
Services available include:
• Job search workshops
• Six weeks of sector-specific IT language training
• Workplace culture orientation
• Up to eight weeks of IT work placement
• Referral to the Mentoring Partnership.
• Job Development Support
• Language coaching for clients while on the worksite throughout the placement period
Who is Eligible?
A person must be:
• Newcomer to Canada 18 years of age and over
• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• Internationally trained, educated in IT with relevant experience
• Minimum level 6/7 Canadian Language Benchmark in English
Group Sessions will provide:
• Workplace terminology specific to IT
• Workplace communication including telephone interaction, pronunciation and business writing
• IT specific employment preparation and job search workshop
• Networking opportunity with other IT professionals
• Access to computer lab and internet
• Employment and Job development support by a job coach
Enrollment is currently on-going
Location: 219 Dufferin St. - King and Dufferin (south of King)
Contact: 416-231-2295 ext. 5722 for more information
Please bring your Permanent Resident Card, and a recent resume.
