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Newcomer Services

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Are you new to Canada and Halton?
Do you need help in settling in to the community?
Do you want to improve your English language skills to get a job?

The Centre for Skills Development & Training provides services at no cost for eligible newcomers in Halton Region so you can get the help you need.

Check out our programs:

Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) and English as a Second Language (ESL)

  • Improve your language skills for jobs or entry into schools and training.

ESL Assessments

  •   Want to know if your English language skills need upgrading?

ESL at Work

  • Classes offered to businesses for employees who want to improve their English language skills at work.

Labour Market Access Programs for Newcomers

Enhanced Language Training (ELT) for Internationally Trained Individuals

  • Get the skills you need to prepare for work in Canada.

Job Search Workshops (JSW)

  • Workshops to help newcomers develop the skills they need to find work quickly.

Settlement Information Specialists

  • Settlement information, referrals and support for newcomers to Canada throughout Halton Region,  according to individual needs.
  • Day or evening appointments available at locations in Oakville, Milton and Burlington.