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Newcomer Services

Welcome to Canada! Centre for Skills provides free services to assist newcomers in settling into Canadian life in the Halton region.

 

For help with settlement, please contact us:

Tel.: 905-333-3499 x 460

TF: 1-888-315-5521 x 460

Email: newcomers@centreforskills.ca

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Our Settlement Information Specialists provide personalized guidance on various aspects such as banking, obtaining a driver’s license, accessing healthcare, securing employment, childcare options, and navigating immigration and citizenship applications. Additionally, we offer Commissioner of Oaths services to assist with official documentations. Beyond settlement assistance, the Centre provides language instruction through LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) classes, enhanced language training tailored for workplace readiness, and community connection programs designed to help newcomers integrate socially and culturally.

Center for Skills can help you:

  • Learn and improve your English skills
  • Settle into the community
  • Learn about working in Canada and Canadian workplace culture
  • Prepare for a new career
  • Find jobs and apply to them
  • Explore skilled trades careers
  • Access free training programs for workplace language and skills
  • Prepare for Canadian citizenship
  • Commissioner of Oaths services
  • Secure banking, driver’s license, healthcare, childcare, schooling
  • Navigate immigration, sponsorship, citizenship and PR renewal applications

Settlement Information Services

Get free assistance with settling in Canada’s Halton region with help from our Settlement Information Specialists.

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English Language Classes

We offer free English language classes, both in person and online, to help newcomers improve their language skills for living and working in Canada.

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Community Connections

Our free Community Connections programs and events are designed to help newcomers learn about life in Canada, make new friends, and engage with their community.

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What you’ll like about our services

Our newcomer services team is ready to help you settle in your new community in Halton, learn about services and programs that can help you as you are adjusting to life in Canada, improve your skills and prepare for job search and a new career. Our services and all our programs are free.

 

Tel.: 905-333-3499 x 460

TF: 1-888-315-5521 x 460

Email: newcomers@centreforskills.ca

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Latest Job Openings

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DRIVER G CLASS DRIVER

Mississauga In-person Permanent

Posted: October 29, 2025

REPORTS TO: Manager Of Integrated Logistics  PAY: $21/hour  The Driver, G Class picks up and delivers goods (shipments) to & from our customers in a safe and courtesy manner that will improve the company’s efficiency, help achieve the company’s mission …

JobID: FM237

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HVAC Service Apprentice

Mississauga, Ontario Hybrid Permanent

Posted: October 29, 2025

Who We Are: O’Dell HVAC Group is a well-established HVAC equipment representative, partnering with engineers, building owners, and contractors across Ontario. Our success is fueled by our people-first culture, where teamwork, innovation, and professional growth are at the core of everything …

JobID: FM236

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Customer Service Representative

Milton, ON In-person Permanent

Posted: October 29, 2025

Company Name: Food Service Solutions, Inc. Job Title: Customer Service Representative Location: Milton, ON Job Type: Full-Time, In person Pay: $43,000-$48,000 per year (flexible depending on skills and experience) Schedule: 8-hour day shift, Monday to Friday Job Summary: The Customer …

JobID: FM235

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Free Workshops

Check out our workshops calendar to learn more about our upcoming free workshops, programs and information sessions.

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News & Events

GTA Job Seekers: Here is your Competitive Edge Checklist for 2025 

October 14, 2025

The job market in the GTA is competitive now, for a variety of reasons, but two reasons that are top of mind are the adjustments required to be agile in our economy due to the new trade environment and the…
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TradesLink Ontario – Foreign Credential Recognition Program

October 8, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Date: October 08, 2025  Centre for Skills Awarded Government Contract to Support Skilled Newcomers in Trades  Burlington, ON — Centre for Skills is pleased to announce the launch of a new project, funded by the Government of…
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Taking the Detour: How One Client Turned Setbacks into Success 

September 9, 2025

Life doesn’t always take us straight to where we want to go. Sometimes a roadblock sends us on a detour. Though initially feeling like a setback, a detour can, surprisingly, lead to something even better. Have you ever experienced that? …
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Our programs and services are funded by the Government of Canada / Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada