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Newcomer Services

Welcome to Canada! Centre for Skills provides free services to assist newcomers in settling into Canadian life in 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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Client Testimonials

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I’m happy to share that I’ve successfully completed my 12-week Enhanced Language Training course at the Centre for Skills Development! This journey has been an incredible experience filled with learning, growth, and new friendships. A huge THANK YOU to our amazing teachers Angela Spadafora, Lara Lyn, and Ryan Thompson for their invaluable support and guidance. Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the in-person Meet and Greet 2025 event in Burlington at Centre for Skills Development. It was an…

Oxana F Burlington, ON

My ELT Story: Before & After Before ELT, I had experience working with children and families back home in Afghanistan, but I didn’t know how to transfer those skills into the Canadian workplace. I wasn’t confident in professional English and didn’t know where to begin. After joining ELT, everything started to make sense. I learned about Canadian workplace culture, improved my communication skills, and gained the confidence I needed. With the amazing support of Marcella, I prepared for interviews and…

Fatema Soliemani Burlington, ON

Workplace Language Trailing for Customer Service. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to be part of this class over the past two months. The experience has been both enriching and transformative. I want to sincerely thank Angela and Melissa for their outstanding guidance and encouragement throughout every step of the journey. Their dedication, patience, and thoughtful feedback made a real difference in my learning. Whenever I faced challenges, both Angela and Melissa were there to help and motivate me…

Anir Id-Naceur Burlington, ON

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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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

Visit the Job Board to see all available openings.

Full Stack Software Developer

Royal Windsor Drive, Mississauga, Ontario In-person Internal Permanent

Posted: August 28, 2026

Schedule: Monday to Friday Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pay Rate: Starting at: $85.000 per annum. Location: Royal Windsor Drive, Mississauga, Ontario Summary: We are seeking a skilled Full Stack Software Developer with 5+ years of professional …

JobID: HV-Full Stack Software Developer

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Sanitation/Light Handyman

Burlington, ON In-person Internal Permanent

Posted: August 28, 2026

Actual Shift: Monday to Friday, 4:30 am to 1:30 p.m. Pay Rate: Starting at: $22.00/h. Plus Benefits after 3 Months   Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of all washrooms, ensuring they are fully stocked and presentable at all times. Empty garbage …

JobID: HV-Sanitation/Light Handyman

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Engineering Associate

Hamilton, ON In-person Internal Permanent

Posted: August 28, 2026

Salary: $70,000.00 The Engineering Associate supports civil and structural engineering activities within a high-voltage Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) environment. Under the direction of licensed Professional Engineers, this role focuses on the design, analysis, and drafting of substation infrastructure, transmission/distribution …

JobID: HV-Engineering Associate

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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

New to Canada? We're Here to Help You Settle In 
Newcomers

New to Canada? We’re Here to Help You Settle In 

August 12, 2026

Moving to a new country means a hundred new things to figure out at once — housing, health care, schools, banking, language, community. It\’s a lot. You don\’t have to do it alone.  At Centre for Skills Development, our Settlement Services team is here…
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Ready for Your First Job in Canada?
Newcomers

Ready for Your First Job in Canada?

March 30, 2026

Many newcomers are ready and need to work in Canada. When close to completing a CLB level 4, it’s possible to get an entry level job, but often a newcomer’s confidence does not always match their desire to get a…
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Why In-Person English Classes Still Win
Newcomers

Why In-Person English Classes Still Win

March 30, 2026

Learning English is easier than ever. You can practice vocabulary on your phone with several popular apps, practice pronunciation with lessons on YouTube, and join virtual classes from your couch. That’s great, but when it comes to improving your English,…
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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