Centre for Skills - Community Connections Programs

Community Connections | Programs

Are you new to Canada and Halton?
We offer free programs and events that can help newcomers settle in Canada.

Eligibility: CUAET, Permanent Residents and Convention Refugees

Community Connections programs and events are free and designed to help you:

Learn about life in Canada
Meet new friends and newcomers alike
Engage with your community
Build social connections
Learn about other programs and events available in your community
Improve your English conversation skills in a relaxed atmosphere
Build your speaking confidence
Learn new skills for work or personal growth

Current Programs

Newcomer Conversation Circles

Make friends and get to know your community, improve your English and learn more about day-to-day life in Canada. Program is held in English, French, Ukrainian and for Seniors

Digital Skills Empowerment for Women

This free program is for women looking to build or grow their business ideas, or to improve their own set of digital skills for career growth.

Social Club for Newcomers

Join us once a week in Milton, Burlington or Oakville to socialize, learn new skills, explore hobbies, make new friends, improve your mood and well being.

Computer Literacy Program

Do you need to improve your computer literacy skills? Meet with us in our Burlington or Milton offices to learn and practice new computer literacy skills.

Parenting Program

Join us and guest speakers as we discuss various parenting challenges newcomer families face. Learn about strategies and tips on how to recognize and handle those challenges.

Newcomer Support Coach

Join Ingrid, Newcomer Support Coach, in Milton Public Library for a number workshops that will help newcomers to better manage the challenges of starting a new life in Canada.

Need more information?

For more information about Community Connections free programs for newcomers please call us at: 905-333-3499 x 208 or 1-888-315-5521 or email hind.kassem@centreforskills.ca

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