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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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Workplace Language Training – Skilled Trades Exploration for Newcomers Through this course, I learned about the main content, operation methods, employment prospects, etc. of various skills trades projects. I also learned how to write resumes and cover letters, and established my own account on Linkedin, which laid the foundation for better employment in the future. A good foundation has given me great help. The three teachers, Jis, Angela, and Natalie, were very professional and friendly, and…

Chengwei Yu Burlington, ON

Workplace Language Training – Skilled Trades Exploration for Newcomers. This program comes with multiple guest speakers for your knowledge and awareness on different trades. I learnt how to tailor my resumes for any different jobs according to their own requirements and qualifications(never knew that before, thanks Angela). I am urge to learn how to write cover letters as my next step. It would be an even better program if it covers how to decide or pick your trades, including down…

Lexi Meng 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

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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Lawn Care TEAM Member

1059 Lower Base Line, Milton, ON In-person Permanent

Posted: March 18, 2026

Lawn Care TEAM Member Milton, ON Lawn Care Crew Member Serving Mississauga, Oakville & Surrounding Areas Full-Time | $20–$22/hr to Start + Performance Bonuses About Us We are committed to delivering reliable, high-quality residential lawn maintenance with strong systems, clear …

JobID: FM290

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Crew Leader Lawn Care & Lawn Maintenance

Milton, ON In-person Permanent

Posted: March 18, 2026

Crew Leader Lawn Care & Lawn Maintenance Milton, ON $23–$29 an hour – Full-time Serving Mississauga, Oakville, Burlighton & Milton Full-Time | Performance Bonuses | Leadership Role Who We Are A fast-growing residential lawn care and property maintenance company primarily …

JobID: FM291

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Operations Manager Lawn Care

1059 Lower Base Line, Milton, ON292 In-person Permanent

Posted: March 18, 2026

Operations Manager Lawn Care Milton, ON $70,000–$91,000 a year – Permanent, Full-time Operations Manager – Lawn Care & Field Operations Lawn Care Company Serving Mississauga, Oakville & Burlington/Milton Full-Time | Year-Round | $70,000–$90,000 total compensation (base + performance bonus) This Is Not …

JobID: FM292

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Free Workshops

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News & Events

Employment Services

Are Your Resume Metrics Raising Eyebrows? 

March 12, 2026

You’ve likely heard the advice: “Add numbers to your résumé.” And it’s true — results matter. But in 2026, recruiters, HR teams, hiring managers, and even ATS systems are getting much better at spotting fake or inflated metrics. With AI in the…
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Skilled Trades

TAKE your TEA with the Good People at Tradeslink Ontario!  

February 10, 2026

By Misty Knight, Program Coordinator, Tradeslink Ontario with Marcella Jager  Over the past two months, one key insight we, the staff at Tradeslink Ontario have seen is that many internationally trained tradespeople are still attempting to navigate the Trade Equivalency Assessment (TEA) process on their own before…
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Holiday Hours

December 18, 2025

Schedule for Remote Employment Services WEDNESDAYDECEMBER 24, 2025CLOSES AT 3PMTHURSDAYDECEMBER 25, 2025CLOSEDFRIDAYDECEMBER 26, 2025CLOSEDMONDAYDECEMBER 29, 2025REMOTE SERVICESTUESDAYDECEMBER 30, 2025REMOTE SERVICESWEDNESDAYDECEMBER 31, 2025REMOTE SERVICESTHURSDAYJANUARY 1, 2026CLOSEDFRIDAYJANUARY 2, 2026OPEN Contact Information for Remote Employment Services LOCATIONTELEPHONEEMAILCLARKSON905-333-3499 x 462clarksonweb@centreforskills.caMILTON905-333-3499 x 459miltonweb@centreforskills.caOAKVILLE905-333-3499 x 421oakvilleweb@centreforskills.caBURLINGTON905-333-3499…
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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