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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 obtained a new certification: WLT – Skilled Trades Exploration from Centre for Skills Development! This program was a valuable step in expanding my knowledge of the skilled trades sector in Ontario. A special thank you to Natalie Piergentili, our amazing teacher, for her guidance and support; to Glenn, our trainer, for his practical insights and patience; and to my classmates for making this a collaborative and enjoyable journey. The experience has not only added…

Abd El-rahman Elwan

Workplace Language Training for Customer Service. Thank you so much for kindly walking me through the resume and job search process. I also want to thank both Ryan and Angela for working together to support students like me. It’s truly encouraging to see how you support each other while helping others — it gives us a real sense of hope and motivation. I hope I can achieve a great result and bring joy back to you both as a small…

Clover Seo Burlington, ON

Even though I studied abroad when I was younger, immigrating to Canada with my whole family—and two young children—was still a big challenge for me. Everything felt new again, and I wasn’t sure how to start over, or where I truly fit. It’s why before ELT, I often felt unsure—about my English, about how to build my life here. Simple conversations made me nervous, and I didn’t feel confident in professional settings. Over the past few months, I’ve met with…

Bo Lyu 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

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Shipper/Receiver

Milton In-person Permanent

Posted: June 11, 2026

A Shipper/Receiver pulls orders accurately in preparation for prompt shipment and verifies incoming shipments. Identifies and transports material normally using a forklift truck to and from storage areas, machines, and loading docks, into vans or on flatbeds. Responsible for the …

JobID: FM320

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Production Associate

Mississauga In-person Permanent

Posted: June 11, 2026

Freshline is one of Canada’s premier processors of fresh-cut, value-added fruits and vegetables. We offer an extensive line of fresh-cut produce items to the foodservice, retail, and manufacturing sectors. At Freshline Foods, we have the expertise to custom cut and …

JobID: MA281

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Sanitation Associate

Mississauga In-person Permanent

Posted: June 11, 2026

Freshline is one of Canada’s premier processors of fresh-cut, value-added fruits and vegetables. We offer an extensive line of fresh-cut produce items to the foodservice, retail, and manufacturing sectors. At Freshline Foods, we have the expertise to custom cut and …

JobID: MA282

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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

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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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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Newcomers 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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Our programs and services are funded by the Government of Canada / Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada