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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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Client Testimonials

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Before ELT, I wasn’t seeing the whole picture of what is settled in the Canadian workplace and culture. After I took this course, I feel more confident to achieve my goals as a newcomer and professional in Canada. I can say my key takeaways are: build a community by networking and volunteering, preparation for the opportunities is essential, and you have a great potential don’t be afraid to speak up and demonstrate your skills. Definitely after ELT, I can say…

Estefania Caceres Acosta 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

My name is Paulina Brambila, and I came to Canada from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, in May 2023. I have a background in marketing and personal training, and before moving, I used to teach spin classes. I’m a proud mother of two adult children and recently married a Canadian. I currently live in Ottawa and work at GoodLife Fitness. When I arrived, I knew that improving my English would be essential to adjusting to my new life. My biggest challenge has…

Paulina Brambila Oakville, 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

Visit the Job Board to see all available openings.

Kitchen Helper and Dishwasher

Mississauga In-person Permanent

Posted: November 3, 2025

Job SummaryWe’re looking for a dependable Kitchen Helper to join our team during the busy fall and winter seasons. This is a part-time, seasonal role — perfect for someone looking for flexible evening and weekend hours or a second job. …

JobID: MA257

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Job Developer/Job Coach

Halton Region Hybrid Permanent

Posted: October 30, 2025

Embark on a Bright Future with Centre for Skills Development Are you entrepreneurial, client-focused and committed to teamwork and excellence?  Do you enjoy working with clients from diverse backgrounds? If you want to work for a recognized leader in career …

JobID: 469

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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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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

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Newcomer to Canada? Need Job Search Support?

November 10, 2025

Are you a newcomer to Canada who is: 1. Struggling with doubts that you will ever use your professional skills again? 2. Feeling a lack of confidence in your English pronunciation and expressions? 3. Unsure about how to fit into…
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Employment Services

Practicing for an Interview? Refresh your STAR

November 10, 2025

The STAR method—Situation, Task, Action, Result—has been the gold standard for answering behavioral interview questions for years. But as Ai-assisted job interviews have pushed a shift toward more authentic, human-centered conversations in hiring, it might be time to reconsider the…
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Employment Services

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