Ready for Your First Job in Canada?
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
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, …
TAKE your TEA with the Good People at Tradeslink Ontario!
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 …
Convert International Trades Experience into Canadian Certification with the help of TradesLink Ontario!
Stop waiting and start working! Are you an internationally trained and experienced tradesperson in a trade where certification/licensing is required? Are you confused or frustrated by the process? That’s where the TradesLink Ontario Program at the Centre for Skills steps …
Newcomer to Canada? Need Job Search Support?
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 …
Volunteering: To Give is to Receive!
On April 29, 2025, Centre for Skills proudly celebrated the dedication of 39 remarkable individuals at our Volunteer Recognition Celebration during National Volunteer Week. It was made very clear by volunteers who spoke at the event that the benefits of …
Join Our Newcomer Conversation Circles in Halton!
Want to chat in English with other Newcomers to Canada? Join Our Newcomer Conversation Circles! Come join us in person at our local libraries in Burlington and Oakville! This is a wonderful opportunity for newcomers to connect with more experienced …
Help for Immigrants Navigating the Canadian job Market in 2025
When professionals immigrate to Canada, they are taking a calculated risk that giving up their lives in their home countries will eventually pay off with a better life for their families. After a few months of breathing in the fresh …
The Mystery of Halloween Explained
Welcome to the Spooky Season, Canadian Newcomers! If this is your first October in Canada, you might be wondering why your neighbours are decorating their homes with skulls, ghosts and giant spider webs. This is for one of Canada’s favourite …
Thanksgiving in Canada -Pumpkins are Optional
As October unfolds in Canada, you will see pots of colourful asters and pumpkins of all sizes decorating front porches, cafe’s, stores and even workplaces. These represent the last harvest before winter arrives as we prepare for Thanksgiving and Halloween. Many …