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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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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

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

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

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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Labour Relations Specialist

Oakville, ON In-person Permanent

Posted: July 9, 2026

Who We Are Emterra Group is a dynamic, growth-oriented, and safety-focused group of companies. Our organization have been deemed to be an “essential service” by providing collection and processing for recycling, organics, and waste that keep our communities clean and …

JobID: FM333

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Accounts Payable Coordinator

Oakville, ON In-person Permanent

Posted: July 9, 2026

Who We Are Emterra Group is a dynamic, growth-oriented, and safety-focused group of companies. Our organization have been deemed to be an “essential service” by providing collection and processing for recycling, organics, and waste that keep our communities clean and …

JobID: FM332

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Cleaners: Day & Night Shifts — Large Industrial Warehouse (Milton)

Milton, ON In-person Permanent

Posted: July 6, 2026

Spotless Canada is hiring reliable, hardworking Cleaners to join our team at a large-scale industrial warehouse facility (1.5 million sq. ft.) in Milton. This is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work and wants steady, full-time …

JobID: FM 331

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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