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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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The ELT course is very helpful for our newcomers, which is a great platform for us to get familiar with the Canadian culture of the workplace and improve our English language. It’s so nice to talk with the Employment Specialist Mr. Ryan Thompson, who is very professional in Employment Market.  My Enhanced Language Training teacher- Angela Spadafora was so amazing! She is always energetic and I love her clear and powerful voice. She is extremely thorough and well-organized in her class.…

Zhonghua Guo  Burlington, ON

The ELT program gave me the tools I needed to trust myself and showcase my talents in this wonderful country. I’m grateful for the opportunity to grow, learn, and develop as a person. The program’s exceptional instructors, like Marcella and Ryan, are not only professionals but also kind and genuine individuals who made a lasting…

Anyela Wilchez 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

Visit the Job Board to see all available openings.

Warehouse Supervisor

Milton, ON In-person Permanent

Posted: April 14, 2026

Duties &Responsibilities:  Position Requirements:  Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

JobID: FM267

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Senior Accountant

Milton, ON Hybrid Permanent

Posted: April 14, 2026

About Food Service Solutions At Food Service Solutions (FSS), we are passionate about delivering exceptional products and service to the commercial foodservice industry across North America. With operations in both Canada and the USA, we represent premium global brands and …

JobID: FM283

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Landscaping Gardener/Labourer

Burlington, ON In-person Permanent

Posted: April 14, 2026

Office Location  2589 South Grimsby Road 18.  Smithville ON, L0R 2A0   Shop Location  635 Enfield Rd,  Burlington, ON L7T 2X9   Rate of pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour Dutch Canuck Landscaping is a Burlington, Ontario-based company serving the Oakville, Hamilton, and Stoney Creek areas …

JobID: HV – Landscaping Gardener/Labourer

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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