Conversation Circles – Centre for Skills

Newcomer Conversation Circles

Welcome to the Free Newcomer Conversation Circles program, where making friends and getting to know your community is just the beginning.

This program is designed to help you improve your English skills while providing valuable insights into day-to-day life in Canada and in your community.

Building Better Futures

Client Testimonials

Grateful Beyond Words! As I reflect on the past eight weeks of customer service training with Centre for Skills, I can’t help but feel immense gratitude for the incredible experience. Though the classes have ended and graduation is complete, I still feel deeply connected to the journey and the amazing people I met along the way. A huge thank you to Angela Spadafora for leading such an insightful and engaging program. From learning about Canadian work culture and ethics to…

Fauzia S. A. Burlington, ON

Workplace Language Training – Skilled Trades Exploration for Newcomers Through this course, I learned about the main content, operation methods, employment prospects, etc. of various skills trades projects. I also learned how to write resumes and cover letters, and established my own account on Linkedin, which laid the foundation for better employment in the future. A good foundation has given me great help. The three teachers, Jis, Angela, and Natalie, were very professional and friendly, and…

Chengwei Yu Burlington, ON

To the wonderful team at the Skills Development Center, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the entire staff for your dedication and support. Your work plays an important role in helping newcomers like me feel welcomed and empowered as we begin our new lives in Canada. A special thank you goes to Ekaterina for her outstanding leadership and care in coordinating these language programs. I would also like to express my deepest appreciation for our remarkable teacher,…

Larysa Burlington, ON

Join us to build meaningful connections, enhance your language proficiency, and gain a deeper understanding of your new home. Newcomer Conversation Circles program offers a welcoming environment for all newcomers and is fully funded by the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.