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Newcomers-Don't stay New for Long! 
Newcomer   Information   Centre   Newsletter                                                                                         August 2009                       Issue 29
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Employer Meet & Greet
UPS 
 
 
Identity Theft
It is a major problem, don't wait till it happens to you.
 
Learn how your identity can be stolen in Canada and how to protect yourself.
 
Every Thursday
Do you wish somebody could talk to you about the school system in Canada?  And help you deal with bullying?
 
Now we have Kuldeep coming to NIC Brampton every Thursday to talk with you and your children 13-18 years old.
 
For more information, contact nic@tcet.com 
Are you looking for a family doctor?
Ontario Ministry has launched a program to help you find physicians who are accepting new patients in your community.
Contact nic@tcet.com for more information.
Girls Group
 
 
 Enhance your leadership and communication skills while having fun with nail painting and henna application!
For more information, contact nic@tcet.com
Useful Links
NEW PROGRAM
Self-employment,  a great option for newcomer women
A training program at no fee is starting soon to help you become self-employed.
 
businessThe program will help you with business plan development, marketing techniques and business registrations.
 
You may get interest-free loans for your business!
 
For more information about this fabulous program, contact nic@tcet.com
 
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NEW PROGRAM
Are your communication skills holding you back? May be.
That is why many advance language courses are being offered so you get employed at the level you deserve. 
 
These Govt-funded language training will help you communicate better through
  • role-playing excercises
  • dialogue practice sessions
  • simulation of common on-the-job experiences

The training is specific to your international profession.  Listed below are some of the professions:

  • Dental Hygienist
  • Personal Support Worker
  • Architecture
  • Computer Programming
  • Engineering Technology
  • Office Administration with co-op

To find out more, contact nic@tcet.com 

TEEN PROGRAM
Practice English!
Conversation Club for teens 13 to 18 years old

Do you want your children to improve English speaking and presentation skills?   

Have them join the conversation club where they can practice in a professional and safe environment.  Children also get help with homework.  As a bonus, they receive bus tickets and refreshments! 
 
For registration, contact nic@tcet.com or call 905-595-0722 ext 4000.
Ask an Expert
Information Counsellors at the Newcomer Information Centres are experts in providing information about
housing, employment and settlement services to newcomers.
 
Ask a question from the comfort of your home at nic@tcet.com and receive a reply within two business days!
 
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We are happy to hear from you.  Please tell us what you would like to know through this newsletter.
 
Service providers can send their submissions at hkukreja@tcet.com for September newsletter by 20th August.

 
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Newsletter Team
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 You must have long term goals to keep you from being frustrated by short term failures.  
~Charles Noble
About Us
 
The Newcomer Information Centre is an innovative program that provides free settlement information to newcomers and residents from a number of accessible locations across Peel. 
 
A smooth transition into Canadian life is critical to success and our program provides accurate referrals to make this happen.  Clients work with friendly multi-lingual staff and get confidential counselling about employment, health, housing, education, language training and more.   Counsellors speak Punjabi, Spanish, Arabic, Urdu, Tagalog, Farsi, Mandarin, Cantonese, Romanian, Croatian, Russian, Serbian, French, German, Polish, Swahili, Tamil, Hindi and Pashto.
 
Drop-by at any of our locations to speak with a counsellor.  No appointment is required. 
 
***Childminding at Malton site***
 **Free Commissioner of Oath service**
*Itinerant settlement services in Brampton and Mississauga*

 
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