Newcomers Corner
Newcomers...don't stay New for long!
Newsletter by Newcomer Information Centre September 2010 |
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Monday,
September 6th, 2010
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NIC services every Tuesday in
MILTON
In partnership with the Milton Public Library, NIC has launched its services on August 24th in Milton at both library branches.
A counsellor is available every Tuesday to answer your questions about settlement, education, job search, community services, government programs etc. in addition to the free Commissioner of Oath service.
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Visit us any Tuesday:
Beaty Branch
945 Fourth Line
Milton ON L9T 6P8
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Main Branch
45 Bruce Street
Milton ON L9T 2L5
2:00 - 6:00 pm
For more information, please contact nic@tcet.com or call 416-518-3472 |
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Did you know?
Video tutorials to help you complete your application forms:
PR & Citizenship |
Your application is very important to you, but forms are not always easy to complete. Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has created video tutorials to help you complete some of your application forms.
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"I have always argued that change becomes stressful and overwhelming only when you've lost any sense of the constancy of your life. You need firm ground to stand on. From there, you can deal with that change."
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WE COUNT
ON YOU!
Feedback and Submissions
We would like to hear from you. Please send us your feedback.
Service providers, we are happy to promote new programs and events at your agency through this newsletter.
Sincerely,
Newsletter Team
Newsletter Team
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Free Training for Newcomers: Occupation-Specific Language Training
 Free Occupation-Specific Language Training (OSLT) courses offered by 13 Ontario colleges will teach you the language and workplace culture skills required to communicate effectively in your job. Gain the communications skills you need to build a successful career in your field.
By participating in practical and relevant communication activities you will learn how to
* understand and function within the workplace culture in your occupation and sector
* effectively interact with colleagues, supervisors and clients
*competently give and receive information by e-mail and telephone
* improve your interviewing, networking and career-building communication skills
 Five GTA colleges- Centennial, George Brown, Humber, Seneca, and Sheridan are offering Occupation-Specific Language Training courses at no cost to newcomers who: * have training or experience in the following occupations: Automotive - Business - Construction Health - Sciences - Human Services - Technology
*have language proficiency at Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels 6 to 8
* are permanent residents or protected persons
Date: August 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011
Time: Summer/Fall 2010 & Winter 2011
Locations in GTA: GTA Colleges - Centennial, George Brown, Humber, Seneca, and Sheridan
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Employment Services: New Model at the Centre for Education & Training
 As of August 1, 2010, Employment Services in Ontario transformed into the new Employment Ontario model. This model is designed to assist not only job seekers with their job search, but also employers with their business needs and the community in general with relevant resources. The aim of this new model is to provide a "one-stop shop" with assistance in finding services that are best suited as per the needs identified and the Labour Market trends.
This program is designed to help Ontarians to gain the right training, skills, and employment experience needed to achieve goals. These services will connect people looking for work with employers looking for workers.
Every month there is a calendar of employment related workshops, which clients can register to attend. In addition, staff is available to meet with clients on a one-on-one basis to provide support and guidance with job search and employment related needs. This may include assistance with preparing resumes, providing tips for a successful job interview, and/or developing networking skills. Staff can assist with assessing skills and experience and providing guidance in career planning, training, finding work or starting a new business. New job postings are continuously added and updated and information is available on current trends in the local job market. Guidance is provided in helping find short term training opportunities, such as starting a new career with the Second Career program, which can assist with building skills one needs to return to work.
At the Centre for Education & Training, services are available Monday through Friday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. All services are free of cost and served on a 'first come, first served' basis. Call (905) 949-0049 or contact nic@tcet.com for more information. |
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PPE Examination Skills Preparation for Internationally Trained Engineers
This course is designed to be an introduction to the Professional Practice Examination (PPE) specifically for Internationally Trained Engineers (ITEs) and is meant to be taken before the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) Preparatory Course for the PPE.
Tailored to the specific needs of ITEs who often lack the confidence and experience to be successful at writing essay based examinations, this course includes topics in engineering, legal and ethical practices in the Ontario workplace, as well as techniques and strategies to successfully write the PPE.
Course dates & locations
Mississauga
Sep. 14 - Nov. 16, 2010
Tuesdays, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Toronto
Sep. 16 - Nov. 18, 2010
Thursdays, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
London
Sep. 18 - Oct. 23, 2010
Saturdays, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fee for OSPE Members: $ 224.87
Fee for Non-members: $ 224.87
(All prices are in CDN and include 13% HST.)
Registration Deadline - September 12, 2010
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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 and Halton. 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 settlement, employment, health, housing, education, language training, immigration issues 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.
***Occasional Childcare services available at Malton and Oakville locations*** ***Free Commissioner of Oath service at all locations***
NIC Itinerant services in
Caledon Library: every Tuesday
Meadowvale Library (Mississauga): Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday
Mississauga Central Library: Monday to Thursday & Saturday
Funded by
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