CES is a full-time program that prepares new immigrants for the Canadian Workplace.

• The program runs for 19 weeks, Monday through Friday, from 9 AM to 4:30 PM. This is followed by a 6-month period of coaching and support.
• CES is a learner-centred program combining communication skills with preparation for and education about the Canadian workplace.
• CES provides clients with a 9-week unpaid work experience in a Canadian business.

Program Goals

To assist immigrants in finding viable employment To prepare immigrants for work in Canada To support immigrants in maintaining employment The Program will provide strategies for: Developing fluency Personal management Communication in the workplace Canadian workplace practices Team-work Maintaining Canadian employment

Program Components

• Canadian Workplace Culture (7 weeks)
• Adapting to the workplace
• English upgrading
• Job readiness
• Computer training
• Speakers
• Work Experience (9 weeks)
• In workplace settings that match the immigrants’ occupational skills
• Job Search Assistance (3 weeks)

Participant Profile

To qualify for the Canadian Employment Skills program:

You must be a Permanent Resident or a Canadian Citizen (in Canada 10 years or less). You must have Intermediate English Language Skills (assessed at a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark Level L/S 6, R 5, W 5). You must have occupational skills, training and experience from your country of origin (may include: Engineering Technologist, Accounting Clerk, Bank Teller, Office Clerk, Hair Stylist, Personal Care Attendant, etc.) Both Men and Women are eligible to apply. You may be an unemployed Albertan, an EI (Employment Insurance) or EI Reachback clients or on IS (Income Support) recipient .

Registration

Fall/Winter Term - September to January Spring/Summer Term - April to  August Registration Dates Call us for an appointment to attend an Information Session at 294-7336. Registration Fee No cost to participants Next CES class starts  October 9th, 2007 Recruitment for October class begins August 2007 Interested candidates please call 294-7336

Testimonials

“This program made a big change in my Canadian life. Words can’t express my appreciation.”

Wayne

“A very strong training in how to find a job in your field and how to keep it, using skills that you already have.  It was a successful experience for me.”

Samara

Contact Information

For more information about this program and to apply, contact us at: Phone: 1-403-294-7336 Fax: 1-403-232-1595 Email: cesoff@YWCAofcalgary.com Address: 320 – 5th Avenue S.E. Calgary - Alberta - Canada T2G 0E5 Service is available in Mandarin, Cantonese, French, Russian, Hebrew and Portuguese during office hours: Monday – Thursday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm - Mountain Time Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 noon

This service is made possible through funding provided by Alberta Employment, Immigration and Industry and the Government of Canada