The program helps immigrant women gain the skills, information and experience needed to enter the Canadian workplace.

Program Details

• 14 weeks of job skills training
• 10 weeks of Canadian work experience
• English language enhancement
• computer training
• job search support
• Canadian workplace preparation
• accent reduction
• one-on-one mentoring support

Eligible Clients

The program is available to immigrant women who are permanent residents or refugees, have Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 or higher, previous administration experience and basic computer knowledge.

Additional Program Information

• work experience is offered in collaboration with businesses and non-profit organizations
• participants are reimbursed for childcare and transportation costs
• participants enhance networking skills
• individual career planning support available for all participants
• comprehensive office computer skills training
• follow-up support after program completion
• referrals to other CIWA programs help participants access additional support services

Free childcare and first language support is available.

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