Workplace English Language Learning (WELL)

Program Description

This free workplace English program combines English language practice with practical workplace training to help immigrant women build confidence and succeed in professional settings. Through interactive classes, digital skills development, guest speakers, and career readiness activities, participants gain the practical workplace and communication skills needed in today’s Canadian job market, whether starting their first job or advancing their career. The program offers five intakes each year, in February, April, August, October and December. With classes held Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Eligibility Clients

• Immigrant women who are permanent residents, convention refugees or Canadian Citizens
• Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4 or higher
• 18 years of age or older
• Participants who can commit to a full-time, in-person program  for 8 weeks

What You’ll Gain

• Digital literacy and computer skills
• Career readiness and job search skills
• Confidence for the Canadian workplace
  
• Workplace English communication skills
• Workplace communication and professionalism
• Career readiness , job search and job retention skills

Additional Program Information

• Job fair visits
• Guest speakers from various industries
• Individual career planning and ongoing job search support
• Networking opportunities to grow your professional connections
• Opportunities to connect with employers and community resources
• Childcare and transportation reimbursement (where eligible)

Upcoming Intake Dates

• 2026 – August 4, October 5, and December 7
• 2027  – February 22, and April 26

For more information, please email or call us:

Email: languageclasses@ciwa.org
Direct:  587-391-6968 |  403-444-1756