CIWA

Training for Translators and Interpreters - April 7 to July 10, 2026 (including 2-week work placement) - open for registration
2026-04-07 - 2026-07-10 | Alberta
This 14-week full time employment training program supports professional immigrant women who are proficient in more than one language.
Eligibility
• Permanent residents or convention refugees
• High school or post-secondary education
• Canadian Language Benchmark 7 or higher in all strands or equivalent language scores
• Be able to commit to 3 months of full-time training followed by interpretation and translation assignments
Program Details
• 12 weeks of training and 2 weeks of work practicum
• Interpreter and Translator Training: Learn from a licensed community interpreter trainer and experienced translator
• Certification Prep: Prepare for the interpreter proficiency test (CILISAT) and the Community Interpreter Exam (CI)
• Translation Skills: Gain basic translation skills: translation strategies, glossary building, proofreading techniques
• Industry Insights: Connect with industry experts and community organizations that use freelance interpreting and translation services in educational, social, legal, immigration, and healthcare settings
• Job Search and Business Basics: Develop your job search skills and learn about starting your own business
Reimbursement for childcare and transit may be available
Computer Skills
• Learn to use Microsoft Office and translation software
Contact us today
interpretationtraining@ciwa-online.com
(403) 263-4414 ext. 127

Customer Service Training - April 13 to July 3, 2026 - open for registration
2026-04-13 - 2026-07-03
Customer Service – Course Description
This program provides training on customer service techniques to deal with any situation, including telephone support, face-to-face, and dealing with angry customers. Training includes sales techniques and receive cash register training.

Program Details

Canadian workplace culture
Business communication enhancement
Digital skills enhancement in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
6 months of job search support
Child care and transit support

Our Career Counsellor will help with:

a professional resume and cover letter
job search techniques
job interview practice
a LinkedIn profile
Eligible Clients

The program is available to immigrant women who are permanent residents or conventional refugees with Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) 5-6.
For more information, please email: customerservicetraining@ciwa-online.com

Bridging the Gap for Foreign Trained Accountants - April 13 to July 3, 2026 - open for registration
2026-04-13 - 2026-07-03
This full time 12-week employment training program is designed to help professional immigrant women with an accounting or finance background in enhancing the skills needed to succeed in the Canadian workforce within their professional field.
Participants will gain:
• 12 weeks of comprehensive classroom training
• English language enhancement for professional communication
• Essential skills for adapting to Canadian office culture
• Software training – QuickBooks, Simply Accounting, Xero, MS Excel
• Digital skills building
• Job search assistance and career planning support
• Individualized labor market analysis and action plan
Who can apply?
Immigrant women who are:
• Unemployed or underemployed
• Permanent residents or conventional refugees
• Educational background in accounting and/or finance, preferably with one year of professional experience outside of Canada
• Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) of 7 or higher
Participants may be reimbursed for childcare and transit costs during the program.
Contact us today
(403) 263-4414 Ext. 127
bridgingthegap@ciwa-online.com

Office Skills Training for STEM Professionals - April 13 to July 3, 2026 - open for registration
2026-04-13 - 2026-07-03
This full time 12-week training program is specifically designed to support STEM professionals to enhance their employability skills needed to join the Canadian workforce in various professional fields.
Participants will gain:
• 12 weeks of classroom training
• Essential skills to integrate into Canadian office culture
• English language development with a focus on professional communication
• Digital skills training including MS Office Suite, Prezi/Canva, Power BI, Cloud Storage, SharePoint, Google Workspace, and Digital Forms
• Job search and career planning support
• Individualized labor market analysis and action plan
• Participants may be reimbursed for childcare and transit costs during the program
Who can apply?
Immigrant women who are:
• Permanent residents or conventional refugees
• Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) of 7 or higher
• STEM professionals with a post-secondary education, preferably with 1 year of professional experience outside Canada
Contact us today
Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association
403-263-4414 ext. 116
careerservices@ciwa-online.com

Culinary Skills Training - April 20 to July 10, 2026 - open for registration
2026-04-20 - 2026-07-10
Culinary Skills Training
for Immigrant Women
FREE Training
What will you learn?
• Cooking techniques, roles and responsibilities
• Safety and sanitation
• Kitchen operation
• Knife skills
• Preparation and cooking
• Occupational English language training
• Workplace Essential Skills
• Interview and resume skills
• Canadian job culture
Which certifications will you earn?
• Alberta Advanced Safety Food Certificate
• WHMIS
How will it operate?
• Training in a classroom and commercial kitchen
• Childcare and transit costs provided
Who can apply?
• Immigrants who are Permanent Residents with
Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) 5-6
• Older than 18 years of age
• Able to attend training for 12 weeks and available
to work after training
To register call Ketaki Wani at 403-263-4414 Ext. 270 or email her at culinaryskillstraining@ciwa-online.com

Security Guard Training - April 27 to June 5, 2026 - open for registration
2026-04-27 - 2026-06-05
Registration now open for our next Security Guard Training – April 27 to June 5, 2026
Security Guard – Program Description

The Security Guard course covers the Alberta government’s Alberta Basic Security Training (ABST) material and helps you prepare for the Alberta Security License exam. The course teaches about the security industry, the Canadian legal system, emergency response procedures, communication skills, and health and safety for Security Guards. Extra focus will be given to learning observation skills and incident report writing.
Program Details

Digital skills enhancement in Microsoft Word and Outlook
6 months of job search support
Child care and transit support

Our Career Counsellor will help with:

a professional resume and cover letter
job search techniques
job interview practice
a LinkedIn profile

Eligible Clients
This Security Guard course is available free to immigrant women in Calgary who are permanent residents or conventional refugees with Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) 5-6.
For more information, please email: securityguardtraining@ciwa-online.com

Hospitality Training for Immigrant Women - June 1, 2026 to August 28, 2026
2026-06-01 - 2026-08-28
Delivered in collaboration with Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), this 12-week fulltime program helps immigrant women develop and enhance their employability skills in the
hospitality and tourism industry.
This project offers

8 weeks of integrated occupational, English language and essential skills training
4 weeks of work experience placement
Customized training in partnership with SAIT
Computer skill enhancement and employment counselling
Job placement and retention support

Other details

Free training
Employer engagement

Other details

Free training
Employer engagement

Eligibility Criteria

Unemployed or underemployed immigrant women not receiving EI benefits
Open to permanent residents and conventional refugees (except CUAET holders).
Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLBs) of 6 or higher in all four skills
Should not possess prior academic credentials from Canada

To register
Fill out this Registration Form for Hospitality Training
Contact
Arefin Azam
(403) 263-4414 Ext. 170
hospitalitytraining@ciwa.org

Digital Marketing Training - July 6 to September 11, 2026
2026-07-06 - 2026-09-11
Digital Marketing
What will you learn?

Branding
Web Design
Search Engine Optimization
Online advertising campaigns
Email marketing
Social media
Graphic design
Data Analytics and other tools
MS Office, Canva, Adobe Photoshop
Canadian workplace culture

How will it operate?

Classroom training
Childcare and transit costs provided to eligible clients

Eligibility

Immigrant women who are permanent residents or conventional refugees with CLB 6-7.
Over 18 years of age
Can commit to 10 weeks of training and to working afterward

Contact
Ketaki Wani
digitalmarketingtraining@ciwa-online.com
403-263-4414 Ext. 270
