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Number of current workshops: 19
English Conversation Circle Click, Connect, Communicate!
Our conversation circles are a great way to improve your English language skills and make new connections.
Our conversations cover a wide range of topics such as food and nutrition, sports, health, transportation, housing, family, banking, employment, education, Canadian citizenship, and much more!
JOIN THE CIRCLE TO:
- Develop your speaking confidence
- Build vocabulary
- Get familiar with Canadian culture
- Improve pronunciation
- Create new connections
Classes offered at no cost every Wednesday, 1:00 pm—2:30 pm and 4:30 pm—6:00 pm
To register click here, or call 416.244.9980 or email linctoronto@costi.org
Times:
Date: Ongoing
Located at: Virtual
Fees: None
Region: Virtual | Date: Ongoing
English for Visitors and Work Permit Holders
Six weeks online course. Learn to speak, read and write English.
INSTRUCTION INCLUDES:
- Write short messages
- Improve basic vocabulary
- Conversation for daily activities
- Read and understand simple stories
- Develop and use grammar and punctuation
ELIGIBILITY:
- Visitors to Canada
- Work permit or study permit
- Individuals 18 years and older
To register call 416.534.7400 or email edu@costi.org
Times:
Date: Ongoing
Located at: Virtual
Fees: None
Region: Virtual | Date: Ongoing
Enhanced Language Training for Accounting and Finance, Office Administration and Customer Service, Teaching, and Information Technology Professionals
COSTI's Enhanced Language Training (ELT) program is ideal for Internationally Experienced Professionals who have prior experience in the Accounting and Finance, Teaching and Education, Health Care, Information Technology, Office Administration and Customer Services.
Services Available:
- On-line Sector-specific terminology modules
- Workplace communication training
- Job preparation workshops (e.g. resume preparation, interview techniques, workplace culture, ethics, employment standards, goal setting, labour market information, cold calling and networking, etc.)
- Exposure to Canadian Workplace
- Job search support
Services are available to individuals who have acquired professional qualifications and experience outside of Canada and who have been unable to access employment in their field of expertise. Individuals must be able to communicate at an advanced level of English, and have occupational training and experience in the respective profession or trade. Participants must be landed, conventional refugees, or individuals on a Minister's Permit. Language assessments will be arranged to determine eligibility.
To register call 905.459.6700 today.
Times: 8:30am to 4:30pm
Date: Ongoing
Located at: Language, Employment, and Settlement Services, Brampton
Fees: None
Region: Virtual | Date: Ongoing | Language, Employment, and Settlement Services, Brampton
Enhanced Language Training for Accounting and Finance, Office Administration and Customer Service, Teaching, and Information Technology Professionals
COSTI's Enhanced Language Training (ELT) program is ideal for Internationally Experienced Professionals who have prior experience in the Accounting and Finance, Teaching and Education, Health Care, Information Technology, Office Administration and Customer Services.
Services Available:
- On-line Sector-specific terminology modules
- Workplace communication training
- Job preparation workshops (e.g. resume preparation, interview techniques, workplace culture, ethics, employment standards, goal setting, labour market information, cold calling and networking, etc.)
- Exposure to Canadian Workplace
- Job search support
Services are available to individuals who have acquired professional qualifications and experience outside of Canada and who have been unable to access employment in their field of expertise. Individuals must be able to communicate at an advanced level of English, and have occupational training and experience in the respective profession or trade. Participants must be landed, conventional refugees, or individuals on a Minister's Permit. Language assessments will be arranged to determine eligibility.
To register call 905.451.7147 today.
Times: 8:30am to 4:30pm
Date: Ongoing
Located at: Enhanced Language Training Services
Fees: None
Region: Virtual | Date: Ongoing | Enhanced Language Training Services
Enhanced Language Training for Accounting and Finance, Office Administration and Customer Service, Teaching, Information Technology, and Health Care Professionals
COSTI's Enhanced Language Training (ELT) program is ideal for Internationally Experienced Professionals who have prior experience in the Accounting and Finance, Teaching and Education, Health Care, Information Technology, Office Administration and Customer Services.
Services Available:
- On-line Sector-specific terminology modules
- Workplace communication training
- Job preparation workshops (e.g. resume preparation, interview techniques, workplace culture, ethics, employment standards, goal setting, labour market information, cold calling and networking, etc.)
- Exposure to Canadian Workplace
- Job search support
Services are available to individuals who have acquired professional qualifications and experience outside of Canada and who have been unable to access employment in their field of expertise. Individuals must be able to communicate at an advanced level of English, and have occupational training and experience in the respective profession or trade. Participants must be landed, conventional refugees, or individuals on a Minister's Permit. Language assessments will be arranged to determine eligibility.
To register call 905.479.7926 today.
Times: 8:30am to 4:30pm
Date: Ongoing
Located at: Language & Skills Training Services, Markham North
Fees: None
Region: Virtual | Date: Ongoing | Language & Skills Training Services, Markham North
Enhanced Language Training for Accounting and Finance, Office Administration and Customer Service, Teaching, Information Technology, and Health Care Professionals
COSTI's Enhanced Language Training (ELT) program is ideal for Internationally Experienced Professionals who have prior experience in the Accounting and Finance, Teaching and Education, Health Care, Information Technology, Office Administration and Customer Services.
Services Available:
- On-line Sector-specific terminology modules
- Workplace communication training
- Job preparation workshops (e.g. resume preparation, interview techniques, workplace culture, ethics, employment standards, goal setting, labour market information, cold calling and networking, etc.)
- Exposure to Canadian Workplace
- Job search support
Services are available to individuals who have acquired professional qualifications and experience outside of Canada and who have been unable to access employment in their field of expertise. Individuals must be able to communicate at an advanced level of English, and have occupational training and experience in the respective profession or trade. Participants must be landed, conventional refugees, or individuals on a Minister's Permit. Language assessments will be arranged to determine eligibility.
This program is offered from Monday to Friday.
To register call 289.842.3124 today.
Times: 8:30am to 4:30pm
Date: Ongoing
Located at: Language, Settlement & Skills Training Services, Richmond Hill
Fees: None
Region: Virtual | Date: Ongoing | Language, Settlement & Skills Training Services, Richmond Hill
Enhanced Language Training for Accounting and Finance, Office Administration and Customer Service, Teaching, Information Technology, and Health Care Professionals
COSTI's Enhanced Language Training (ELT) program is ideal for Internationally Experienced Professionals who have prior experience in the Accounting and Finance, Teaching and Education, Health Care, Information Technology, Office Administration and Customer Services.
Services Available:
- On-line Sector-specific terminology modules
- Workplace communication training
- Job preparation workshops (e.g. resume preparation, interview techniques, workplace culture, ethics, employment standards, goal setting, labour market information, cold calling and networking, etc.)
- Exposure to Canadian Workplace
- Job search support
Services are available to individuals who have acquired professional qualifications and experience outside of Canada and who have been unable to access employment in their field of expertise. Individuals must be able to communicate at an advanced level of English, and have occupational training and experience in the respective profession or trade. Participants must be landed, conventional refugees, or individuals on a Minister's Permit. Language assessments will be arranged to determine eligibility.
To register call 905.479.7926 today.
Times:
Date: Ongoing
Located at: Language & Skills Training Services, Markham South
Fees: None
Region: Virtual | Date: Ongoing | Language & Skills Training Services, Markham South
Enhanced Language Training for Accounting and Finance, Office Administration and Customer Service, Teaching, Information Technology, and Health Care Professionals
COSTI's Enhanced Language Training (ELT) program is ideal for Internationally Experienced Professionals who have prior experience in the Accounting and Finance, Teaching and Education, Health Care, Information Technology, Office Administration and Customer Services.
Services Available:
- On-line Sector-specific terminology modules
- Workplace communication training
- Job preparation workshops (e.g. resume preparation, interview techniques, workplace culture, ethics, employment standards, goal setting, labour market information, cold calling and networking, etc.)
- Exposure to Canadian Workplace
- Job search support
Services are available to individuals who have acquired professional qualifications and experience outside of Canada and who have been unable to access employment in their field of expertise. Individuals must be able to communicate at an advanced level of English, and have occupational training and experience in the respective profession or trade. Participants must be landed, conventional refugees, or individuals on a Minister's Permit. Language assessments will be arranged to determine eligibility.
To register call 905.761.1155 today.
Times: 8:30am to 4:30pm
Date: Ongoing
Located at: Language, Settlement & Skills Training Services, Vaughan
Fees: None
Region: Virtual | Date: Ongoing | Language, Settlement & Skills Training Services, Vaughan
Enhanced Language Training for Accounting and Finance, Office Administration and Customer Service, Teaching, Information Technology, and Health Care Professionals
COSTI's Enhanced Language Training (ELT) program is ideal for Internationally Experienced Professionals who have prior experience in the Accounting and Finance, Teaching and Education, Health Care, Information Technology, Office Administration and Customer Services.
Services Available:
- On-line Sector-specific terminology modules
- Workplace communication training
- Job preparation workshops (e.g. resume preparation, interview techniques, workplace culture, ethics, employment standards, goal setting, labour market information, cold calling and networking, etc.)
- Exposure to Canadian Workplace
- Job search support
Services are available to individuals who have acquired professional qualifications and experience outside of Canada and who have been unable to access employment in their field of expertise. Individuals must be able to communicate at an advanced level of English, and have occupational training and experience in the respective profession or trade. Participants must be landed, conventional refugees, or individuals on a Minister's Permit. Language assessments will be arranged to determine eligibility.
To register call 289.841.3032 today.
Times: 8:30am to 4:30pm
Date: Ongoing
Located at: Language & Skills Training Services, Newmarket
Fees: None
Region: Virtual | Date: Ongoing | Language & Skills Training Services, Newmarket
Expressway Cybersecurity Bridging Program - Information Session
This program is designated to assist highly skilled internationally trained individuals with a background in Information Technology obtained outside of Canada and who now reside in Ontario, and are unemployed, integrate into the Ontario workforce in obtaining a certificate and secure occupation in the high demand Cybersecurity field.
To register click here
Times: 10:00am to 11:00am
Date: 2023-09-27
Located at: Virtual
Fees: None
Region: Virtual | Date: 2023-09-27
Federal Internship for Newcomers (FIN) Program
This is an opportunity for your clients to attend the information session for the Federal Internship for Newcomers Program for the year 2020/2021 hosted by COSTI.
CATEGORIES OF TEMPORARY POSITIONS:
- Administrative Clerk (CR-04)
- Program Officer (PM-02)
- IT Technician, Tester, Programmer (CS-01)
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
- Permanent residents or Canadian citizens, in Canada for ten years or less
- Residents of Greater Toronto Area
- Meet educational requirements
- English CLB 7 or higher
Please complete the online FIN Partner Organization Referral and Assessment Tool to find out if your clients qualify for the Federal Internship for Newcomers (FIN) Program.
Eligible clients will be invited for one of the upcoming information sessions scheduled from December 2020 to March 2021.
To register click here, or call 905.669.5627 or send email to FIN@costi.org
Times:
Date: Ongoing
Located at: Virtual
Fees: None
Region: Virtual | Date: Ongoing
How to Become a Security Guard at Paragon
Victor Arcentales, Recruiter and Human Resources Specialist from Paragon will share his knowledge and insight with you about the process of how to become a licensed security guard in Toronto.
TOPICS:
- Introduction to Paragon Security
- Process to obtain security licensing
- Training
- Questions and Answers
To register click here.
Times: 10:30am to 11:30am
Date: 2023-09-28
Located at: Virtual
Fees: Free
Region: Virtual | Date: 2023-09-28
Internationally Trained Individuals (ITI) Solutions - Bridging The Gap To Employment Information Session
This program is designated to provide employment assistance to residents of Peel and York Region who are internationally trained individuals in the fields of Finance and Accounting, Information Technology, Healthcare and Engineering enabling them to succeed in the work-place. Internship openings in occupations specifically related to the clients' background and assist clients in obtaining a professional internship. These are paid work placements in the client's chosen field and working for companies matching their occupational objective.
To register click here
Times: 10:00am to 11:00am
Date: 2023-09-28
Located at: Virtual
Fees: None
Region: Virtual | Date: 2023-09-28
netWORKS Information Session for Youth 18-29
If you are between 18 and 29 years old and excited about getting your career started, netWORKS is a new way for you to make connections with mentors who can help you get your career off the ground.
To register, click here
Times: 10:30am to 1:00pm
Date: 2023-09-28
Located at: Virtual
Fees: None
Region: Virtual | Date: 2023-09-28
Open Ukrainian Support Group
Psychosoical Open Support Group for Ukrainian Newcomes
- Culturally sensitive
- Navigate Challenges in a New Country
- Understanding Mental Health
- Understanding Trauma and its Effect
- Communication
- Conflict resolution
- Stress Management
- Self-care
- Parenting and child development
- Connection to community resource
Contact:
SVITLANA KULYK 437-425-9158
Monday-Friday 9 A.M.—5 P.M.
svitlana.kulyk@costi.org
Review the flyer for more details.
Times: 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Date: 2023-09-28
Located at: Employment Services, Vaughan Centre
Fees: Free
Region: York | Date: 2023-09-28 | Employment Services, Vaughan Centre
TRIEC Mentoring Partnership Information Session
Reconnect with your profession in Canada! TRIEC Mentoring Partnership helps immigrant professionals reconnect with their careers with the help of a mentor who works in their field in Canada. Learn how to maximize mentoring opportunities in your professional field and become more successful together.
To register click here
Times: 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Date: 2023-09-26
Located at: Virtual
Fees: None
Region: Virtual | Date: 2023-09-26
Women-specific Employment Training (WSET)
Starting January 22, 2022, COSTI will be offering women-specific employment-related language courses for female students who are Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees, or Minister’s Permit holders.
This training program is focused on enhancing vocabulary related to the specific occupational sector and facilitating their transition to employment.
- 6-week training offered on Saturdays, 9:00 am to 2:30 pm
To learn more about this program click here
To register click here or contact us at 416-244-9980 or linctoronto@costi.org
Click here to see the program flyer.
Times: 9:30am to 2:30pm
Date: Ongoing
Located at: Virtual
Fees: None
Region: Virtual | Date: Ongoing
Writing A Strategic Resume
A two-hour résumé writing webinar. Join us to learn how to create a résumé that will get noticed by employers.
To register click here
Times: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Date: 2023-09-26
Located at: Virtual
Fees: None
Region: Virtual | Date: 2023-09-26
Youth Job Connection Virtual Information Session
WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU! Our staff is working remotely to deliver employment related support.
The Youth Job Connection (YJC) program serves youth aged 15-29 experiencing multiple barriers to employment.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
- Resident of Toronto (Ontario)
- Eligible to work in Canada
- Unemployed
- Not attending school or full-time training
PROGRAM BENEFITS
Paid pre-employment & Life Skills training
- Paid job opportunities
- Mentoring and peer support services
- Education, training or work transitioning support
- Access to training and skills development opportunities
ESESSENTIAL SERVICES INDUSTRIES:
- Customer Service/Grocery Stores
- Administration
- Manufacturing, Medical & Pharmaceutical
- Delivery Services
- Technology & Computer Remote Work
- General Labourer
To register, send email to torontoemployment@costi.org or call 647-827-1425
Times:
Date: Ongoing
Located at: Virtual
Fees: None
Region: Virtual | Date: Ongoing
