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Number of current workshops: 12
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: 1:00pm to 2:30pm
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, convention 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, convention 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, convention 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, convention 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, convention 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, convention 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, convention 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 Virtual Information Session
Date: July 17, July 24, July 31, 2024
For more information, visit our website: Expressway - Cybersecurity Bridging Program
About Expressway - Cybersecurity Bridging Program
Interested in a career in Cybersecurity?
COSTI’s Expressway Cybersecurity Bridging program in partnership with Sheridan College, prepares internationally training Information Technologists for jobs in the Cybersecurity sector, including Cybersecurity Specialist/Technician, Cybersecurity Incident Analyst/Responder, and Cybersecurity Analyst.
Offered by Sheridan College, individuals have an opportunity to register for three Cybersecurity courses: Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Offensive Security 1 and Offensive Security 2.
The program includes four weeks of pre-employment preparation in a virtual setting followed by over 12 weeks of online Cybersecurity training and ongoing case management for up to 12 months.
Individuals who qualify, may receive a full tuition subsidy (some conditions apply).
Contact:
Employment Services, Mississauga Centre
6750 Winston Churchill Boulevard, Unit 8A
Mississauga, ON L5N 4C4
Phone: 289.843.3228 | nes@costi.org
Times: 10:00am to 11:00am
Date: 2024-07-31
Located at: Virtual
Fees: None
Region: Virtual | Date: 2024-07-31
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
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