Workplace Language Training for Newcomers Seeking Employment in Child Care and Entrepreneurship Sectors
The Newcomer Settlement and Language Training Program supports the social and economic integration of newcomers to Ontario. Program activities address settlement, language training and employment needs, ensuring that newcomers have the support, skills and opportunities to participate in their local communities and the labour market.
COSTI’s Workplace Language Training (WLT) is designed for newcomers at Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels 4+ and consists of 120 hours of workplace language training, career planning, and opportunities to connect with employers through guest speakers, job shadowing, employer events, and site visits.
The training is based on the Canadian Language Benchmarks / Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (CLB/NCLC) framework. WLT Instructors will assess learners’ progression using Portfolio Based Language Assessment (PBLA).
Eligible program participants may be provided with transportation assistance, paid CPR/First Aid Certification Courses, and other incentives.
Services Available
The program components include:
- Occupation-specific language training (7.5 hrs/week)
- Sector-specific teacher-led instruction (2.5 hours/week)
- Workplace Culture and Communication
- Career Planning
- Employer Events
- Mentoring Opportunities
- Job Shadowing
- Guest Speakers
- Employer Site Visits
- Wrap-around Services
Who is Eligible
To be eligible for the Adult Non-Credit Language Training program, a client must be an immigrant who is a resident of Ontario, and is:
- A naturalized Canadian citizen, permanent resident, convention refugee or refugee claimant; or
- Approved as a Permanent Resident, or their dependant, but who has not yet been processed to receive permanent resident status (e.g., individuals approved under the Ontario Immigrant Provincial Nominee program or the Canadian Experience Class); or
- Admitted under a federal caregiver program with a pathway to permanent residency.
Program Intake
WLT-Small Business:
Start date: September 16, 2025
End Date: December 4, 2025
Duration: 12 weeks
Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Delivery Mode: Hybrid (You can choose to join online or in-person)
Location for in-person classes: 1263 Wilson Ave, North York
WLT-Childcare:
Start date: September 15, 2025
End Date: December 3, 2025
Duration: 12 weeks
Time: Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Delivery Mode: Hybrid (You can choose to join online or in-person)
Location for in-person classes: 1263 Wilson Ave, North York
To register, contact us at 416-244-9980 or linctoronto@costi.org.
This Program is Located at:
1263 Wilson Avenue
Toronto, ON M3M 3G3
Phone: 416.789.7925 | torontoemployment@costi.org
The Program is funded by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.
