Learning Circle Leadership Training

This program is designed for newcomers with professional foreign community and social service experience. They are matched with an established mentor and will learn about Canadian community workplace and systems, practice English, have access to networking opportunities and make...

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LEAD Program

Immigrant women are invited to join the LEAD program to share experiences or concerns with other new Canadians, make new friends and learn more about the community. Build your self-confidence and improve your English. A children's program is provided.

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Host Program

The Host Program provides free matching services to link newcomers with people who have been in Canada longer. A host worker from ISS is at Collingwood Neighbourhood House every Monday.

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Information on Canadian Citizenship Test

At this workshop, participants will learn about new changes to the application; tips and tools on how to prepare for the test; what to expect on the test day.

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Healthy Living Support Group for Immigrant Women

Theme-based monthly program to help and support Chinese speaking immigrant women to adjust to their new lives in Canada. Immigrant women are invited to come meet new friends, share experiences, knowledge, skills, culture and resources.

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Health and Wellness Group for Syrian Women

A free ongoing theme-based program to help and support Syrian women to adjust to their new lives in Canada. Syrian women are invited to come meet new friends, share their experiences, knowledge, skills, cultural and resources.

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Family Finances Information Session

Free monthly topical workshop to help newcomer women with children to build their financial skills set. Immigrant parents will learn about the Canadian financial system, banking, credit, budgeting, investment tools and more.

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ESL for Seniors / Low Cost Adult ESL

Learn English in a slow-paced supportive environment. Classes focus on conversational skills. Beginner and intermediate sessions are offered.

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ESL Beginner & Literacy for Women

A program for women to learn basic reading, writing and numeracy skills for everyday life in Canada. Orientation to health care, banking, transportation and community services. Bilingual support in several languages.

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English Conversation Club – Intermediate

Open to newcomer and immigrants new to Canada who would like to practice their English speaking and listening skills. These groups meet on an on-going basis, all year round.

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