Language and Employment Skills Training

Need help building skills for the Canadian job market? We can help!

Catholic Crosscultural Services (CCS) offers free language and job skills training to help newcomers find work in Canada. Our programs combine language classes, job preparation, and hands-on learning experience — all in one place. We offer training in four key areas:

  • Healthcare
  • Food Handling
  • Child-minding
  • Transportation & Supply Chain

Classes are available in-person or online, so you can choose what works best for you. We want to make it easy for everyone to join so if you need childcare or help with TTC costs, device lending , and digital skills support, while attending, support may be available (subject to eligibility and application approval)

All participants also get access to CCS e-Learn, our online portal where you can find your course materials anytime. 

To register and access CCS e-Learn, visit: elearn.ccscan.ca.

Ready to sign up or have questions? Contact us:

Violeta Dimitrova
437-900-0653 / 416-605-0015
vdimitrova@ccscan.ca

Hadeel Ikailan
416-998-8280
hikailan@ccscan.ca

 

 

How we can help

  • Child-Minding & Food Handling Training: These programs provide newcomers with the language skills, training, and hands-on experience to work in the child-minding or food handling sectors. We partner with organizations like BGC East Scarborough to offer volunteer placements and real-world opportunities.

  • Virtual Navigation Support: We understand that navigating online tools can be challenging for newcomers. That’s why we offer group workshops and one-on-one sessions to help participants build digital skills and confidently access virtual resources.

  • Device Lending: Need a laptop to complete your training? We provide a device lending program to ensure you have the tools you need to succeed in your employment training.

  • Individualized Support: We provide personalized guidance, assessments, and support throughout the program to help you reach your career goals.

At CCS, we empower newcomers to build their skills and achieve their career goals. One inspiring success story is that of Wazhma Hamesh, a participant in our Child-Minding Language and Skills Training Program, who is now employed at Seaton Valley Childcare in Pickering.

Although Wazhma had no prior experience in childcare, her dedication during the program and her volunteer placement, combined with CCS’s support in resume writing, cover letter preparation, and interview coaching, helped her succeed. After completing her placement, she interviewed with several employers and ultimately secured a job with her placement host.

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I cannot express my gratitude enough to CCS for this remarkable program, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to fellow newcomers.

Things you should know

  • Eligibility: Our programs are available to Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees, Live-In Caregivers, and Ukrainian Temporary Residents and their dependents.

  • ELT Requirements: To join the Enhanced Language Training (ELT) program, you need a CLB Level 6 or higher.

  • Child-Minding & Food Handling Requirements: For these programs, a CLB Level 4 or higher is required.

  • In-person classes: Our trainings are available in Scarborough, with hybrid (online & in-person) options offered in Mississauga and Brampton.

  • Free Services: Our services provided for at no cost! CCS representatives will never request payment in exchange for services we offer.

  • Bring Identification! Please have your personal ID and any immigration documents with you when you visit us.

  • Confidentiality: We ensure that all your personal information is kept private and secure.

  • Cultural Respect: Our team respects and values all cultures and backgrounds, ensuring a welcoming environment for everyone.

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