What is the Connextions Workplace Language Development Program?

An 11-week program for newcomer women and gender-diverse folks (ages 18+) who identify English as a barrier to employment

This program includes:

• Workplace Language Skill development: Document Use, Oral Communication, working with others, reading, writing, problem-solving

• Language skill development related to securing employment: Résumé and cover letter development, navigating job ads, interview skill development

Program Eligibility:

• An immigrant woman or gender-diverse person (ages 18+)

• Permanent Residents, Refugees, Migrant Workers, post-secondary graduates, and their spouses

• Currently unemployed

• A CLB level 4 or 5 or equivalent (if unsure of level please reach out)

• Available Monday to Thursday to attend in-person workshops from 09:00 am to 12:00 pm  

Program Coordinator:

Kesheen Paul 
kesheen@ywcastjohns.ca  
(709) 771-1253

Application Status: OPEN until January 5th, 2025