What is the Connextions Workplace Language Development Program?

A 12-week program for newcomer women and gender-diverse folks (ages 18+) who identify English as a barrier to employment

This program includes:

  • A 12-week in-person English language skills development program, including:

    • 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

  • Opportunities to practice using English language skills through community involvement

Program Eligibility:

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

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

  • 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: CLOSED