A five-module holistic training that combines language training, skills and knowledge building and community connection to prepare newcomers and immigrants for career exploration, building and advancement
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Into the World of Work general flyer |
Who is this IWOW for?
This program can help you if you:
- are a newcomer preparing to get a job in Canada.
- want to be more confident and readier to work in Canada.
- are preparing to advance in your career.
- want to learn skills to deal with conflicts.
- want to advance your communication skills.
- want to protect your rights in the Canadian Workplace.
- want to explore the essentials of Canadian workplace culture.
Module 1 - Job readiness Skills
Four sessions for new immigrants to turn you into successful job seekers.
- Resume writing
- Cover letter writing
- Prepare for job interviews
- Develop an elevator pitch and networking
- One-on-one support on developing job readiness skills
Please refer to the flyer for further information.
Module 2 - Communication in the workplace
The ability to communicate effectively is essential in the workplace. Effective communication skills can help develop good relationships, land promotions, increase morale and productivity at work and succeed in your careers.
- Participating in a meeting
- Email etiquette
- Report writing
- Other strategies for workplace communication and conversation management
- One-on-one support on improving communication in the workplace
Please refer to the flyer for further information.
Module 3 - Canadian workplace culture
These sessions aim to help newcomers develop new skills and learn how to adapt to the new Canadian workplace culture to succeed in their careers.
- Understand the essentials of Canadian workplace culture
- Succeed in your new workplace
- Conflict resolution in the workplace
Please refer to the flyer for further information.
Module 4 - Your rights in the workplace
Workers in Ontario have health and safety rights and the right to be free from discrimination. Know your rights!!!
- Understand human rights and your rights and responsibilities in the workplace
- Understand workplace harassment and discrimination and how to deal with it
- Understand multiculturalism and racism in the workplace and how to deal with it
- Strategies for your mental well-being
Please refer to the flyer for further information.
Module 5 - Social effectiveness skills
Learn practical tips on interpersonal skills to protect your rights while respecting others. Develop the most effective approach to achieving your goals in social interaction.
- What’s assertiveness?
- Assertive rights and obstacles to assertiveness
- Deal with challenges to be assertive
- How can I be assertive and develop social effectiveness skills
- Embark on a journey of self-discovery and being socially effective
Please refer to the flyer for further information.
Sessions will be delivered in a hybrid model of online and in-person learning. Evening and weekend classes will be available. All participants will receive a combination of workshops and one-on-one individual support and mentoring.
Certificate of Achievement after completion of all modules.
To pre-register for the sessions, please complete the online form:
For further information contact us:
settlement@cicscanada.com
416-292-7510 ext. 1121