Welcome
Niagara College recognizes the difficulties many newcomers face upon arrival to Canada. We want to help you make the right choices on your road to success, so we offer a wide range of programs and services that will help you find the work and education that is right for you.
OSLT - Health Sciences and Business part-time programs starting May 7th, 2012
ELT - part-time starting May 8th, 2012
Enhanced Language Training (ELT)*
Niagara College offers the ELT (Enhanced Language Training) program to specifically support newcomers to Canada in their transition through post-secondary studies to the Canadian workplace.
The program features:
· Two class options: full time day studies or flexible part time evening options
· Speaking and writing courses that work toward a General Arts and Science certificate at Niagara College
· Canadian culture and workplace studies with access to academic support from English language instructors
· Career exploration and planning
· Individual job search support
Occupation Specific Language Training (OSLT)
Niagara College offers the Workplace Communications Skills courses are offered to qualified* newcomers who have experience/training in one of the following occupations: Business, Technology, Health Sciences & Human Services.
OSLT courses are designed to allow newcomers to:
· Understand workplace culture in their occupation/sector
· Interact effectively with colleagues, clients and supervisors
· Give and receive information by email and telephone
· Interview and network effectively