We support new immigrants to Canada.
We recognize the difficulties that many new Canadians face upon arrival to Canada. We want to help you make the right choices on your road to success! We offer a wide range of free programs that will help you find the work and education that is right for you.
Learn more about study optionsCommunication Skills Training Programs
Niagara College understands that career-specific Communication skills are a great asset to Newcomers whose goal is to enter the Canadian workplace or post-secondary studies.
Your English proficiency must be at an intermediate level (Canadian Language Benchmarks 6 to 8). Please contact our office if you do not meet this requirement, but want to learn more about your options.
Newcomer Employment and Experience Transition Program - NEXT
This program supports new immigrants in gaining workplace communication skills and career preparation training. NEXT offers full-time and part-time study options, is fully funded, and includes assistance for transportation, materials, and tuition.
Occupation-Specific Language Training
OSLT courses are offered to qualified new Canadian immigrants who have experience or training in specific occupations and careers. Training is offered in 3 sectors:
- Technology Language Training
- Business Language Training
- Health Sciences Language Training
Felipe Rivera's Testimonial:
"Once I left my home country and arrived in Canada, the challenges started. I identified the main key to achieving the next steps was learning the language. For that reason, I focused on learning English as a second language. This process took me a considerable amount of time. As soon as I learned English, the doors of amazing opportunities were open to me. Niagara College was my coach as an effective institution to develop my skills and get involved in the Canadian culture. It has also offered me the OSLT course in business and then the ELTE full-time program. Nowadays, I am enrolled in the first year of the Protection, Security & Investigations – Customs Border Services program to continue my post-secondary education. I am deeply grateful to Niagara College for the right support and preparation that an immigrant needs. Niagara College gave me the tools to build a new life, and it is preparing me in my second career to be ready for the front line in a Canadian community."
Contact our Office
For inquiries about the NEXT or OSLT programs please contact:
Newcomer Programs
Phone: 905-641-2252 extension 4041
Email: [email protected]
Our Location
The Niagara College Newcomers Office is located at:
Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake
Room W307-10, Academic and Liberal Studies Office
135 Taylor Road,
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario L0S 1J0
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