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.

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Communication 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.

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Newcomer Employment and Experience Transition Program - NEXT

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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.

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Occupation-Specific Language Training

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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
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Marcela Torres

Marcela Torres's Testimonial:

"Niagara College offered me exactly what I need to succeed in the Canadian workplace. Also, this process of changing my career could not have been less stressful without the support I had from my teachers and program directors. I feel I have an alma mater where I can come back to share my experience, to help and inspire others, and to look for guidance, even as a former student. I owe my

— Marcela Torres is a graduate of the Enhanced Language Training for Employment Full Time program.
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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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