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Service: Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK2790 | Last Full Update: 06 Aug 2021 |
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| Public Comments | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Service delivery is frequently changing as a result of COVID-19, please visit website for the most up-to-date information |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 905-257-1555; Cell 289-795-8124 |
| Fax | 905-257-1507 |
| language.program@hmcconnections.com | |
| Website | hmcconnections.com/services/english-training/ |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/HaltonMC Twitter: twitter.com/HMCConnections |
| Primary Contact | Lydia Law, Language Program Coordinator; Phone: 905-842-2486 ext 244; Email: llaw@hmcconnections.com |
| Alternate Contact | Micky Gotla, Language Program Administrative Assistant; Phone: 905-257-1555 * (Cell) 289-795-8124; Email: mgotla-sellers@hmcconnections.com |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Regina Goze, Coordinator; Phone: 905-842-2486 ext 250 |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1979 |
| Primary Executive | Kim Jenkinson, Executive Director; Phone: 905-842-2486 ext 222; Email: kjenkinson@hmcconnections.com |
| Funding | Federal - Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Service delivery is frequently changing as a result of COVID-19, please visit website for the most up-to-date information ----------------------------------------- A community-based, federally funded English language training program offered by the Government of Canada in collaboration with local school boards, employers, multicultural groups and other partners in the delivery of English language instruction. LINC provides newcomers with: * communication skills to help facilitate their social, cultural and economic integration into Canadian society * participants learn about Canada, diversity, rights and responsibilities and labour market integration * Canadian Language Benchmark levels offered are CLB 0-7 * classes are offered at the Dundas Street and Speers Road locations |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and up Permanent residents * landed immigrants * convention refugees |
| Application | Contact an Administrative Assistant for more information * an assessment may be necessary |
| Languages | English ; French ; Arabic ; Bosnian ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Croatian ; Farsi ; Gujarati ; Hindi ; Korean ; Mandarin ; Punjabi ; Romanian ; Serbian ; Spanish ; Tagalog ; Urdu ; Interpretive Services - are available |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Site Location | Next to Canadian Tire |
| Located In Community | Oakville |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Trafalgar Rd and Dundas St E |
| Physical Access | Partially Accessible - designated parking at entrance |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Employment / Training ; Newcomers |
| HCSD Sub Heading | English as a Second Language ; Newcomer Employment Programs ; Newcomer Employment Resources |
| Service Categories | English as a Second Language ; Immigrant/Refugee Employment Programs ; Vocational English as a Second Language ~ Immigrants/Refugees |