Occupation-specific Language Training
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FREE English Language Training for permanent residents and protected persons. E-mail [email protected]
Occupation-specific Language Training (OSLT) is a free program which teaches language and communication skills specific to certain sectors and occupations. OSLT is funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). Georgian College is offering two programs beginning in September. One is for people with experience in technology; the second is for those with experience in business. OSLT is intended for persons who are internationally trained or have previous work experience in their field but are experiencing communication barriers while trying to find work in Canada. Students practise dialogue and communication tasks commonly performed in their field to learn the specific language and communication skills necessary to build a successful career in their field. Participants have frequently shared a sense of increased confidence in spoken English and knowledge of workplace culture which has helped them to be successful in interviews and networking. They can also demonstrate that they have completed communication training in Canada. To be eligible for the program, a student must be a permanent resident or protected person and have English skills at an intermediate level Students must also have training or experience in specific occupations or industries.
03/12/2026
Who do you know that would benefit from workplace communication skills in specific sectors? The final round of courses begin in April.
Check out the Accounting & Finance Workplace Commuincation Skills course, as well as the Workplace Communication Skills for Professional Managers.
Occupation-specific Language Training (OSLT) at Georgian College Are you new to Canada? Do you want to communicate better at work? Take advantage of our FREE work-oriented language training for newcomers.
08/02/2025
Do you know a newcomer to Canada, living in Ontario, with experience in accounting or finance?
Georgian College is offering a free workplace communication skills course:
Workplace Communication Skills for Accounting and Finance
Start date: September 16, 2025
Format: Instructor-led Zoom classes (Tuesday and Thursday evenings) plus independent study
Funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada in partnership with Colleges Ontario, this course helps participants:
• Build communication skills for Ontario’s business, accounting, and finance sectors
• Interact effectively with clients, colleagues, and more
• Connect with local employers and employment resources
Eligibility:
• Permanent residents, protected persons, convention refugees, and temporary residents affected by the crisis in Gaza (with “MOME2023” in their status documents)
• CLB level 5 or higher
• Background in accounting or finance
Learn more and see all our free upcoming courses at: www.georgiancollege.ca/oslt
To register, email [email protected]
07/04/2025
🎓 FREE Workplace Communication Courses for Newcomers to Canada! 🇨🇦
Are you a permanent resident or protected person living in Ontario with a CLB 5+? Boost your career with our no-cost, expert-led courses designed to help you thrive in the Canadian workplace!
(Need a CLB assessment? We can help with that too!)
📅 Fall 2025 / Winter 2026 Courses:
🔹 Accessing the Business Job Market
🗓 Sept. 14 – Oct. 25, 2025
🔹 Workplace Communication for Accounting & Finance (NEW!)
🗓 Sept. 14, 2025 – Jan. 31, 2026
🔹 Communication Skills for Professional Managers
🗓 Oct. 20, 2025 – Mar. 14, 2026
🔹 Communicating in the Business Sector in Ontario
🗓 Oct. 26 – Dec. 6, 2025
🔹 Managing Workplace Interactions in Ontario
🗓 Jan. 11 – Feb. 21, 2026
📩 Spots are limited—apply now!
08/15/2024
Lots of great supports and services for newcomers and their families at the Peggy Hill Team Community Centre today!
Come out to the Peggy Hill Team Community Centre today between 11 and 2 for the YMCA Immigrant Services Community Day!
Lots of great organizations are here to welcome some of our newest neighbours and show them all the supports and service available to them in our community.
And bring your kids -- there's popcorn and cotton candy in the tent right next to us!
YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka
06/27/2024
FREE courses to improve workplace communication skills, understand the Ontario job market and network with other internationally trained professionals.
Join your instructor and peers online either Tuesdays and Thursday evenings or Saturday mornings, depending on which course(s) you take.
Email [email protected] or visit https://georgiancollege.ca/oslt for more information.
OSLT is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada through Colleges Ontario to help Permanent Residents, refugees/protected persons and Ukrainians here via CUAET build comfort and confidence in the Canadian workplace.
06/20/2024
**Fall 2024 through Winter 2025 OSLT course dates**
All class time is conducted online via Zoom.
Accessing the Business Job Market in Ontario — open Sept. 15 through Oct. 26, 2024 | classes Saturday mornings, 9-10.
Workplace Communication Skills for Professional Managers — Oct. 15, 2024, to March 13, 2025 (no class the weeks of Dec. 22 & 29)
Communicating in the Business Sector in Ontario — open Oct. 27 through Dec. 7, 2024 | classes Saturday mornings, 9-10.
Managing Workplace Interactions in Ontario — open Jan. 12 to Feb. 22, 2025 | classes Saturday mornings, 9-10.
OSLT classes are FREE and available to permanent residents, refugees and other protected persons living in Ontario. You need a CLB assessment at a level 6-8, completed within the last two years, to qualify.
Find out more information at www.georgiancollege.ca/oslt
01/11/2024
Newcomers, are you looking for work? Visit us at 48 Collier Street, downtown Barrie, on January 24 from 10 to noon for a newcomer networking session.
Connect with other newcomers, learn about our services and hear from an experienced recruiter for Randstad.
Call 705.722.1505 or email [email protected] for more information.
08/24/2023
YMCA SWIS Community Day! Join JFCI and Occupation-specific Language Training today at the front parking lot of the East Bayfield Community Centre located at 80 Livingstone St E, Barrie, ON L4M 6X9 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. We are waiting for you 🙂
07/19/2023
FREE courses to improve workplace communication skills, understand the Ontario job market and network with other internationally trained professionals.
Email [email protected] or visit https://georgiancollege.ca/oslt for more information.
OSLT is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada through Colleges Ontario to help Permanent Residents, refugees/protected persons and Ukrainians here via CUAET build comfort and confidence in the Canadian workplace.
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