Employment Skills Services
CIWA’s Employment Skills Program is designed to help immigrant women gain the necessary skills to effectively find sustainable employment.
For further information, registration or for any inquiries regarding specific programs, please contact:
Silvia Vidal
(403)263-4414 ext. 18
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English Arabicعربي/ Punjabi Spanish/Español Mandarin/汉语 Office Administration Program for Immigrant Women
The Office Administration Program Immigrant Women is a full time, 24 week training and work experience program that is designed to help immigrant women gain the skills, information and experience required to enter the Canadian workplace. Brochure
For more information on how to apply please click here.
Employment Services for Low Literacy Immigrant and Refugee Women
This services provides job search support for women who have low English language skills, limited education and little to no Canadian work experience.
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English Arabicعربي/ Punjabi Mandarin/汉语 Spanish/Español Networking Breakfast Meeting
Immigrant women have the opportunity to network with corporate representatives and employment agencies from around Calgary. These meetings allow participants to learn resume tips, talking to potential employers, making good first impressions and networking in Canada, directly from employers. Brochure
Making Changes Program
This is a pre-employment, life skills orientation program done in partnership with the Making Changes Employment Association of Alberta.
Accounting Training
This program offers basic accounting skills to immigrant women through six-week sessions. The course material includes a general introduction to accounting, payroll accounting and Quickbooks software.
Receptionist Training
This training provides immigrant women with the necessary skills and academic knowledge to qualify for entry-level office assistant positions.
Links to Success: Skills Enhancement and Internships for Young Immigrant Mothers project
Links to Success project is a 24 week program designed for young immigrant and refugee mothers who would like to attain meaningful employment and viable career prospects within their chosen field. Brochure
For more information about any of the programs, please contact:
Mara Hawkins
Employment Services Manager
(403)263-4414 ext 179
Employmentservices@ciwa-online.com
