Language Training and Childcare Services
Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)
This program offers free English language classes for immigrant and refugee women who are permanent Canadian residents.
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English Arabicعربي/ Punjabi Mandarin/汉语 Spanish/Español Pebbles in the Sand
The Pebbles in the Sand program is designed for immigrant and refugee women with 0-7 years of education and little to no literacy skills in their mother tongue. Brochure
Canadian Pronunciation
The Canadian Pronunciation program equips women with tools and strategies to enhance their Canadian English pronunciation skills. Brochure
HIPPY Canada
HIPPY Canada helps immigrant and refugee parents prepare their 3 and 4 year old children for school. Brochure
Bridging the Gap for Foreign Trained Accountants
Bridging the Gap for Foreign-Trained Accountants’ project assists professional immigrant women with accounting and finance backgrounds transition into accounting positions in Canada. Brochure
Links to Success: Skills Enhancement and Internships for Young Immigrant Mothers
Links to Success 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
Health Literacy Curriculum for Low Literacy Immigrant Women
Increasing health awareness will contribute to creating healthier communities and will support the integration of marginalized families. This project is funded by Alberta Advanced Education and Technology, and offered in partnership with Bow Valley College, Keyano College, Calgary Health Region, Calgary Immigrant Education Society, Lethbridge Family Services and the YMCA.
SMILES Childcare (Small Multicultural Immigrants Learning Early Strategies)
SMILES delivers quality childcare for children aged 6 months to 6 years. Childcare is offered free of charge for all parents participating in CIWA programs. Brochure
For further information about any of the programs, please contact:
Mara Hawkins
Manager, Language Training, Childcare and Employment Services
(403)444-1756
language@ciwa-online.com
