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Our employment programs are built to help job seekers develop the fundamental skills needed to enter the Canada job market and keep up in an ever-changing economy.

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Bridge for Digital Youth (BDY)

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Bridge for Digital Youth (BDY) is an online, employment training program for youth aged 18 to 30 who are interested in building careers in digital marketing and online business.

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New Beginnings: Ukrainian Employment Support Program (NBUES)

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The New Beginnings: Ukrainian Employment Support (NBUES) Program is dedicated to assisting Ukrainian evacuees with CUAET Visas in entering the workforce. This 16-week program will focus on interpersonal skills, Canadian work culture, workplace communication, and job search strategies. It also covers sector-specific knowledge in fields like housekeeping, construction, and customer service.

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Job Readiness for LINC Learners (JRLL)

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Are you currently on the waiting list for LINC levels 3-4? Job Readiness for LINC Learners (JRLL) helps CLB 3 & 4 learners who have been waiting for the LINC program for three months or longer. JRLL focuses on improving communication skills for work environments, aiming to prepare learners for upcoming LINC classes and offering language support to enhance job readiness.

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Employment Skills Training (EST)

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Are you new to Canada? Are you looking for a job, but having trouble with your search? We offer FREE Employment Skills Training for landed immigrants and refugees.

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Empowering Youth Through Employment (EYE)

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Are you between 15 and 30 years of age? Are you looking for a job? Need to update your employment skills? The Empowering Youth through Employment (EYE) Program offers minimum wage benefit support for 20 weeks, while you learn skills that will make you stand out to potential employers.

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Enhancing Youth Possibilities (EYP) Program

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The Enhancing Youth Possibilities (EYP) program is for youth ages 18 to 29 who are looking to update their employment skills, gain working experience and find a job in Calgary.

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Entrepreneurship Development Training (EDT)

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This program prepares you to start and run your own business while avoiding common management mistakes.

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New Immigrant Women Becoming Entrepreneurs (NIWBE)

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This program is the step in the right direction for any idea, project, or dream that you may have. From selling the goods you create at home, to creating the new “it” thing, we can help you build your new business empire!

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Integrated Women's Entrepreneurship Project (IWEP)

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Supporting underserved women entrepreneurs to gain access to training, advisory and resources needed to start a business, scale up and access new markets.

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English for Employment: Job Search (EEJS)

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Are you a beginner English language learner (CLB 3-4)? Are you looking for a job? You can access helpful resources through the English for Employment: Job Search program. This program was previously called Adult ESL Classroom Online (AECO). The name has been changed to better describe the course content for a newcomer audience.

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OST Warehouse & Logistics Training

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Are you looking for a job? Is English your second language? OST Warehouse/Logistics Training can help you find an entry-level job by offering both English and job-specific workplace training.

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OST Childcare Training

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Are you looking for a job? Is English your second language? OST Childcare can help you find an entry-level childcare job by offering both English and job-specific workplace training.

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Alberta Security Guard Training

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Are you looking for a job? Is English your second language? OST Security Training can help you find an entry-level security job by offering both English and job-specific workplace training.

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Advanced Childhood Educator Training (ACET)

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ACET is a one-year, part-time online program delivered by Bow Valley College in partnership with TIES.

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Job Search Support

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Get one-on-one job search support for newcomers.

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Basic Accounting

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Do you want to learn accounting? If you are a beginner, and you are interested in learning the basics of manual accounting, this program is for you.

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Advanced Accounting

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If you have completed our Basic Accounting program, and you are ready to learn more, the Advanced Accounting program will further develop your skills.

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QuickBooks

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QuickBooks computer software is commonly used in the accounting industry. If you have completed our Basic Accounting program, the QuickBooks program will further develop your skills. Learning QuickBooks software will prepare you for an accounting job in Canada.

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Sage 50

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Sage 50 computer software is commonly used in the accounting industry. If you have completed our Basic Accounting program, the Sage 50 program will further develop your skills. Learning Sage 50 software will prepare you for an accounting job in Canada.

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Clerical & Computer Skills Training

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Are you looking for a job in office administration? This program will prepare you for a position in a modern office environment, including computer skills. You will receive a certificate of achievement for completing this program.

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Administrative Support for a Digital Alberta (ASDA)

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Administrative Support for a Digital Alberta (ASDA) is an online, 14-week employment training program for permanent residents and naturalized Canadian citizens interested in pursuing careers as administrative professionals.

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Land Acknowledgement

TIES is located on the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region, which includes the Blackfoot Confederacy comprising the Siksika, Piikani and Kanai First Nations, the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda including the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Wesley First Nations. The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III.