What Is Employment Skills Training? (EST)
Thanks to the support of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), CIES is proud to offer the free of charge Employment Skills Training Program (EST). This program equips unemployed immigrants with the skills to secure employment in Canada. Clients will make a career plan, build an effective resume and cover letter, learn effective business communication techniques, develop interview preparation skills, and soft skills to navigate Canadian business culture.
Clients with Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) of 4 and above are welcome to register for Employment Skills Training. A free monthly bus pass and free of charge childminding are eligible for clients with children aged 19 months to 6 years old who are enrolled in CIES’ Care for Newcomer Children (CNC) program.
EST Curriculum
Job Search Skills (up to 80 hours)
- Overview of the Canadian job market
- Goal setting and career planning
- Accessing the hidden job market in Calgary, Alberta
- Job search strategies, job postings and job fairs
- Canadian-style professional resume and cover letter preparation
- Secrets to success in the Canadian-style job interview
- Network building and connection
- Canadian small talk
- Understanding Canadian culture and Canadian business culture
- Understanding employers’ expectations
- Application procedures
- Using social media to find jobs and build professional networks in Alberta
Canadian-Style Business Communication (up to 80 hours)
- Presentation and public speaking skills
- Stress management and confidence building
- Conflict resolution and problem solving
- Work prioritization and time management
- Verbal and non-verbal communication
- Uses of ALIS
Computer Skills for Job Readiness (up to 160 hours)
- MS Office: Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and Power Point
- Computer Hardware and Software
- Internet Knowledge and Operation/Online Job Search
- Google and Outlook calendars
Seminars (up to 80 hours)
- Guest speakers from the corporate sector/networking opportunities
Am I Eligible?
- Open to Permanent Residents, Refugees, and Live-In Caregivers
- Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) 4 or higher
- Commitment to complete the 3-month program
When Is This Class?
- Up to 320 hours of training over 3 months
- Full-time classes run Monday to Thursday from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm, and Fridays from 8:30 am to 11:30 am.
- Full-Time Class Sessions
Intake Session Dates 1st intake Apr.2- Jun. 22, 2018 2nd intake Jul.3- Sep. 21, 2018 3rd intake Oct.1 – Dec.21, 2018 4th intake Jan.7-Mar.29, 2019
- Full-Time Class Sessions
- Part-time classes run Monday to Thursday from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
- Part-Time Class Sessions
Intake Session Dates 1st intake Apr.2- Aug.17, 2018 2nd intake Sept.3, 2018 – Jan. 31, 2019
- Part-Time Class Sessions
- Classes are closed for Christmas and New Years (December 22, 2018 – January 6th, 2019)
Where Is This Class?
This program is offered at two locations:
- Calgary Immigrant Educational Society: 1723 – 40th Street Southeast, Calgary, AB. T2A 7Y3.
- For more information, call 403-235-3666.
- The Welcome Centre for New Immigrants: 3820 – 32nd Street Northeast, Calgary, AB. T1Y 7L9.
- For more information, call 403-291-0002.
How Do I Join This Class?
To apply for this class, fill out the form below.
What If I Have Other Questions?
If you have any questions about this program, fill out the contact form below.