Calgary Immigrant Educational Society

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Majority of Programming has been moved online due to COVID 19. For the most up to date COVID information please see the link in the organization description 

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMS

• LINC (Difficultly lvl. Beginner-Intermediate) - Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada provides free full-time and part-time English classes to help learners integrate in Canada. To Learn More Click Here

• LINC Literacy (difficulty lvl. Beginner-Intermediate) - Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada provides free full-time and part-time English classes to help learners integrate in Canada. To Learn More Click Here 

• Drop-In ESL (difficulty lvl. Beginner-Intermediate-Advanced) - Flexible English classes that you can attend whenever fits your schedule. Open to both Newcomers and Canadian Citizens. To Learn More Click Here

• Literacy & Basic English (difficulty lvl. Beginner) - A low-stress program for English learners struggling with letters, numbers, and basic words in English. Open to both Newcomers and Canadian Citizens. To Learn More Click Here

• Computer Access for Literacy Learners (difficulty lvl. Beginner) - An introductory computer class which also provides English language instruction. To Learn More Click Here

• Reading Room (difficulty lvl. Beginner) - One-on-one tutoring support for learners who struggle with reading and writing. To Learn More Click Here

• LINC Home Study (difficulty lvl. Intermediate-Advanced (Online) - Free English classes offered online for learners who can’t attend in-class due to illness, disability, conflicting work schedules, or lack of childcare. To Learn More Click Here

• LINC Blended (difficulty lvl. Intermediate-Advanced (Classroom + Online) - Free English class for learners that want the flexibility to attend school both in-class and online. To Learn More Click Here

• Open ESL (difficulty lvl. Intermediate-Advanced (Online) - Intermediate level English classes for Visa holders OR those who have an interest in moving to Canada. Classes are taught online by Canadian volunteer teachers using the Zoom platform. To Learn More Click Here

• English Conversation: Connect Online (ECCO) (diifuclty lvl. Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced) - A free weekly English conversation class hosted online over Zoom. To Learn More Click Here

• Newcomer Introduction to Classes Online (NICO) (difficulty lvl. Beginner) - Learn how to take classes online. This course will help you prepare for other online English & Employment programs. To Learn More Click Here

• English for Employment Online: Job Search (difficulty lvl) Intermediate-Advanced (Online) - A self-directed English language course that prepares students for finding work in Canada. To Learn More Click Here

• Workplace Online Retention Class (WORC) (difficulty lvl. Intermediate-Advanced) - A self-directed English language course that prepares students for moving up in their career and keeping their job. To Learn More Click Here

• Indigenous Voices in the Classroom Offered as a part of LINC - Comprehensive lesson plans designed to better introduce newcomers to the history of Indigenous peoples in Canada. To Learn More Click Here

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EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS 

• Employment Skills Training (EST) - Helps you find a new job (or a better one) through business communications training, job search skills, and networking opportunities. For More Info Click Here

• Empowering Youth through Employment (EYE) - Provides young adult newcomers with valuable career training and a work placement at a local organizations. For More Info Click Here

• Enhancing Youth Possibilities (EYP) - Fast-track employment training & work placement for youth between 15 and 29 years of age. For More Info Click Here

• Entrepreneurship Development Training (EDT) - Prepares you to start and run your own business while avoiding common management mistakes. For More Info Click Here

• Occupation Specific Training (OST) - Start your career in Childcare, Warehouse Logistics, or Security with this workplace training course. For More Info Click Here

• Return to Work in Alberta (ROWA) - Customized, one-on-one support to help you find the job you are looking for. For More Info Click Here

• Office Administration Program - Prepares you for a job in office administration and learning how to work in a Canadian office environment. For More Info Click Here

• Basic Accounting - Helps you learn the basics of Canadian-style accounting, including cash flows, bookkeeping, financial statements and more. For More Info Click Here

• Advanced Accounting - Develop your skills in advanced accounting principles including taxation, payroll, benefits. For More Info Click Here

• QuickBooks - Familiarize yourself with the QuickBooks software program and learn how to complete ledgers, inventory, and more. For More Info Click Here

• Sage 50 - Discover the Sage 50 software program and improve your skills with payroll, inventory, and more. For More Info Click Here

• Computer Skills for Employment - Receive the computer and communication skills you need to find work in the Canadian marketplace. For More Info Click Here

• Advanced Computers - Improve your knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite and more advanced computer essentials. For More Info Click Here

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SETTLEMENT ASSISTANCE

• ReNEW Program - One-on-one support to help if you’re struggling with culture shock, isolation, domestic abuse, and other emotional problems. Click Here For More Info

• Settlement Chat - Live chat settlement support and counselling to help you understand your new home in Calgary. Click Here For More Info

• Arms Open Mentoring - Matches you with a student volunteer who can help move with you around the city as a local guide. Click Here For More Info

• Money Smart Financial Literacy - Helps you save and spend money wisely by teaching you about different financial services, banks, and more Click Here For More Info

• Care for Newcomer Children (CNC) - Provides free childcare if you are a student of our LINC or LINC Literacy English language programs. Click Here For More Info

• Welcome Resources Information Program (WRIP) - An information service that can answer your questions about services available for immigrants in Calgary. Click Here For More Info

• Gardens by Refugees and Other newcomers Welcomed (GROW) - An innovative community garden program if you are interested in growing food and meeting new people in the city. Click Here For More Info

• Newcomer Community Cookbook - A series of recipe videos from around the world, demonstrated by our newcomer clients, staff & volunteers. Click Here For More Info

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