Employment and work in Calgary, Alberta
CIWA - Childcare Training for Low Literacy Immigrant Women
Offered by New Friends and Neighbourhood Groups- Varsity Group
In short
This program equips immigrant and refugee women with tools and strategies to enhance their employability in the childcare sector and obtain a Child Development Assistant Certificate. 36 weeks of in-class training.
- Who it is for
- Women, Newcomers and immigrants; Women, Newcomer (arrived within 5 years), Immigrant (arrived over 5 years ago)
- What it helps with
- Money to get by, Learning and school, Knowing where to go, Skills for work, A job
- Where
- #200 - 138 4 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4Z4
- How to reach
- Contact through New Friends and Neighbourhood Groups- Varsity Group: (403) 263-4414 · workplaceservices@ciwa-online.com · Website
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About this service
This program equips immigrant and refugee women with tools and strategies to enhance their employability in the childcare sector and obtain a Child Development Assistant Certificate.
Program Details
- 36 weeks of in-class training
- 8 weeks of work experience
- Gain skills required of a Child Development Assistant
- Computer training
- Canadian workplace preparation
- Employment skills training
Eligible Clients
The program is available to immigrant women with less than 12 years of education and Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 3-5. Eligible clients include permanent residents, refugees and Canadian citizens with language and cultural barriers.
Additional Program Information
- Child Development Assistant Certificate is offered in collaboration with Bow Valley College
- Work experience is offered in collaboration with businesses and non-profit organizations
- One-on-one mentoring support is available
- Job search help upon completion of program
- Follow-up support after program completion
How do I get in touch?
Call (403) 263-4414, email workplaceservices@ciwa-online.com, or use the website.
Listed in Calgary, Alberta.
#200 - 138 4 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4Z4
#200 - 138 4 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4Z4Calgary, Alberta
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