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TIES Westwinds - Employment Skills Training

Offered by The Immigrant Education Society - Westwinds (TIES)

Website checked March 2026

In short

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

Who it is for
Newcomers and immigrants, Refugees; Newcomer (arrived within 5 years), Immigrant (arrived over 5 years ago), Refugee claimant, Convention refugee
What it helps with
Money to get by, Learning and school, Skills for work, A job
Cost and access
Free
Where
#311 - 32 Westwinds Crescent NE, Calgary, AB T3J 5H2
How to reach
Contact through The Immigrant Education Society - Westwinds (TIES): (587) 392-4177 · wwreception@immigrant-education.ca · Website
Last verified
, by the organization
About this service

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.

In this program, you will study four categories (up to 80 hours in each) that are important for working in Canada:

  • Job search skills
  • Canadian business communication
  • Computer skills for job readiness
  • Seminars and networking opportunities

EST students also receive a FREE monthly bus pass while they are enrolled in class.

EST students receive up to $500/month per child to purchase childcare services from a licensed facility while they are enrolled in class.

Who can use it?

Permanent residents, refugees and live-in caregivers

How do I get in touch?

Call (587) 392-4177, email wwreception@immigrant-education.ca, or use the website.

Phone
(587) 392-4177
Email
wwreception@immigrant-education.ca
Website
https://www.immigrant-education.ca/programs/employment/employment-skills-training/

Listed in Calgary, Alberta.

#311 - 32 Westwinds Crescent NE, Calgary, AB T3J 5H2

#311 - 32 Westwinds Crescent NE, Calgary, AB T3J 5H2Calgary, Alberta

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