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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Occupation-specific Language Training (OSLT) Program at George Brown College helps prepare newcomers for the workplace by focusing on the language and communication expectations of specific occupations in Canada. Many newcomers have considerable background and experience from their home country but have not worked in their field in Canada. OSLT builds cultural awareness to support communication in a professional Canadian work environment. Learning materials and activities reflect common workplace-based situations. The college's instructors are experienced in teaching ESL to adults and draw upon the participants' knowledge and experience of the subject matter.
Participants will develop the language and communication skills needed to:
- Understand workplace culture in their occupation and sector
- Interact effectively with their colleagues, clients and supervisors
- Give and receive information by email and telephone
- Interview and network effectively
- Develop soft skills
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REGISTRATION DETAILS
A list of offered courses can be accessed on the School Program link below, under the "Current Schedule" tab.
How to apply:
To be considered, please submit the following documents by email to: oslt@georgebrown.ca
- a copy of your resume; &
- a valid Canadian Language Benchmark* (CLB) score (must be taken within 24 months of the start date of the OSLT course).
To book a CLB assessment, please contact the YMCA Language Assessment and Referral Services: Language Assessment and Referral Services | YMCA GTA
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Participants must be permanent residents, protected persons (convention refugees) or CUAET status and have:
- Training or experience in a specified occupation or sector but need to improve their occupation-specific communication skills
- Language proficiency at Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels 6 to 8* in at least one language skill area or Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) of 5/6 to 8 for courses taught in French
*Inter-professional Health Care Teams and Professional Managers courses require CLB levels 7-8.
PRIMARY CONTACT
School of ESL & Immigrant Education
341 King St. E, 3rd Floor, Room 317
Toronto ON M5A 1L1
t 416-415-5000 ext. 6980
e oslt@georgebrown.ca
School:
George Brown College St. James Campus
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ADDRESS
George Brown College St. James Campus
200 King Street East,
Toronto, ON M5A 3W8