English for employment
The English for Employment Class is a free English class provided by the Prince Albert Multicultural Council and funded by the Government of Saskatchewan.
Our English for Employment Class is a language training program for new immigrants.
About the program:
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It will assist immigrants with limited English skills in gaining the language proficiency required for finding entry-level occupations and maintaining employment in Canada
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The class is available to Newcomers with a minimum skill level of 4 or higher on their Canadian Language Benchmarks (or equivalent).
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The English for Employment Class is held from 9:00am - 1:00pm every Tuesday and Thursday and grants flexibility to English students also looking to work.
The English for Employment Class is:
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A customized ESL Class for Newcomers
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Teaches about Getting a Job and Saskatchewan's Workplace Norms, Safety and Culture
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Teaches about Labour Standards, WHIMIS, Occupational Health & Safety, and more.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
to take part in our English for Employment program include:
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Must be 18 years of age or older
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Levels 4 to 8 according to the CLBPT or other CLB-cross referenced assessment tests
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Legally entitled to work in Canada (hold a valid Social Insurance Number and/or a valid work permit)
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The applicant MUST be one of the following:
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A temporary resident with a valid work permit who is authorized to remain in Canada for at least two months
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A Naturalized Canadian citizen
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A Permanent Resident who is not eligible for, or cannot access, federal English Classes
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All eligible applicants must also:
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Complete registration and language level assessment testing as necessary
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Maintain satisfactory attendance
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Participate/Involvement in some of PAMC's events and community activities is expected
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Participate in some of Saskatchewan's workplace safety and culture seminar/s;
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ex. Saskatchewan Workers Compensation Board, etc.
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For more information, please contact us at the number provided below.
