Friday, 13 May 2011

Services are available to help temporary foreign workers settle into their lives and work in Canada. EMCN settlement counsellors can provide the following services:

Our Services
  • Collaborative settlement services to temporary workers and employers
  • Customized cultural awareness / sensitivity presentations to groups and organizations
  • Settlement information, orientation workshops and referrals in one-on-one sessions
  • Settlement and integration supports including:
    • Assistance with issues regarding basic services (healthcare, housing, transportation, adult learning opportunities, etc.)
    • Assistance / Advocacy with government forms & offices
    • Help with translation / interpretation needs
    • Support to communities providing assistance to temporary foreign workers
  • Workshop and individualized assistance to give temporary foreign workers the tools they need to find immediate employment, including:
    • Resume / cover letter preparation
    • Interviewing / cold calling
    • Networking
    • Hidden job markets
Informal Weekly Class
The Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers hosts a free conversation class for Temporary Foreign Workers. This is an informal weekly class for intermediate English speakers to practice conversational English and improve confidence.

Date: Every Tuesday
Open Hour: 7:00 A.M - 8:30 A.M
Place: Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers
11713 82 street
Room Number: Room 3-3


Contact
Learn more about the program at Settlement Counsellor for Temporary Foreign Workers
Phone: 780-424-7709

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