- Description
- Services include:
- settlement counselling and orientation:
- information and referral
- assistance with government benefits application
- assessment of English language skills
- referral to English language instruction
Settlement Workers in Schools Program (SWIS) -- provides settlement support to newcomer families in schools during the school year (Sep-Jun). Settlement workers connect with newcomer students and families. One-on-one and group settings. Provide settlement-related information for successful integration * services are available to all UGDSB and WCDSB schools.
Coordinated Language Assessment and Referral Services (CLARS) -- Eligibility screening, language skills assessment and referral to government-funded English language programs including Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC), LINC Home Study, English as a Second Language (ESL) programs, Enhanced Language Training (ELT), Occupation-Specific Language Training (OSLT), and Specialized Language Training (SLT).
Translation and Interpretation Program Services (TIPS) -- services for individuals and organizations
Employment Counselling Services -- assistance with resumés and job search, employment training including Canadian workplace culture, computer skills, and worker health and safety information.
Programs and Groups:- income tax clinics, income tax information sessions
- Orientation to Ontario Workshop
- English conversation circles
- one-on-one conversation practice
- Women's Group
- Seniors' groups
Commissioner of Oaths - Comments
- Welcoming Refugees - It is recommended that sponsors connect sponsored refugees to Immigrant Services as soon as possible upon their arrival in Guelph Wellington. Settlement staff are trained and experienced in the settlement and integration of newcomers, helping them to identify immediate needs and connect with relevant community services. Service providers within the community may contact the Settlement Services Integration Coordinator with any questions or for more information.
- Eligibility
- Settlement Services -- open to newcomers who are permanent residents, convention refugees, protected persons, live-in caregivers, refugee claimants or naturalized Canadian citizens
Language Assessment and Referral Centre (LARC) -- Adults 18 years or older are eligible if they meet one of these criteria: Canadian citizens born outside of Canada; permanent resident; Convention refugees, protected persons or refugee claimants; workers admitted under the Live-In Caregiver program; applicants under other programs holding the initial letter of approval from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. - Application Process
- Contact office or visit website for a full list of programs, groups and information session details -- registration required.
Coordinated Language Assessment and Referral Services (CLARS) -- Call ahead to verify eligibility, book assessment appointment and confirm documents (Permanent Resident (PR) card or Landing paper with passport) to access service.
- Office
- 519-836-2222
- Fax
- 519-837-2884
- Web Site
- Visit Website
- [email protected]
- Mailing Address
- 104 Dawson Rd
Unit 102
Guelph, ON, N1H 1A6
Canada - Languages
- Arabic, Cantonese, Dari, English, Farsi, Hindi, Mandarin, Punjabi, Spanish, Urdu, Vietnamese, Other - Tigrigna, Amharic
- Fees
- Service - Translation and Interpretation, call for information. None - Settlement, Language Assessment, Employment Services, Programs, Groups and Information Sessions.
- Documents Required
- Completed applications required.
- Accessibility
- Fully Accessible
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- Copyright
- 211 Ontario North
- Last Updated On
- December 4, 2023
- Address
- 104 Dawson Rd, Unit 102
Guelph, ON, N1H 1A6
Cross street: Dawson Rd and Speedvale Ave W
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon9:00 am to 4:30 pmTue9:00 am to 4:30 pmWed9:00 am to 4:30 pmThu9:00 am to 4:30 pmFri9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm - Service Area(s)
- Guelph
- Wellington County
