What are the Workplace English Services?

YWCA’s Workplace English Services are for women and gender-diverse immigrants over the age of 18 who are seeking language support to help them find and maintain a job.  If you are a newcomer woman or gender-diverse person in Newfoundland, this space can offer confidential and non-judgmental support and community connection.

Who is Eligible for Workplace English Services?

  • Immigrant women and gender-diverse newcomers to Canada (ages 18+)

  • Open to newcomers regardless of immigration status (this includes permanent residents, temporary residents, refugees, international students, etc.).

  • Currently unemployed or employed part-time and wanting to find an employment ( priority will be given to unemployed applicants).

  • A CLB level 3, 4, or 5 or equivalent (if unsure of level please reach out).

 

English Conversation Circles

The YWCA Connextions English Language Program hosts English Conversation Circles every Friday 11:30-1:30 pm.

Register here for conversation circles

Who can attend?

  • Immigrant women and gender-diverse newcomers to Canada (ages 18+)

  • Open to newcomers regardless of immigration status (this includes permanent residents, temporary residents, refugees, international students, etc.).

  • Currently unemployed or employed part-time and wanting to find an employment ( priority will be given to unemployed applicants).

  • A CLB level 3, 4, or 5 or equivalent (if unsure of level please reach out).

10-Week Workplace English Program

Connextions 10-Week Workplace English Program is for immigrant women and gender-diverse newcomers (over the age of 18) who are facing difficulties entering the job market because of English.

Topics include:

  • Workplace Language Skill development such as: Document Use, Oral Communication, working with others, reading, writing, and problem-solving.

  • Language skill development related to securing employment: Résumé and cover letter development, navigating job ads, and interview skill development.

Application Status: Closed

Next Cohort: Winter 2027

4-Week ONLINE Workplace English Program

The YWCA Workplace English Program is for women and gender-diverse immigrants over the age of 18 who are seeking language support to help them find and maintain a job.  If you are a newcomer woman or gender-diverse person in Newfoundland, this space can offer confidential and non-judgmental support and community connection.

Date: Tuesday November 3th to Thursday, November 26, 2026 
Time: 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 
Location: Online

Eligibility Criteria:

  • This space is for women and gender-diverse immigrants in Newfoundland and Labrador.

  • Participants must be over the age of 18. 

  • Services are open to newcomers regardless of immigration status (this includes permanent residents, temporary residents, refugees, international students, etc.).

  • Currently unemployed or employed part-time and wanting to find an employment (priority will be given to unemployed applicants)

  • A CLB level 3, 4 or 5 or equivalent (if unsure of level please reach out).

Program Details:

  • The Workplace language program aims to provide employment related (focusing on janitorial/cleaning jobs) English language support by providing information, guidance, and connection to others. 

  • The language workshop is a confidential, non-judgmental space for participants to discuss shared experiences, support one another and learn English for the workplace. The class is led by YWCA St. John's Language Program Coordinator.

  • Please note that space is limited to 6-8 participants.

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The YWCA St. John’s Connextions Workplace English Program is funded by the
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism.