Transcript Enhanced Language Training

Enhanced Language Training (ELT)
Bridge-to-Work Training Program for Internationally Trained Professionals (ITPs)
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Enhanced Language Training (ELT)
Immigration in Durham Region
Interesting stats…
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*Between 2001 and 2006 Durham Region’s immigrant population increased by
19%, representing 20% of the total population and 34% of Durham Region’s
overall population growth.
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*Between 2008 and 2036 it is estimated that Durham Region’s immigrant
population will increase annually by 3%.
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Implications: Employers who take into consideration Durham’s changing labour
force when establishing recruitment and workplace practices, will greatly benefit
from accessing a talented pool of internationally trained professionals.
*Source: Community Development Council of Durham, Research Brief, Feb/10 – ‘Immigration in the Region of Durham: Growth of Community’
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Enhanced Language Training (ELT)
Program Overview
Historical Overview
 Delivered by the Durham Continuing Education
since 2007.
 Funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
 Assists 54 internationally trained
professionals (ITPs) annually.
 Has assisted 250 (ITPs) since 2007.
 Has partnered with over 150 employers since its
inception.
 Established long-term and on-going employer
relationships.
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Enhanced Language Training (ELT)
Program Overview
8 Weeks
Internship/Mentoring
8 Weeks
ln-class Training
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Job search preparation
Labour market research
Workplace English
Workplace
professionalism
 Business
communication skills
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Hands on training
On-site coaching and mentoring
Networking
Connect with sector specific
professionals/colleagues
• Canadian workplace
experience
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Enhanced Language Training (ELT)
Program Overview
16 Week Program
Full Time Day Sessions
3 Locations - Oshawa, Pickering & Ajax
Internship or Mentoring
Up to 8 weeks (40 days)
internship workplace
experience or mentoring
8 week in-class portion
Monday to Friday
8:30 am to 2:00 pm
Durham Continuing Education
120 Centre Street South, Oshawa
9:00 am to 2:30 pm
Welcome Centre Pickering - 1400 Bayly Street, Pickering
Welcome Centre Ajax - 458 Fairall Street, Ajax
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Enhanced Language Training (ELT)
Registration/Eligibility
Participant Eligibility Requirements
 Newcomer to Canada and internationally trained professional.
 Updated language assessment required (completed within
the past six months).
 Professionals with advanced English language proficiency
skills (CLB 6+).
 Permanent Resident (Landed Immigrant), Convention
Refugee and Protected Persons (Section 95).
 Clear ‘Criminal Reference Check’ (Volunteer Sector).
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Enhanced Language Training (ELT)
Supports Provided to ITPs via ELT
 Childcare assistance to
eligible clients during
in-class and internship
training.
 Transportation assistance
to eligible clients during
16 week program.
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Enhanced Language Training (ELT)
Mentoring - The Benefits
 Professional development of leadership, coaching and
management skills.
 Personal gratification and sense of ‘giving back’.
 On-going support from placement coordinator.
 Access to highly skilled professionals to address gaps in
human resources during peak business and vacation times.
 Access to an expanded pool of potential employees.
 Workplace health insurance coverage for all interns.
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Enhanced Language Training (ELT)
Becoming an Internship Supervisor
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Contact the ELT placement coordinator to review your workplace
needs.
Suitable ELT participant resumes will be forwarded directly to you.
You select the participants that you wish to interview.
A preliminary interview meeting is arranged between you and the
identified candidate.
A Workplace Education Agreement (a workplace health and safety
insurance document) is signed by the host employer, placement
coordinator and successful candidate indicating the placement start and
end dates.
The selected candidate commences the internship and completes a
mid-way and final exit interview.
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Enhanced Language Training (ELT)
Becoming a Mentor
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Contact the ELT placement coordinator.
A suitable ELT participant will be matched with you.
The placement coordinator will facilitate a preliminary ‘meeting’
between the mentor and mentee.
Mentees and mentors establish ‘their mentoring process’
(e.g. in person, via phone or email).
‘Meeting’ frequency is mutually agreed to by the mentor and mentee.
A Workplace Education Agreement (a workplace health and safety
insurance document) is signed by the mentor, the placement
coordinator and successful candidate indicating the mentorship start
and end dates.
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Enhanced Language Training (ELT)
Mentor vs. Intern Supervisor
Mentor
Intern Supervisor
Purpose: To provide career
guidance, coaching and networking
advice.
• Purpose: To provide daily, on-site
direction and coaching in the
workplace.
Commitment Level: Less frequent
 Commitment Level: On-going
and mutually agreed to by the mentor
and daily for (up to) an 8 week
and mentee.
internship placement period.
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Enhanced Language Training (ELT)
Mentoring – Employer Testimonials
“Amazing program! What a great idea!” - Canadian Red
Cross (Durham Region)
“We’re swamped during our final year audits. It’s great to
have the extra help.” - University of Ontario Institute of
Technology
‘We’ve had great success with the ELT program!’- Scotiabank
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Enhanced Language Training (ELT)
ELT Class – April 2011
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Enhanced Language Training (ELT)
Alana Magsombol
Enhanced Language Training Client Counsellor/Placement Coordinator
Durham Continuing Education
Tel: (905) 440.4488
[email protected]
Valerie Mason
Enhanced Language Training Supervisor
Durham Continuing Education
Tel: (905) 440.7317 Fax: (905) 440.4525
[email protected]
Visit: www.dce.ca for more information.
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