Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre Language Programs
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Record Details
Social Media	Website: www.dbncentre.com/
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Description & Services
Alternate Name	Newcomer Settlement Program ; NSP
Description	Offers Language Instruction for Newcomers (LINC) and Enhanced Language Training    Language Instruction For Newcomers To Canada (LINC) - free English classes * morning, afternoon, and evening classes and Saturdays* Levels 1-7, computers * child care and infant care provided free of charge to students    Enhanced Language Training (ELT) With Bridge-to-Work Co-Op Placement - free 12-week in-class * develop occupation-specific language and industry terminology * improve skills in business writing * become familiar with Canadian workplace culture and business ethics * learn workers' rights and employment standards * job search techniques and more * online research/computerized ESL learning    10-week co-op placement - gain Canadian experience * build professional network * practice in own or related field * obtain Canadian references * meet new people
Areas Served	Brampton
Boundaries	Mississauga East
Eligibility	Ages: 18 year(s) and up LINC Program - permanent residents of Canada: landed immigrants, convention refugees * refugee claimants and citizens are NOT eligible Enhanced Language Training - Advanced English Skills at Level 6 or higher * Basic computer skills (MS Word, Internet & Email) * Landed Immigrant, Permanent Resident or Convention Refugee
Application	Registration required for LINC classes
Fees	None - Services are free
Languages	English
Contact Information
Address	3650 Dixie Road, Suite 103 Mississauga, ON L4Y 3V9   View Google Map
Intersection	Dixie Road & Burnhamthorpe Road East
Office Phone	905-629-1873
Fax	905-629-0791
After Hours Phone	905-629-1873
E-Mail	mivanova@dixiebloor.org
Website	www.dbncentre.com/
Primary Contact	Maria Ivanova, Manager
Primary Executive	Lynn Petrushchak, Executive Director; Phone: 905-629-1873 ext 254; Email: lynnp@dixiebloor.ca
Other Details
Established	1998
Funding	Regional / Municipal ; Provincial ; Federal ; Fundraising ; United Way ; Foundation - Trillium Foundation
Service Level	(50) Non Profit
Subjects
Subjects	Counselling ; Employment ; English as a second language ; Immigrants ; Information and referral ; Job search training ; Language instruction ; Resumes