English for Employment (E4E) Program

Develop your English language skills and knowledge of Canadian workplace culture to advance in Saskatchewan's labour market

 

Register for the E4E program

For information on upcoming classes, call 306-652-5850 (toll-free 1-888-652-5850) ext. 107 or email y.peters@ucc.sk.ca. Or, visit our office in Saskatoon.

 

 What is E4E?

The E4E program assists newcomers to Saskatchewan to develop English language skills and knowledge of Canadian workplace culture needed to advance in the provincial labour market Participants improve their English language skills, allowing them to function safely in the SK Labour Market Participants connect to the broader community and social networks Participants find and retain employment compatible with their training, knowledge, skills and experience Participants are aware of information, resources, tools, and services to support their transition into the workplace, society and inclusive communities

 

What will you learn?

Canadian Workplace Culture Workplace Communication Occupational Health & Safety Labour Standards and Human Rights Code Preparing a Resume, Job Search and Interview Skills Personal branding and networking Starting a Business in Saskatchewan And much more!

 

What will you receive?

Guidance towards your language and employment goals Information, resources and tools to support your language and employment needs E4E Certificate upon successful course completion (based on regular attendance) Progress Report Card (based on 6 modules completion) Certification in WHMIS (self-study online course via CCOHS) Additional free e-learning opportunities (if available)

 

Why join E4E classes?

There is no cost — classes are FREE! Small class size (10-12 participants per class) Online, in-person and blended delivery options Interactive and experiential learning Comprehensive content-based curriculum Professional instructors with specialized English teaching experience Meet people and make new friends from around the world!

 

Eligibility criteria:

Newcomer to Saskatchewan (individual who was not born in Canada) 18 years of age or older Temporary residents of the province who are eligible to work in Canada, Permanent Residents, or recent Canadian citizens Unemployed or employed fewer than 32 hours a week on a regular basis, or employed full-time but unable to practice a regulated occupation for which they are foreign trained Learners who have a goal to find work or, if employed, increase their hours of work, or find work more suitable to their foreign training and experience Have been assessed according to the Canadian Language Benchmark National Placement Guidelines with a CLB of 4 or higher

 

For more information, call English Language Training Coordinator Yvonne Peters at 306.652.5850 ext. 107, or e-mail y.peters@ucc.sk.ca.