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Program:
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Language and Settlement Services
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Address:
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South Essex Community Council
215 Talbot St E
Leamington, ON
N8H 3X5
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Map
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm * Sat 8:30am-12:30pm
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Executives:
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Carolyn Warkentin - Executive Director
South Essex Community Council
519-326-8629 ext 320 * cwarkentin@secc.on.ca
Stephen Gard - Manager of Programs & Development
South Essex Community Council
519-326-8629 x.365 * sgard@secc.on.ca
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Service Description:
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A comprehensive range of settlement services including: needs assessment, settlement plan development, form filling, one-to-one counselling and information and referral services
Language services include classroom instruction and one-to-one tutoring * Free on-site childcare is available to those who qualify * Registration and formal language assessment is required for all LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) classes
English speaking adults can attend Adult Literacy classes and improve reading, writing, basic math and digital literacy through one-to-one tutoring or small group instruction
Other services include:
- Citizenship Classes
- Translation Services
- Commissioning and Declaration Services
- Welcoming Communities - building community connections through social activities
- High School to Community Support Transition Program
- Newcomer Youth Group
- Spark After School Program
- Cultural Competency Training - for employers, businesses and other interested groups roup
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Application:
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Call * registration required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Assessment will determine appropriate services
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Languages:
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English * French * Arabic * Spanish * Burmese
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Language Notes:
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French website
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