Bradford Immigrant and Community Services (BICS):
Clients can be assisted via
telephone, and email. LINC (Language
Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) classes are currently offered
online.
Clients requiring any assistance can call the office number (905-775-3343) or send an email to inquiries@bradfordimmigrant.ca.
For more information please visit: http://bradfordimmigrant.ca
English Language Learning Classes:
The English Learning Classes want to assure you that the health and well-being of our students and staff remains a top priority for the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB). We are in regular contact with our local health authority, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU), and continue to take their direction on all matters related to COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus).
Registration
To register for our classes and get more details please contact the Learning Centre:
- Barrie – 705-725-8360 x 45151
- Bradford – 905-775-4432
- Collingwood – 705-445-9019
or email Gerry Anderson at
ganderson@scdsb.on.ca
Job Finding Club for Immigrants:The
Job Finding Club for Immigrants at Georgian Employment Services centres
will be closed to walk-in traffic until further notice. However, they
will continue to serve clients remotely. That means this site will not
provide face-to-face services at this time.
Please see the JFCI flyer: 
JFCI 2021-22 Flyer.pdf
You can access all services by connecting to them with:
TEXT: (705) 315-0393 or 705-796-2016;
EMAIL: iwantajob@georgiancollege.ca;
PHONE: (705) 722-1505 ext. 4103 or 4110
For more information please visit: https://www.georgiancollege.ca/job-finding-club-immigrants/
Occupational Specific Language Training (OSLT) Classes:
Georgian College will be offering Workplace Communications Skills for Professional Managers (focused on business and technology) from October to March, and a variety of courses for health care professionals starting at the end of September.
All courses are offered remotely, with a mix of synchronous and asynchronous delivery, and are open to permanent residents and protected persons whose English skills are at an intermediate level (Canadian Language Benchmark 6 to 8.) There is no charge for students to participate in these courses and, as the courses are delivered remotely, students from across the province can participate.
See https://www.georgiancollege.ca/academics/oslt/ for more information. If you have any questions or would like to inquire about a course or to book a CLB assessment, please send an email oslt@georgiancollege.ca or call 705.728.1968, ext.5329.
OSLT_ProfessionalManager_Flyer_ 2021.pdf
Welcome Centre - Mobile Unit:
The
Mobile Unit is serving clients remotely.
Please click on the April 2021 Calendar to learn more about upcoming events: 1. April 2021 - Mobile Unit Calendar.pdf
See upcoming virtual event flyers below:
April 15, 2021 – 7:30pm-8:00pm – Ideas and Tips for Home Gardening Gardening Workshop - WC Mobile Unit - April 15, 2021.pdf
- Mobile Unit Virtual Walk-In Appointments:
Mondays 9:00am – 12:00pm
Thursdays 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Virtual Walk-in Appointments -Mobile Unit.pdf
Staff
will be maintaining their regular availability of 8am-8pm, Monday –
Friday. Clients can reach the Mobile Unit at mobileunit@welcomecentre.ca or call our multilingual communication line at 1-877-761-1155.
For more information please visit: http://www.welcomecentre.ca/
YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka - Immigrant Services:
As
of Friday March 13th, 2020 YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka Immigrant
Services suspended their in person services. They continue to provide
settlement support services via phone, text, email and zoom.
English Language Learning services are using remote and online services and platforms to connect with students.
If you are having contact with individuals who require support please have them phone or text - 705.241.2501.
For more information please visit: https://ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca/immigrant-services/