OSLT Helps Students Showcase their Skills | Faculty of Continuing Education and Training | Seneca Polytechnic

OSLT is fully funded by IRCC and students are full of praise for the courses they take.  “I think this course is a great opportunity for newcomers who want to improve their English. It helps them to get acquainted with the Canadian job culture, job interview process, mentorship platforms, improve communication skills and learn communication strategies” said a recent OSLT Technology graduate.

OSLT students learn the vocabulary used in their specified sector, like accounting and technical terminology, while practicing communication skills through practical activities.  They learn an elevator pitch to use at a networking event or a business meet and greet.  They learn how to present an idea to a supervisor and how to write a report updating progress on a project.  They also build a network of peers that will support them on their career journey.

“Thank you for the opportunity to get free valuable learning and experience in Canada! It's priceless and much appreciated” responded a recent OSLT Accounting and Finance graduate.

New OSLT classes, in Accounting and Finance, Technology, Professional Management and Health will start Fall 2024.  Classes are free for eligible students.  Classes are all online with students meeting on Zoom twice a week.

Please see the link for course descriptions and schedules:

https://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/ce/oslt/#OSLTSchedule

To be eligible for these free OSLT courses, students need to be Permanent Residents or Convention Refugees, (not Canadian citizens or Refugee Claimants), have a Canadian Language Benchmark level 6 – 8, and have prior work experience or training in the sector.

IRCC has also opened up the eligibility criteria to include Ukrainian students with a Temporary Residence and their dependents.  These students still need to have a CLB assessment level 6 – 8 as well as relevant work or training experience.

Students interested in OSLT can email the coordinator for more information:

angela.jacewicz@senecapolytechnic.ca