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Specialized Language Training Courses
We're eager to help you Put your English to Work!!
Thames Valley District School Board Adult ESL offers free ESL classes that include work placements, Vocation Specific English, and also Job Preparation. We work with our community partners - such as Hudson's Bay, Home Depot, and London Police - to provide these courses. The purpose of these programs is to help newcomers get experience in the careers they eventually want to pursue.
A new program package, FUSION SLT, has been developed to maximize opportunities leading to an apprenticeship. It consists of an Specialized Langugae Training course, one or two Credit courses and a work placement though the Cooperative Education Department. Currently there are three Fusion packages: for the field of early childhood education, for the field of food & hospitality, for working in the cosmetology industry - hairstyling.
An example is a former Home Depot learner who was a plumber in his home country. He was logically placed in the plumbing department during his Home Depot work placement. He was able to learn the necessary vocabulary, gain product knowledge while meeting home owners and plumbers alike in his department. Following the work placement, he had a short period of employment with the Home Depot. He has resigned and is working full-time as a permanent employee with a factory which has committed to training him as a plumber for their corporation.
These are great programs. We've been able to get people jobs!
(Information flyers & Applications at bottom of this page can be downloaded) Fusion SLT for Hairstyling ( Learners will focus on the language skills expected of workers in the field of aesthetics. They will gain a better understanding of the cultural expectations, improve their communication skills and learn terminology associated within this sector. SLT Fusion Package which includes the SLT course, 2 OSSD credit courses, and a 14-week work co-op placement in a hairstyling salon. Fusion SLT for Food & Hospitality ( Learners will focus on the language skills expected of workers in the field of hospitality. They will gain a better understanding of the cultural expectations, improve their communication skills and learn terminology associated within this sector. Learners will receive training to obtain Food Handlers and Smart Serve Certification. The Fusion Package includes the SLT course, two credits (Baking & Cooking), and a 6-week work co-op placement in the hospitality industry. Fusion SLT for Childcare Occupations ( Learners will focus on the language skills expected of workers in the field of childcare. They will gain a better understanding of the cultural expectations, improve their communication skills and learn terminology associated within this sector. This course should be of special interest to people thinking of obtaining their ECE accreditation or working as an assistant in a licensed childcare. The Fusion Package includes the SLT course, one credit (Parenting) and a 6-week work co-op placement, giving participants hands-on experience in a childcare setting. · 2013-2014 Intake Sept 4 2013 – Feb 28 2014 Work placement at Home Depot Mar 31 2014 – Sept 5 2014 Work placement at Hudson's Bay Specialized Language Training for Law Enforcement ( Students will learn the language for employment in law enforcement. The aim is to improve language and employment readiness skills and assist in forming networking opportunities with London Police Services. This course could also be considered a preparatory course for learners interested in enrolling in a college Police Foundations diploma course or employment with a security firm. Specialized Language Training for Health Professionals Learners will focus on improving their communication skills and pronunciation of terminology, and gain a better understanding of the cultural and bioethical expectations in the field of health. NEW NEW NEW Fusion SLT for Personal Support Worker ( Learners will focus on the language skills expected of a Personal Support Worker in the field of Healthcare. They will gain a better understanding of the cultural expectations, improve their communication skills and learn terminology associated within this sector. The Fusion package includes the SLT course and 2 credit course(s) in preparation for the 5-month PSW Accredited training. .
Course Offerings
Mar 3, 2014 - June 25, 2014 Hairstyling course & Work placement September 2014 Intake
Sept 4 2013 - Apr 29 2014 Work placement arranged
Dec 4 2013 - Jun 20 2014 Work placement arranged with local childcare operators
slt@tvdsb.on.ca
Law Enforcement Flyer (PDF -283 KB)
Law Enforcement Application (PDF -177 KB)
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