Resources for Newcomers

General Resources

Settlement.org

Funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, it contains settlement information for all types of newcomers. It includes translation

InMyLanguage.org

Provides Ontario residents with information in 11 different languages that cover a wide range of topics.

City of Kingston Immigration

City of Kingston has developed a list of Arabic resources that may assist newcomers in learning more about life in Canada

St. Lawrence-Rideau Volunteer Translator List

Contact the St. Lawrence Rideau Immigration Partnership at 613-498-2111 or diversitymatters@eecentre.com

Job Resources

Employment and Education Centre

Offers a comprehensive package of employment services in Brockville and the Leeds region. Includes employment coaching, workshops, resume writing, and free access to computers and the internet.

613-498-2111, 105 Strowger Blvd.

CSE Consulting

Provides services to all job seekers in Grenville county with employment centres with free internet, computer labs and fax machines in Prescott and Kemptville. Career coaching and additional training opportunities are also available.

Brockville: 613-342-2312, 51 King St. East

Prescott: 613-925-0222, 191 King St. East

Kemptville: 613-258-6576, 125 Prescott St.

Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB)

Offers a free e-learning portal for HR, employers, and assessors. Helps you understand the level of language that is required for a particular job.