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The Workplace English for Personal Support Workers (PSWs) program is a free 10-week online training course designed to help PSWs improve their English language and communication skills for success in the workplace.
Program Features:
Two Learning Options:
Teacher-led online classes
Self-directed online modules
Two Proficiency Levels:
Intermediate Level: Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 3-5
Advanced Level: Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 6-8
Employment support and job readiness resources
An ESL program funded by the Government of Ontario (Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development of Ontario)
Build effective communication skills for interacting with clients, families, and healthcare teams
Improve spoken and written English for workplace clarity, confidence, and professionalism
Understand Canadian workplace culture, rights, and responsibilities to support career growth
Access employment support through coaching, job search workshops, employer-led sessions, job fairs and networking events
To enroll, you must meet all of the following criteria:
PSW student/graduate/employee, Internationally Educated Nurse (IEN), Home Support Worker (HSW), or Healthcare worker
AND Permanent Resident, Protected Person, Canadian Citizen, or Refugee Claimant
AND valid English assessment: Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) score of 3 to 8