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Suggest Update| Record #: CND0088 | Last Modified: 18 Mar 2021 | Last Full Update: 18 Mar 2021 |
| Organization Details | |
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| Alternate Name | CLARS; Coordinated Language Assessment and Referral System; Language Assessment and Referral Centre ; CV19 ; ELT; Enhanced Language Training ; Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada; LINC Assessment Centre ; LINC Home Study ; Occupation-Specific Language Training ; OSLT ; YMCAs of Cambridge and Kitchener-Waterloo ; Young Men's Christian Association |
| Areas Served | Waterloo Region |
| Description & Services | |
| Description (Service) | Provide settlement and employment services to assist immigrant and refugees
Coordinated Language Assessment and Referral Centre Eligibility screening, language skills assessment and referral to government-funded English language programs including Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC), LINC Home Study, English as a Second Language (ESL) programs, Enhanced Language Training (ELT), Occupation-Specific Language Training (OSLT), and Specialized Language Training (SLT) |
| Hours | Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Fri 8:30 am-12 noon |
| Eligibility | Immigrants and Refugees; children, youth, adults and older adults Coordinated Language Assessment and Referral Centre Adults 18 years or older are eligible if they meet one of these criteria:
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| Application | Please contact Coordinated Language Assessment and Referral Centre Call to book an appointment. Bring immigration documents (Original landing document, Permanent Resident Card, Citizenship Card). Allow 2-3 hours for the assessment. |
| Languages | English ; Multilingual Staff; Interpretation Services |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Adult English as a Second Language Tests ; Immigrant/Refugee Employment Programs ; Newcomer Settlement Services ~ Refugees ; Newcomer Settlement Services ~ Syrian Community ; Resettlement Assistance Program |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 519-621-1621 |
| Fax | 519-621-2628 |
| Website | www.ymcacambridgekw.ca |
| Address and Location Information | |
| Public Comments | COVID-19 Update: Due to the response to COVID 19, our offices are closed to the public but we continue to provide support by phone, email, zoom, whatsapp and other methods. Please call 519-579-9622 and someone will return your message. You can also email us at newcomers@ckw.ymca.ca. If you need a language other than English, please let us know in the message or email what language you need. |
| Located In Community | Cambridge |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Hespeler Rd. and Can-amera Pkwy. |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
