Occupation-specific Language Training (OSLT) are free communication skills courses for newcomers.
Participants will develop the language and communication skills needed to:
- understand workplace culture in their occupation and sector
- interact effectively with their colleagues, clients and supervisors
- give and receive information by email and telephone
- interview and network effectively
Conestoga College offers OSLT courses in the following areas:
- Business
- Health Sciences
- Human Services
- Technology
Admission requirements
Participants must be permanent residents or protected persons who live in Ontario and have:
- training or experience in a specific occupation or sector, but need to improve their occupation-specific communication skills.
- language proficiency of at least level 5 in Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB). Some courses/modules require higher CLB levels.
Upcoming courses
Workplace Communication Skills for Finance/Accounting
April 7 - June 27, 2025
Two evening Zoom classes per week, plus additional online work
To register or for more information: please email
OSLT@conestogac.on.ca.
Program locations
Classes are currently being held virtually. When in person, courses may be offered at any of the following locations:
- Conestoga Waterloo campus, 108 University Ave. E, Waterloo
- Conestoga Kitchener - Doon campus, 299 Doon Valley Drive, Kitchener
- 800 King St. W., Kitchener
Opportunities and pathways
Students who graduate from any Workplace Communication skills class will receive a certificate of completion and may be interested in moving directly into the workforce or pursuing the following programs:
-
Bridging programs
- Certificate programs
- Diploma programs
- Degree programs (depending upon admission criteria)
Conestoga College OSLT is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.