The primary objective of the Language for Work course is to help internationally educated learners develop Intercultural Communicative Competence.
Featured Projects
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Research and DevelopmentHealth Care Aide for English Language Learners
This regular project is a funded pathway program for newcomers to Alberta who are interested in having a career as a licensed Health Care Aides. This program is specifically designed for learners who do not yet meet the English language proficiency requirements for direct entry into the Health Care Aide Certificate program. With this course, learners take part in a full-time language program for an additional semester to improve their language skills for health care environments and prepare to enter the Health Care Aide Certificate program.
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Research and DevelopmentSkills Enhancement for Newcomers
November, 2022 to February, 2024Skills Enhancement for Newcomers is a national initiative by Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) and is funded by the Government of Canada’s Skills for Success program. Bow Valley College was selected to be the lead institution in a working group of seven post-secondary institutions across Canada, along with an Employer Advisory Group and nineteen delivery institutions across Canada. Focusing on three of the nine Skills for Success necessary for thriving in learning, work, and life, Skills Enhancement for Newcomers saw the development of three microcredentials that address
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Research and DevelopmentPutting Strengths to Work
April, 2023 to March, 2025Immigrants to Alberta bring with them exceptional skills, knowledge, and experience that can benefit themselves, their families, and all Albertans. However, they often experience barriers to leveraging their skills to attain and retain work that is commensurate with their skills and that helps Alberta’s economy to flourish. As such, this just-in-time job readiness offering helps them identify, develop, and apply their skills to in-demand jobs.
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Research and DevelopmentFostering community and developing networks: Intercultural service learning
April, 2022 to March, 2024This structured service learning program for professional and skilled immigrants will provide opportunities for newcomers to make community connections and gain experience in Canadian workplaces, all while improving language and intercultural communication.
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The purpose of this project was to build capacity and expertise in the emerging field of ESL literacy in Alberta.
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This pilot program provided opportunities for Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) to re-enter into meaningful employment in their field.
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This initiative supported the transition and orientation of English language learners and staff to Bow Valley College's downtown campus.
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This applied research project initiated the formation of a professional reading circle for ESL literacy instructors at Bow Valley College.