ILVARC Public Report April 1, 2012 - March 31, 2013

Immigrant Language & Vocational

Assessment - Referral Centre (ILVARC)

Mandate

ILVARC assists immigrants and refugees to:

            1)   determine their English language proficiency and/or

            2)   access language training opportunities and/or

            3)   advance their vocational/career/employability goals and/or

            4)   enhance their educational opportunities and/or

            5)   access support services

These services are primarily offered through first language assistance.

To accomplish its mission, the Centre serves stakeholders and the community by:

            1)   identifying and analyzing clients’ needs,

            2)   referring clients to appropriate language, education and training programs

            3)   sharing information,

            4)   providing networking and liaison opportunities,

            5)   conducting workshops.

In addition, the Centre may undertake special projects related to the mandate.

Language Capacity:

Amharic, Arabic, Bosnian, Cantonese, Croatian, Czech, Dinka, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Korean, Macedonian, Mandarin, Nepali, Nuer, Pashto, Persian (Dari, Farsi), Polish, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Spanish, Swahili, Tamil, Telegu, Tigrinya, Toishanese, Urdu, Vietnamese.

Funded by:
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Alberta Human Services

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