Georgian College, Barrie - 48 Collier St, Occupation-Specific Language Training

Georgian College

Site: Barrie - 48 Collier St

Service: Occupation-Specific Language Training

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Record #: BAR2753

Last Modified: 16 Sep 2025

Last Full Update: 20 Nov 2024

Description

Description (Service)

OSLT classes are free, intermediate-level workplace communication classes that help permanent residents and protected persons develop the language skills needed to enter the workforce.

Work-oriented language courses offered for free to internationally trained newcomers (see eligibility)
OSLT helps newcomers understand workplaces in Ontario and to clearly and effectively interact with customers, suppliers, financial officers and government officials, develop strong interviewing, networking and career-building communication skills
OSLT for Professional Managers is a 140 hour online course targeted to individuals who have training or experience in running their own business, sales and marketing, accounting or finance, hospitality, project management or technology
- participants must be minimum Canadian Language Benchmark 6
- contact oslt@georgiancollege.ca or by phone at 705-722-5168 for more information
OSLT is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Service Details

Hours	Hours Office: will respond to inquiries via phone and email Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm Classes: Weekday evenings, Saturday mornings, online, email or call for more information Dates See website for upcoming classes, call or email for information
Areas Served	Dufferin County ; Hamilton (City of) ; Niagara Region ; Northumberland County ; Peterborough (County of) ; Simcoe County ; Wellington County
Eligibility	Ages: 18 year(s) and up Permanent resident, protected person or Ukrainian temporary residents and their dependents English at an intermediate level (Must have achieved a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 6 to 8 no more than two years prior to registering for OSLT courses, free CLB assessment available)
Application	Email or call for more information
Languages	English
Fees	None

Address and Location

Site Location	48 Collier St.
Located In Community	Barrie
Address & Map	48 Collier St Barrie, ON Canada L4M 1G8
Intersection	Collier St and Owen St
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	705-722-5168
E-Mail	oslt@georgiancollege.ca
Website	https://www.georgiancollege.ca/academics/oslt/
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GC.OSLT YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/georgianvideos
Primary Contact	Melissa Fletcher, Newcomer Employment Services Coordinator; Phone: 249-388-2141; Email: Melissa.Fletcher@GeorgianCollege.ca

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