We are thrilled to announce that the Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks (CCLB) is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year!
Tackling Challenges in Immigration CCLB is excited to announce that we are bringing together speakers from diverse professional backgrounds to participate in an online panel discussion around questions affecting immigration, the labor shortage and the role of language in these contexts. About the online panel discussion: What are challenges affecting immigration today in Canada? Join our panelists for an online discussion as they tackle questions around immigration, the labour shortage and the role of language from a multi-disciplinary perspective. This session aims to provide participants with a thought-provoking and informative discussion related to: The labour shortage and ways to reduce
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Start date: July 11, 2022 End date: March 31, 2024 Extension: March 31, 2025 Funded by: Government of Canada’s Skills for Success program The Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks has received a one-year extension to develop additional resources for its Language for Success digital toolkit in English and French. The Language for Success digital toolkit supports the integration of Skills for Success in second or other language training, which benefits the employment sector in Canada by increasing the knowledge, skills, and resources of second language instructors preparing individuals in Canada to meet the needs of employers, use the talents they bring, and contribute
The Bilingual Assessor will administer English and French language assessments to newcomers based on the Canadian Language Benchmarks/Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens and provide referral to classes/training. Will work in-person primarily out of the LAC Mississauga location and other sites (Oakville, Brampton) and also online as needed. If you are interested in this posting, please visit their website and apply directly with Achēv: https://secure6.entertimeonline.com/ta/6149773.careers?CareersSearch.
The Fully Remote French Assessor will administer online French language assessments to newcomers based on the Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens and provide referrals to classes/training. We are seeking an experienced assessor who is already trained and certified on the BTC-NCLC assessment. If you are interested in this posting, please visit their website and apply directly with Achēv: https://secure6.entertimeonline.com/ta/6149773.careers?CareersSearch.
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Start date: April 1, 2020 End date: March 31, 2025 Funded by: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) This project will provide professional development, resources, and training tools to support the use of l’Evaluation basée sur le portfolio (ELBP) in CLIC classrooms. The project’s activities will clarify processes and support the use of ELBP. CCLB will partner with the developers of the National Curriculum Guidelines, Learning Management System, Tutela, and collaborate with service providers nationally. The project will also include a stronger ELBP presence at conferences to support high-quality settlement programming. While many programs and teachers have successfully implemented ELBP