Vietnamese Community Centre of Mississauga

Provides free English classes to newcomers and assists in integration newcomers to Canadian life and society

Language and Skills Training/Settlement Services Program

• participates in Language and Skills Training/Settlement Services Program in English, upon assessment by Achēv - see separate entry
• childminding available, bus fare for eligible attendees

Settlement Services

• settlement counselling
• information and referral to government and community services
• assistance to fill out government forms and applications such as PR card renewals, citizenship applications and forms for income support
• citizenship preparation
• support groups for women, youth, and seniors to aid in integration
• Vietnamese/English interpretation and translation
• certified translations Vietnamese/English by appointment only for birth certificates, marriage certificates, and school reports/diplomas
• commissioner of oaths by appointment only

Educational Programs

• citizenship classes
• English and Math tutoring for students in grades 1-12
• heritage language (Vietnamese)
• French classes
• computer classes

Job search techniques for resume writing and office skills

Cultural Services

• organizes traditional festivals, ritual ceremonies and Canadian celebrations
• traditional music and visual and performing arts programs and training
• picnics, camping trips, talent show

• Employment / Training - Newcomer employment programs
• Government / Legal - Community legal services
• Newcomers - English as a second language
• Newcomers - Interpretation/Translation
• Newcomers - Newcomer employment programs
• Newcomers - Refugees
• Newcomers - Settlement services