LINC to Work
LINC to Work is a five-week program that helps job seekers improve their English for success in the Canadian workplace. Participants gain practical tools and valuable skills to support their language development and achieve their career goals.
LINC to Work
LINC to Work is a five-week program that helps job seekers improve their English for success in the Canadian workplace. Participants gain practical tools and valuable skills to support their language development and achieve their career goals.
About the program
LINC to Work is a free online pre-employment English language program designed for eligible immigrants aged 17 and older who have been placed at CLB 4.
The program, funded by IRCC, focuses on workplace culture, soft skills, and key English vocabulary and expressions needed for success in the Canadian workplace. Classes are offered Monday to Thursday, either in the afternoon or evening (see scheduled dates below).
Participants also learn how to tailor their resumes and cover letters to specific job requirements. During the final week of the program, each participant takes part in a one-on-one interview practice session with the instructor and receives personalized feedback to help strengthen their interview skills.
Upcoming 2026-2027 sessions :
- August 31 – October 1 (6-9pm)
- October 19 – November 19 (1-4pm)
- November 16 – December 17 (1-4pm)
- January 4, 2027 – February 4 (6-9pm)
- February 1 – March 4 (1-4pm)
- March 1 – March 25 (6-9pm)
Eligibility Criteria
CLB 4 placement level and part of one of these groups:
- Permanent residents of Canada (CoPR/eCoPR or PR Card);
- Refugee claimants who have received a favourable Notice of Decision;
- Clients who have received a letter from IRCC giving approval to remain in Canada while an application for PR is being finalized (approval in principle).
** Priority to Francophones or individuals affiliated with the Francophone community **
Enrollment
All interested applicants need to take the CLBPT Placement Test in order to register.
– Residents of Vancouver and Richmond, please contact:
Vancouver Language Assessment & Referral Centre
#208 – 2525 Commercial Drive
Vancouver, BC V5N 4C1
Tel (604) 876-5756 Fax (604) 876-0134
– Residents of Surrey, North Delta, Coquitlam, Burnaby, New Westminster, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, North Vancouver & West Vancouver please contact:
- Options Language Assessment & Referral Centre
13520 – 78th Avenue
Surrey, BC V3W 8J6
Tel (604) 547-3322 Fax (604) 547-3330
or
- Options Language Assessment & Referral Centre
#407 – 2963 Glen Drive
Coquitlam, BC V3B 2P7
Tel (672) 886-2100 Fax (604) 474-0327
About the program
LINC to Work is a free online pre-employment English language program designed for eligible immigrants aged 17 and older who have been placed at CLB 4.
The program, funded by IRCC, focuses on workplace culture, soft skills, and key English vocabulary and expressions needed for success in the Canadian workplace. Classes are offered Monday to Thursday, either in the afternoon or evening (see scheduled dates below).
Participants also learn how to tailor their resumes and cover letters to specific job requirements. During the final week of the program, each participant takes part in a one-on-one interview practice session with the instructor and receives personalized feedback to help strengthen their interview skills.
Upcoming 2026-2027 sessions :
- August 31 – October 1 (6-9pm)
- October 19 – November 19 (1-4pm)
- November 16 – December 17 (1-4pm)
- January 4, 2027 – February 4 (6-9pm)
- February 1 – March 4 (1-4pm)
- March 1 – March 25 (6-9pm)
Eligibility Criteria
CLB 4 placement level and part of one of these groups:
- Permanent residents of Canada (CoPR/eCoPR or PR Card);
- Refugee claimants who have received a favourable Notice of Decision;
- Clients who have received a letter from IRCC giving approval to remain in Canada while an application for PR is being finalized (approval in principle).
** Priority to Francophones or individuals affiliated with the Francophone community **
Enrollment
All interested applicants need to take the CLBPT Placement Test in order to register.
– Residents of Vancouver and Richmond, please contact:
Vancouver Language Assessment & Referral Centre
#208 – 2525 Commercial Drive
Vancouver, BC V5N 4C1
Tel (604) 876-5756 Fax (604) 876-0134
– Residents of Surrey, North Delta, Coquitlam, Burnaby, New Westminster, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, North Vancouver & West Vancouver please contact:
- Options Language Assessment & Referral Centre
13520 – 78th Avenue
Surrey, BC V3W 8J6
Tel (604) 547-3322 Fax (604) 547-3330
or
- Options Language Assessment & Referral Centre
#407 – 2963 Glen Drive
Coquitlam, BC V3B 2P7
Tel (672) 886-2100 Fax (604) 474-0327
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