Newcomer Centre

Are you a Temporary Foreign Worker, Post Graduation Work Permit holder, International Mobility Program participant, or Refugee Claimant looking to build your career in Canada? The Support through Training, Employment and Pathways (STEP) Program is designed for you.

The STEP Program supports newcomers of all educational backgrounds and work experience levels in developing the skills, confidence, and connections needed to succeed in the Canadian labour market.

What you can gain through STEP:

• Employment readiness workshops and career coaching
• Resume and cover letter support
• English language and ESL training tailored to employment goals
• Understanding of Canadian workplace culture and Alberta workplace rights
• Interview preparation and job search strategies
• Connections with local employers through job fairs and employment events
• Guidance on education, training, volunteer, and employment opportunities
• A personalized, strengths based career plan

Program placement is based on English proficiency:
• Stream 1, High English proficiency (CLB 4 and above)
• Stream 2, Lower English proficiency (CLB 3 and below), including employment focused ESL training.

Session Schedule
Monday to Friday
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Location
Edmonton Newcomer Centre (Central)
10170 112 Street NW
Edmonton, AB T5K 2L6

To learn more or register:
Call: 780-424-7709
Email: [email protected]

https://newcomercentre.com/program/support-through-training-employment-and-pathways-step-program/

As part of its commitment to keeping newcomers at the centre of everything it does, the Newcomer Centre's Employment Services team stepped back from day to day operations on Friday, June 26 for a strategic planning session, Designing an Employment Service Model for 2026 and Beyond.

The session provided an opportunity to reflect on current practices, identify barriers and opportunities, and begin shaping a more integrated, innovative, and responsive service model that better supports newcomers, employers, staff, and community partners. The discussions aligned closely with the Newcomer Centre's 2025 to 2028 Strategic Plan, focusing on collaboration, continuous improvement, data informed decision making, and helping newcomers thrive socially, culturally, and economically.

A heartfelt thank you to Laurie Hauer, Director of Programs and Services, for her exceptional leadership, thoughtful planning, and the tremendous effort invested in preparing and facilitating this inspiring session. Her guidance created a meaningful space for reflection, collaboration, and forward thinking.

The enthusiasm, openness, and commitment demonstrated by the team reinforced a shared vision of strengthening services, fostering innovation, and building sustainable solutions that create lasting impact for newcomers in Edmonton.

Together, we are not only delivering services, we are helping shape a stronger, more welcoming, and community driven future for newcomers.