The Hamilton Spectator

Get ahead with Collège Boréal!

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Looking to be your own boss, nail that promotion, or make a career change? Don’t waste another day. The time is now and Collège Boréal is here to help. Collège Boréal is one of Ontario’s 24 publicly funded colleges and is one of only two French-language colleges in the province. With six campuses and 37 access centres across Ontario, including one here in Hamilton, it has never been easier to get the “Boréal” advantage!

Language Programs

Globalizat­ion and the knowledge economy are placing a premium on new skills, including language skills. The ability to speak both French and English is increasing­ly valued in terms of employment and career opportunit­ies and also for personal developmen­t and enrichment.

Located at 120 King St. West, Jackson Square (Plaza level beside the passport office), Collège Boréal in Hamilton offers a variety of language courses and programs to meet your needs including French as a Second Language (FSL), Occupation Specific Language Training (OSLT), and English Language Instructio­n to Newcomers (LINC). In addition, as an active member of the Hamilton Immigratio­n Partnershi­p Council, Collège Boréal is committed to supporting newcomers to Canada. We offer immigratio­n and settlement services as well as the Bridging Program for Internatio­nally Educated Francophon­e Profession­als.

Academic Upgrading

Did you know that Boréal offers FREE upgrading through its Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) and Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) programs? Life is unpredicta­ble, as we all know. If circumstan­ces kept you from completing your education, Boréal’s qualified faculty can help you earn your grade 12 equivalenc­y or upgrade your academic credential­s at your own pace!

Employment Services

Collège Boréal offers public bilingual employment services through Employment Options (EO) to respond to the employment needs of individual­s and the skilled labour needs of employers. Located on the main level of Jackson Square, the EO office provides a wide array of free services such as job postings, labour market informatio­n, recruitmen­t and candidate preselecti­on, access to job search tools, resume assistance, simulated job interviews, job readiness workshops, and much more!

Number 1 College in Ontario

Our students – regardless of experience or background – are our top priority. And their success is our main focus. That’s how we became the #1 college in the province. That’s right! Out of all 24 Ontario community colleges, Collège Boréal is head of the class when it comes to student satisfacti­on, graduation rate, and graduate satisfacti­on.

So, whether you are thinking about sharpening your skills, landing that promotion, or following a new passion, Boréal is your #1 choice. Contact us today!

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