ELT Success Stories/Testimonials

Anton V.

Upon arriving in Canada in June 2023, I went to the YMCA in my first week to take the language assessment test. Thereafter, I enrolled in an English language class and made friends. I mentioned my previous profession to one of my classmates, and they recommended the ELT program. I contacted them, shared my story, and received a couple of forms to complete.

I applied for the engineering program, which began in August. There, I had the pleasure of meeting wonderful people, including teachers, job developers, a sector-specific instructor, and classmates. We shared our experiences in our respective fields. Our teacher, Matt, with his extensive teaching experience, delivered engaging lessons with clear explanations and gave helpful advice. The job developers provided invaluable advice on resumes and interview preparation. Once a week, we had exciting lessons with our Sector-Specific Instructor (SSI), Pratik, who is a professional engineer.

In our class activities, we practiced interview preparation, taking turns as both interviewers and interviewees and then providing feedback to each other. Working with my job developer, Roxanne was also a great experience. She provided constructive feedback after my mock interview, highlighting areas for improvement and my strengths. ELT bridges the gap for internationally trained professionals. During the class activities with Pratik, we gained valuable insights from their experience and advice, including how the Canadian professional engineering environment operates.

I received a lot of useful information from this program, particularly in improving my English level, interview preparation, and resume creation, which greatly assisted me in getting a job in my industry. I totally recommend this program. Upon completing it, you will realize how much valuable information you have gained in navigating the Canadian professional side.

Thank you very much.

Matin P.

I first learned about the ELT program through my friend who had attended it and successfully got a job. The positive reviews and its unique approach to support trained professionals caught my attention.

ELT has proven to be transformative experience for me.  In ELT, we learned new things every day that are incredibly useful and beneficial for our new life in Canada and our future careers. We had class everyday with our teacher, worked with JDs, and Accounting professional instructor.

Working in the ELT class has been a dynamic and enriching experience. The interactive sessions, coupled with firsthand learning, provided me with invaluable insights and skills that have enhanced my professional capabilities.

The best part of ELT for me was working with the Job Developer (JD). I had the great fortune of having Ms. Genevieve, as my Job Developer. She was an experienced professional, and I learned a lot from her. Her advice was valuable and practical. I will never forget her kindness and encouragement. She was exceptional!

The collaboration with the Job developer was instrumental in navigating the job market. Their guidance and tailored support met my individual needs, making the process seamless and effective.

ELT's unique focus on addressing the specific challenges faced by internationally trained professionals sets it apart. The program serves as a bridge, not only connecting us with opportunities but also equipping us with the tools needed to excel in our respective fields.

I would wholeheartedly recommend the ELT program to other internationally trained professionals seeking to establish themselves in their respective fields. All the best.

Amit S.

The most identifiable feature of the ELT program is the Job Developer Partnership, where each student is assigned to an expert human resource professional (a job developer or JD), and both the student and the JD work together to find work placement opportunities.

The ELT program is successful because it addresses the most critical factors for securing jobs for newcomers. First, the instructor and job developers ensure that a candidate's CV (resume) is in line with Canadian workplace standards and can pass the ATS system (ATS stands for Application Tracking System - a software that filters the resumes before passing it to human resource personnel). Second, it develops interview techniques and confidence so that you can perform best once you get an interview opportunity. Third, it teaches the Canadian workplace culture and communication so that you can blend well in the Canadian workforce.

On the other hand, the ELT program helped me to bridge the gaps as an internationally trained professional. For example, I attended an accounting class, and I had a sector-specific teacher who was a Chartered Professional Accountant and an expert in the accounting field. He taught us Canadian Accounting standards, Accounting Software, Payroll, and Tax. IT, Engineering, and other classes also had related sector-specific instructors.

If you ask me about my takeaway from this course, I will say that I met the most wonderful people and created my first reference point in Canada, where I will always be welcomed and get any support I need.

I will recommend the ELT program to everyone who needs support to get into the Canadian workplace.