ESL/Accounting and Computer Skills for Immigrant Women

The ESL/Accounting and Computer Skills for Immigrant Women program is intended for immigrant women who speak English as a Second Language and have little accounting or office experience.

If you have an education in accounting from other countries but have never worked in the field, and are changing your career to accounting from other fields, this program is for you.

Develop English language and communication skills through the study of accounting principles, computer skills and work search strategies, including how to prepare a resume and cover letter, and understand job ads. Graduates of this program may be eligible to join the Clerical Employment Services program.

The Program
The 14 week, 280 hour program consists of the following modules:

Steps in Accounting Cycle including merchandising business, special journals, and payroll calculations as well as related accounting terminology and principles
Word XP including formatting of business letters, memos, and other common office tasks
Excel XP including formulas, functions, and using spreadsheets for accounting tasks
Job Search skills including resumes, cover letters, and job ads.

Duration and Hours
The program is 14 weeks long. Classes are held Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Start dates
April 14

Prerequisites and Registration
CLB 5 – 6, keyboarding @ 25 wpm.

To make an appointment, please call 416 658-7090, Monday to Friday between 1:00 p.m.–3:00p.m., or Monday to Thursday, between 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., or Saturday, between 10:00 a.m.-12 noon.

Skills for Change charges a $40, non-refundable/non-transferable Facilities Fee for each course taken.

Last updated 05/06/2008