Resources for New Immigrants

Kingston has a quality of life that is unparalleled in the province of Ontario, perhaps the country of Canada.  Kingston boasts a number of world-class educational and training opportunities.  Our diverse community also offers a multitude of accessible recreational amenities and activities year round.

The City of Kingston and the Kingston Economic Development Corporation work in partnership with many community organizations to welcome newcomers to our community.  The following services are available at no cost.

Employment Services & General Support

Immigrant Services, Kingston and Area (ISKA) 
400 Elliot Avenue, Kingston
Phone: 613-544-4661

• Settlement Services
  Settlement Services Workers will meet with you to help answer your questions about settlement issues, employment, language studies, education, health and any other questions you may have about your new community.
• Social & Recreational Services
  ISKA offers English Conversation Circles, Monthly Potlucks, Special Events and Host/Friendship Matching new immigrants with a Canadian friend.
• Employment Services
  To make an appointment with the Immigrant Services Kingston and Area Employment Specialist, contact Madeleine Nerenberg at 613-544-4661 or email madeleinen@keys.ca

KEYS Job Centre    
182 Sydenham Street, Kingston, ON, K7K 3M2
Telephone: 613-546-5559
Services available include: Job Search Workshops; Career Coaching; On the Job Training; Credential Assessments, Mentorship Program

ACFOMI employment Services
Centre Barriefield
760 Route 15, Kingston   
Téléphone: (613)-546-7863

Self Employment Services

The Entrepreneurship Centre at KEDCO
945 Princess Street at Innovation Park, Kingston
Phone: 613-544-2725 ext 7222
Email: entrepreneurship@kingstoncanada.com
Services available include How to Start a Business: Business Basics Workshop Series; Immigrant to Entrepreneur Workshops; Referral Network; Consultations; Resource Centre

Skebo and Associates      
400 Elliott Avenue , Unit 11, Kingston
Phone: (613) 545-0244
Skebo & Associates has been contracted by Human Resources Development Canada (HRSDC), to provide the training and administration components for the Self Employment Benefit Program in the Kingston and Gananoque HRSDC catchment areas.

Language Instruction & Training Services

Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)
Free English classes for landed immigrants and convention refugees.  Adults 17 years of age and older are welcome. Classes offered at:

KEYS Job Centre                                                          Community Learning Centre Kingston
182 Sydenham Street, Kingston                                    859 Princess Street, Kingston
Telephone: 613-546-5559                                              Telephone: 613-547-2255
Email: linc@keys.ca

Immigrant Services, Kingston and Area (ISKA) 
400 Elliot Avenue, Kingston
Phone: 613-544-4661
Language services available include English Conversation Circles.

Limestone Community Education
164 Van Order Drive, Kingston
Contact: Laura Patterson, Program Coordinator
Phone: 613-542-7369 ext. 240
Fax: 613-546-9545
Email: pattersol@limestone.on.ca
Language, grammar and reading programs available for beginner through advanced levels with TESL Certified instructors.  Limestone Community Education offers Enhanced Language training programs for new immigrants interested in pursuing a career in health care.  Please click here to donwload the Specialized Health Care Training for Immigrants brochure.