We’ve become an integral part of Calgary’s immigrant-serving community and continue to strive to give newcomers and low-income Canadians the opportunities to find their rightful place in our city.
Whether you want to learn English in-class or online, we provide a variety of options.
Develop the fundamental work skills you need to navigate the Canadian job market. We provide the tools and support you need to find a job or build a business.
Find out where to go, what to do, and who to speak with when you need help with your job search, managing your mental health, or improving your family's financial literacy.
We strive to lead research and innovation in the development of newcomer programming.
Little Beginnings provides affordable, high-quality, and culturally-rich childcare to all families.
We strive to lead research and innovation in the development of newcomer programming.
Need childcare with extended hours? TIES Little Beginnings provides a welcoming environment and high-quality care for children ages 0-6, enriched with cultural experiences.
Canadians continue to lose hundreds of millions of dollars ($638M in 2024) to fraud and newcomers to Canada are not immune. In fact, according to numerous studies and first-hand reports to TIES (The Immigrant Education Society), newcomers are “especially vulnerable”.
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Read moreTIES says its LINC program will continue, adding it has received additional funds from the Federal Government to be able to add five extra classes (125 students) and 60 additional LINC Home Study Seats.
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Read moreAre you a newcomer to Canada? Invest in continuous learning to boost your employment prospects or advance in your chosen field. ECO Canada's latest Labour Market Outlook report highlights the growing demand for skilled talent in the green economy. With industries like professional, scientific, and technical services, construction, manufacturing, and energy expected to grow their environmental workforce, there's never been a better time to upskill and stay ahead.
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Read moreThe Immigrant Education Society (TIES) provides comprehensive support, not only in employment and language training, but also in childcare, settlement, mental health, and many other areas. Here is a highlight of our community impact this past year.
Whether its your own unique skills, your time, or your generous contribution, your involvement can make a great difference in the life of a newcomer family or struggling individual in our city.
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TIES is located on the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region, which includes the Blackfoot Confederacy comprising the Siksika, Piikani and Kainai First Nations, the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda including the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Wesley First Nations. The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III.