Important information: Please note that as a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic, the programs listed below are delivered in an online format.
Are you 18 to 25 years old? Do you want to improve your English at Mohawk College?
Apply to LINC Youth program and learn English and media skills for free!
LINC Youth Media - Photography Project
LINC Youth Photography is a free program for newcomer youth ages 18-25 years old with English at level 2 to 4 (Canadian Language Benchmark assessment). In the program you will learn English and other essential skills while developing photography projects. The program prepares you with the skills you need to move into the LINC Youth - Video Project program or other higher level LINC classes that lead into post-secondary admission at Mohawk College.
What are you going to learn?
- You are going to improve your listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English
- You are going to learn how to take good photos and use them to tell a story
- You are going to create a digital portfolio of your work.
- You are going to have access to counselling to assist with learning and career planning
LINC Youth Media - Video Project
LINC Youth Video is a free program for newcomer youth ages 18-25 years old with English at level 4 to 6 (Canadian Language Benchmark assessment). The program 6will help you to improve your English and other essential skills for post-secondary education and the workplace. LINC Youth Video leads to higher level LINC classes that meet the English requirement for post-secondary admission at Mohawk College.
What are you going to learn?
- You are going to improve your listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English
- You are going to develop online skills for today's changing academic and workplace environment
- You are going to learn to create short video projects
- You are going to have access to counselling to assist with learning and career planning
Technology required
Due to the pandemic, our courses are delivered in an online format. This means that you will be managing technology and you will need to have access to the following:
- A computer with a camera, microphone, and sound. We would love to see you and hear your voice during classes.
- A high-speed internet connection
- A comfortable place at home where you can interact with your classmates and teachers. This will help you to learn better and faster!
Who is eligible?
- Permanent residents of Canada or protected persons (with Notice of Decision) ages 18 to 25 years old.
- With valid proof of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) assessment.
- Obtain your proof of Canadian Language Benchmark assessment at: YMCA Immigrant Services, 25 Main Street West, 905-526-8452, or 211 Centennial Parkway North, 905-662-9400. Or visit YMCA's page
What questions do you have?
Contact us: learnenglish [at] mohawkcollege.ca (subject: Question%20about%20LINC%20Youth%20program)
Call: 905-575-2421
Watch some of the work of the LINC for Youth Video Project students here. Students in each session produce a documentary about an issue that affects their lives as young newcomers. These are the documentaries:
