Welcome to ESSOKA French Bilingual Newcomers Help Center
At Essoka, we are more than a support center — we are a bridge to belonging. Based in Ottawa, we proudly serve French-speaking newcomers and Black communities across Canada, helping them navigate their new environment with confidence, dignity, and opportunity.
We offer bilingual services in French and English, including settlement support, employment readiness, cultural orientation, and innovative programs like EmpowerAI — a free AI training initiative for business and content creation.
Essoka was founded by a team of former public servants, educators, and community leaders who believe that language should never be a barrier to success — but a powerful tool for empowerment.
Whether you're looking for guidance, growth, or a sense of community — you belong here.
To be a leading bilingual support hub that empowers French-speaking newcomers and racialized communities across Canada to thrive, integrate, and shape their futures with dignity, inclusion, and innovation.
Essoka French Bilingual Newcomers Help Center is dedicated to facilitating the successful integration of French-speaking newcomers by offering inclusive services in settlement support, employment readiness, cultural orientation, digital training, and social inclusion.
We empower individuals and families with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to succeed while embracing and celebrating their cultural heritage.
Funded by Foundation For Black Communities FFBC
📅 Sat, Apr 19 | 📍 Ottawa
Funded by Foundation For Black Communities and partially funded by the Government of Canada
Explore our current projects focused on empowering and supporting newcomers in Ontario. We are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of those settling in a new environment.
Providing essential skills for success.
Empowering newcomers through training programs that enhance their job prospects and integration into the community.
Connecting newcomers with job opportunities.
Assisting newcomers in finding suitable employment to support their livelihood and career growth.
Building a strong support network.
Creating programs that foster community connections and provide assistance to newcomers in need.
Dès le lancement de nos activités, Nous avons apporté de nombreux changements dans la communauté.
Since the start of our organization, we have made numerous changes in the community.
Français: Notre objectif principal est de faciliter l'intégration des francophones dans la communauté ontarienne.
English: Our main goal is to facilitate the integration of the francophone in the Ontario community.
Guidance for newcomers navigating their new environment in Canada.
Training and resources to prepare for the Canadian job market.
Programs to help you understand and integrate into Canadian culture.
Free AI training for business and content creation.
Support our mission to help French-speaking newcomers and Black communities thrive in Canada.
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