Syrian Refugees: Algonquin College and Language Training

syrian refugees: Algonquin College is hosting the program, funded by the Ottawa Chinese Community Service Centre, according to CBC. The curriculum focuses on language training, workplace safety, paperwork and food handling. They're here to sharpen their jobs skills, with a tasty twist they're learning how to cook Canadian food in the hopes their newly developed culinary skills can secure them a job. Syrian refugees learn how to cook classic Canadian dishes during a culinary class at Algonquin College. And while food may be a universal language, some students are still struggling with English. Jessa Runciman/CBC There's a strong learning curve, said Brandy Kozowy, a chef who's teaching the course. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.