Career Action for Newcomers (CAN)
New to Canada?
Career Action for Newcomers, up to a 2 week program that provides employment preparation and job search support to internationally trained professionals to find and keep jobs, commensurate with their prior work experience, education and skills. This 2 week program assists professionals who are newcomers to Canada to find work in their field of choice.
The program allows for customization to a 1 week program to meet individual goals.
Our Program focuses on developing effective job search techniques while also building solid business communications.
Job Development support to clients includes opportunity for:
- Job Placements
- Unpaid Work Placement - Canadian Work Experience
- Mentoring
Who is Eligible?
A person must be:
- Over 25 years of age and legally entitled to work in Canada
- A Landed Immigrant (Permanent Resident) or a Convention Refugee with limited or no Canadian work experience in their profession
- An internationally trained professional with post secondary education and relevant work experience
- Capable of clear communication in English (CLB 7)
Group Sessions will provide:
- Understanding of Canadian culture, employer expectations and workplace practices
- Exposure to computer; including Windows, MS Word and Internet
- Skills for job searching, effective communication skills, interview preparation and Mock Interview
- Assistance in developing a powerful resume and cover letter
- Individual coaching to develop a realistic employment action plan for job searching
- Support by experienced Employment Consultants for up to 4 months
JobStart is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with www.skillsinternational.ca. If you are an internationally trained professional, please contact JobStart for more information.
Information Session held every Monday & Wednesday at 9:00 am.
Please bring your Permanent Resident Card, and a recent resume.
To register, please contact:
Location: 219 Dufferin St. - King and Dufferin (south of King)
Phone: 416-231-2295 ext. 5721
