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A BC Skills Connect Program for Immigrants
Have you been internationally educated and/or trained? Would you like to return to work in your area of expertise? If so we can help.
BC Skills Connect is a program developed by the Ministry of Economic Development, Business Immigration Division, Province of British Columbia. It is a three year pilot initiative designed to:
- effectively assess the skills, qualifications and experience of recent immigrants to BC;
- enhance skills, qualifications and experiences to meet BC labour market standards;
- offer workplace practice opportunities that will help secure and sustain employment; and
- help realize the full economic benefits of immigration to BC
It offers services to three streams of immigrants: skilled tradespeople, immigrants with high skills and internationally trained professionals.
An IMMpower BC coach will work directly with skilled immigrants to create a specialized plan to assist them in returning to work in their area of expertise. Customized services may include: career planning, qualifications assessment, credential recognition and connecting clients with training, apprenticeships, mentorship, employer networking and work placement opportunities.
Applicants must have:
- Arrived in Canada within the last 5 years
- At least 3 years of experience within their occupation or profession; and
- Intermediate to advanced level of English language proficiency
For more information contact:
Nanette Longo |
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