Professional Immigrant Cultural Competency and Mentoring

Service offers:

• 1 on 1 occupation specific mentoring - mentors gain enhanced leadership and cultural competencies while mentee gains job search capabilities and networking skills
• Smart Connections - workshop for regulated professions (law, accounting, engineering, teaching etc.) to provide hands-on training for internationally trained professionals in accreditation and understanding in how to connect skills, experiences and interests to career path's core competencies
• Mentoring Circles - small group occupation-specific mentoring approach connecting employers and internationally trained professionals enhancing communication / presentation skills and cultural competencies in the workplace
• connecting internationally trained professionals with networking opportunities, career opportunities and professional development

• who are permanent residents
• who have accessed immigrant settlement and career service providers
• who have a minimum of 1 year experience in area of expertise
• who have a maximum of 1 year Canadian work experience in their field or sector
• who are unemployed or underemployed
• that possess the English skills necessary to perform in the workplace (Canadian Language Benchmark Level 7 or higher)

• Employment - Job Placement and Training
• Newcomers to Canada - Employment and Business Supports