标题: For employed and unemployed immigrants in Victoria [打印本页] 作者: Emily_zhong 时间: 2010-5-20 15:47 标题: For employed and unemployed immigrants in Victoria
The Skills Connect for Immigrants Program is part of the WelcomeBC umbrella of services, made possible through funding from the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.
What does the program offer?
Financial assistance for training (short-term courses, English language upgrading, technical skills upgrading, etc.)
Financial assistance for credential evaluation, skills & language assessment
Connection to employers & mentors
Connections to and assistance with professional regulating bodies
One-on-one, individualized assistance
Who have we helped?
Accountants
Engineers
Crane Operators
Financial Analysts
Marketing Professionals
Bus Drivers
Mechanics
Software Engineers
Graphic Designers
Chefs
And others
Who employs our clients?
Ministry of Labour and Citizens’ Services
Aon Reed Stenhouse
CGI
Oak Bay Recreation
Farmer Construction
Archipelago Marine Research
University of Victoria
Ministry of Health
Camosun College
ThyssenKrupp Elevators
80% of the participants who completed this program have found meaningful employment. Others have had skills upgrading and training to set them firmly on their career path. Will you be our next success story?