Wednesday 20
TalentConnect
May 20 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Placeholder – New Testing Event for Styling Purposes
Victoria, BC
Skills Programs
Workforce development programs for newcomers
Strengthening Skills
Seeking Opportunities
Advancing Career
Skills Development for Newcomers
Turn Your Global Experience Into Canadian Success
Internationally trained professionals have the skills and experience to succeed in Canada and massively contribute to growing businesses and the economy. But they often encounter barriers that prevent them from achieving their full potential.
IEC-BC’s skills programs help both employers and immigrants benefit by developing, supporting, and assessing valuable newcomer workplace skills. When talented immigrants can fully participate and contribute to the Canadian workforce, we all benefit.
Verifying Credentials
Strengthening Skills
IEC-BC Programs for Newcomers
FAST is a free program available nationwide that validates that you are ready to work in Canada and skilled in your sector.
FAST has modules for all newcomers with Canadian workplace and Indigenous history learning, as well as skills assessment in the following sectors: Biotech and Life Sciences, IT & Data Services, Accounting & Finance, Culinary Arts, Skilled Trades, Seniors Care (BC only).
Complete the 5 easy steps to unlock new opportunities and even connect with employers.
ASCEND is a free interactive online program to develop and refine soft skill competencies for Canadian newcomers.
Developed in collaboration with employers, HR experts, Service Delivery Partners, and newcomers like you, ASCEND helps newcomers build careers in Canada with online learning modules and workshops.
Contact your immigrant service provider for more information, or join directly on the ASCEND website.
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