Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants — KCR Community Resources: Free, by appointment or by phone, at 620 Leon Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9T2. Who it's for: Must meet ALL: live in the Thompson Okanagan or Kootenays region; permanent resident status obtained in the last 10 years and still a….
Categories: Employment, Newcomers
Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants is a free employment and training program. It helps new permanent residents (in the last 10 years) get back into their career in Canada. You get one-on-one coaching before you start work. ▸ What you get: • An action plan for your career goals • Ways to build your skills • Job search help for your target job • Mentoring and networking • Work experience opportunities • Funding for training, upgrading courses and professional licences • English and workplace language training • Free workshops There are special streams for Management, Construction & Engineering, Technology, and all other professions. ▸ Who can join? You must meet ALL of these: • You live in the Thompson Okanagan or Kootenays region • You became a permanent resident in the last 10 years and are still a permanent resident • You are unemployed or underemployed • You want to go back to the work you did before coming to Canada • You have at least 1 year of experience before arriving in a regulated profession, or 2 years in an unregulated profession (1 year if you are 30 or younger) • You have intermediate to advanced English Not sure? Contact KCR to book an appointment with a Case Manager, or fill in the online Eligibility Assessment Form. ▸ Languages: English and French. ▸ Location: KCR Community Resources, 620 Leon Avenue, Kelowna BC V1Y 9T2 ▸ Contact: • Phone: 250-763-8008 • Email: careerpaths@kcr.ca • Program page: https://kcr.ca/employment-services/career-paths-for-skilled-immigrants/
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