Learn the skills needed to lead a successful job search in Canada. Become familiar with the tools that will help you reach your employment goals.
Get Support to Succeed in Your Job Search
Delivered over four days, in English only, the Career Access for Newcomers (CAN) Program offers a group-based learning environment where job seekers have the opportunity to learn and practice the skills needed to undertake a successful job search in Canada.
You will learn about job search methods, recognizing and describing skills and career accomplishments, transferable skills, labour market research tools and why it is important for your job search. You will also learn how write a targeted resume and cover letter to apply for jobs.
How the Program Will Help You Succeed
Employment workshops designed specifically for internationally trained professionals
Knowledgeable facilitators with over 10 years of experience in career services
Individualized employment support after the workshop
Referrals to other relevant programs and services
Why you should join?
How the program will help you succeed:
- Employment workshops designed specifically for internationally trained professionals.
- Knowledgeable facilitators with over 10 years of experience in career services.
- Individualized employment support after the workshop.
- Referrals to other relevant programs and services.
Eligibility Criteria for the Career Access for Newcomers (CAN) Program
Refugee Claimants
International Students
Temporary Residents
Foreign-Born Canadian Citizens
Canadian Language Benchmark level 5 and above
Program Frequency
First half of every month
See What Past Clients Have to Say About Their Experience
“Prior to attending the World Skills workshops, I hurriedly prepared and submitted my resume without necessarily ensuring it matched the job descriptions of the jobs I was applying for. I learned that my resume had to include some things specifically requested on the job descriptions. I also learnt about the National Occupational Classification and labour market indicators which provided insights on how my industry was faring and salary range amongst other things. I am now working as a Senior Analyst.”
Ademola
“The most beneficial for my situation was Interview preparation. Especially because I was looking for employment in the public sector, I needed to know some keywords for the interview. My employment counsellor sent me a “competency profiles and examples” file that was very helpful. Also, I had a mock interview which was very helpful and I appreciate that they responded to my request quickly because my interview was rescheduled last minute.”
Rumiko
“The workshops organized by World Skills helped me with tailoring my resume to job descriptions, writing cover letters, asking for informational interviews, and preparing for the actual job interview. My first interview preparation with World Skills landed me a job as an Operations Business Analyst”
Cynthia
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Learn More About the Career Access for Newcomers (CAN) Program
Getting started in a new country can be intimidating for anyone. Let us support you in building your career in Canada!
Contact Us
Phone: (613) 233-0453
Email: ws@ottawa-worldskills.org
237 Argyle Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1B8
Canada
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