For Immigrants

World Skills has been helping immigrants establish their careers in Canada for over 25 years.

Our no-cost services help you integrate into the local labour market and succeed in Canada. Accessing our services starts with a personalized assessment of your education, experience and career goals. 

Our Programs and Services

Job Search Support

  • Individualized employment needs assessment
  • One-on-one employment counselling
  • Employability skills assessment
  • Job search workshops
  • Career exploration
  • Sector specific information and training
  • Interview and résumé coaching
  • Job search support for racialized newcomer women
  • Events, workshops and sessions on employment and career topics

Workplace Language Training

  • Office administration
  • Professional writing and oral communication
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Business and Project Management
  • Public Administration

Employment Connections

  • Job matching
  • Targeted recruitment events with employers
  • Employer coaching and networking events
  • Corporate mentorships
  • Federal Internship for Newcomers Program

Settlement Online Pre-arrival Services

  • Pre-arrival orientation
  • Job search strategies
  • Workplace culture and communication support

To schedule an appointment, please fill out the form to request an appointment or email ws@ottawa-worldskills.org.

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