For Immigrants

World Skills has been helping immigrants establish their careers in Canada for over 20 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

• One-on-one employment counselling
• Employability skills assessment
• Career exploration
• Career transitioning
• Job search workshops
• Sector specific information and training
• Interview and résumé coaching
• Networking and social media training
• Business etiquette coaching
• Cross-cultural training

Workplace Language Training

• Office administration
• Business writing and oral communication
• Entrepreneurship
• On-the-job language training

Access to Employment Opportunities

• Job matching
• Targeted recruitment events
• Corporate mentorship
• Federal Internship for Newcomers Program
• Employer coaching events

Settlement Online Pre-arrival Services

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

To schedule an appointment, please fill in the Contact Form or email ws@ottawa-worldskills.org.

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Testimonials

“[The Job Search Workshop] trained me on how to search properly for jobs, how to network properly, and how to present myself professionally to prospect employers.”

Client

“Finding employment can be a very defeating experience, so it was amazing to talk to someone who understood that and truly cared about helping me accomplish my goals.”

Rebecca, client

“I learned a lot from World Skills in a very short period of time when I arrived in my new and permanent home, Canada, and I will definitely continue with this center to reach my professional goals.”

Ali, client

“All of the counsellors I have met have been exceptionally knowledgeable, helpful and supportive and the atmosphere at the Argyle premises is characterized by respect and optimism.”

Johanna, client

“J’ai eu un accompagnent et un soutien personnalisés des conseillers. J’ai pu compter sur eux pour préparer mes différents documents et me pratiquer pour l’entrevue.”

Sylviane, client

“Through World Skills I was exposed to various programs and opportunities. I participated in numerous workshops, which helped me to gain confidence and knowledge about the Canadian job market.”

Hareth, client

“The Job Search Workshop really stands out. It is perfectly structured, thought through to the smallest detail, covers every step of each stage and provides a handful of supporting materials.”

Volodymyr, client

“Everything worked out because of World Skill particularly your effort and help to get back my confidence and obtain required skill for the Canadian job market.”

Ruth, client

“I felt the kind of courses that SOPA is offering fits into my requirements of becoming prepared for finding out the right job using the right tools and resources.”

Deepak. client

“[World Skills] gave me hope and inspired me to dare to believe that my first job in Canada could actually be a job I liked.”

Sarra, client

“I benefited from job fairs and workshops in order to find a better job to secure a better future for me and my family.”

Firass, client

“Thank you for your support and great feedback. You reviewed my resume [...] and provided me with great feedback on the mock interview. If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't have gotten this job.”

Client

“Une expérience réussie ! Merci World Skills. Toute ma reconnaissance au personnel d’encadrement et administratif.”

Komi, client

“I think the Job Search Workshop is extremely helpful for job searching and interview skills. Thank you so much for providing this workshop. Currently, I am working in my field. My real life in Canada ”

Hai, client

“You had helped me a lot, your kindness, your support and your unique way to see the things helped me to change my life.”

Client

“Life changing for newcomers!”

Emilie, client