Foreign Credential Recognition Program (FCRP)

World Skills is working in partnership with the Ottawa Community Loan Fund (OCLF), Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization (OCISO) and the Lebanese and Arab Social Services Agency (LASSA) to provide guidance and access to resources to support newcomers in their employment search and career development. Services available include access to loans, employment counselling, mentorship and licensing and credential assessment guidance.

Need to have your credentials from outside Canada assessed?
Want to obtain a license or a designation in your profession?
Looking for support to pursue additional training in your current profession or an alternate career?

Program Benefits

The Foreign Credential Loan Program was designed to address the challenges newcomers face in accessing credential assessment, licensing and training by providing the following services:

Credential assessment and licensing information and guidance
Employment search skills and career counselling
Mentorship with a professional in your field
Microloans of up to $15,000 for training and career development activities

Participation Criteria

Permanent resident, convention refugee or naturalized Canadian
Resident of Ottawa
Education obtained from outside Canada

Feel free to download and print a program flyer here.

To find out more about how you can participate in the Foreign Recognition Credential Program contact: alyce@ottawa-worldskills.org or (613) 233-0453 Ext. 365

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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