World Skills For Newcomers
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.
Our Programs and Services
Accessing our services starts with a personalized assessment of your education, experience and career goals. We can then recommend the best programs, workshops or services that will help you start your career in Canada.
See below for our workshops and services. Each one has a detailed page. If you’re not sure what to start with, become a client, and an intake person will follow up with you!
A Snapshot of our Programs and Services
Job Search Workshop (JSW)
The Job Search Workshop (JSW) is a group-based, one-week workshop where job seekers have the opportunity to learn and practice the skills needed to undertake a successful job search in Canada. Graduates of the program have access to ongoing employment counseling support.
Career Access for Newcomers Workshop (CAN)
Delivered over six days, in English only, the Career Access for Newcomers (CAN) Workshop 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. Graduates of CAN have access to ongoing employment counselling support.
Workplace Language Training (WLT)
Workplace Language Training (WLT) courses focus on English language communication skills needed to meet the expectations of the Canadian professional workplace. Each program connects language and content to ensure that course objectives are relevant and meaningful to participants. Language and essential skills are scaffolded to meet the complexities of communication in the workplace.
Empowering Visible Minority Newcomer Women (ERNW)
The Empowering Racialized Newcomer Women (ERNW) Program, developed by World Skills and funded by IRCC, in partnership with Immigrant Women Services Ottawa (IWSO), is an innovative initiative dedicated to facilitating the integration of racialized newcomer women into the Canadian labour market. The ERNW program remains committed to empowering racialized newcomer women by addressing the specific challenges they face, thereby breaking down barriers to employment.
Career Transitions for Doctors and Health Professionals (CT-IHP)
The Career Transitions for International Health Professionals (CT-IHP) program provides sector-specific employment preparation and services and employer outreach specific to internationally trained health professionals.
These services assist IHPs in accessing alternative employment in the health sector that makes effective use of their skills.
Credential Recognition Program (CRP)
The Credential Recognition Program is delivered in partnership through Ottawa Community Loan Fund (OCLF), Lebanese and Arab Social Services Agency (LASSA), World Skills (WS) and Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization (OCISO).
Throughout your Credential Recognition journey, you may find yourself working with several/all of these organizations as your needs change – the program is designed to allow you to take advantage of the supports when you need them.
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Resume Clinic
World Skills offers a no-cost, a Résumé Clinic every Wednesday. Job seekers are paired with a volunteer management or human resources professional for one-on-one support in the development of their résumé.
Roadmap to Employment (RTE)
The Roadmap to Employment (RTE) program at World Skills supports newcomers with lower language skills, including refugees, to find employment in the Ottawa region. They also benefit from tailored support to navigate the job market.
Talent to Employment and Matching Services (TEMS)
World Skills has partnerships with more than 100 Ottawa employers who are interested in hiring internationally trained professionals. These employers submit job postings directly to World Skills Ottawa Job Match Network (OJMN) service. Thousands of registered clients have found work through the OJMN job referral and matching service.
Settlement Online Pre-Arrival (SOPA)
Settlement Online Pre-Arrival (SOPA) is an Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada (IRCC) funded program that delivers free pre-arrival services for job readiness, success and retention.
IBM SkillsBuild Program
The Credential Recognition Program is delivered in partnership through Ottawa Community Loan Fund (OCLF), Lebanese and Arab Social Services Agency (LASSA), World Skills (WS) and Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization (OCISO).
Throughout your Credential Recognition journey, you may find yourself working with several/all of these organizations as your needs change – the program is designed to allow you to take advantage of the supports when you need them.
Other Resources
As you navigate our web pages, make sure you check out our resources. Navigating life as a new immigrant can be overwhelming, and we’re here to help ease the transition. On our community resources page, you’ll discover a range of resources covering various aspects like housing, legal assistance, mental health support, community centers, and more.
