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    World Skills 7th Annual Job Fair: Seizing Ottawa’s Global Talent 

    October 3, 2024

    On September 25th, 2024, World Skills hosted its 7th Annual Job Fair, bringing together 40 employers and 824 job seekers in search of career opportunities in Ottawa. This event provided internationally trained professionals, who now call Ottawa home, the chance to connect with a diverse range of local employers eager to fill vacancies and enrich

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  • Honouring Our 25th Anniversary Commitment with a Tree Planting Event

    October 4, 2024

    Honouring Our 25th Anniversary Commitment with a Tree Planting Event! 🌳🌲 Today, October 3, 2024, the World Skills Employment Centre team fulfilled a special promise we made at our 25th Anniversary Gala—to plant 25 trees to commemorate this important milestone. 🌟 Early this morning, 20 of our dedicated staff members headed to a beautiful farm

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  • Interview Tips for Newcomers 

    March 12, 2024

    Going into a job interview can be nerve-wracking for any job seeker!   It is especially challenging for newcomers who are looking to enter the Canadian workforce where there is often limited to no familiarity.    At World Skills, we help newcomers by providing crucial employment support and resources to assist them with navigating the Canadian workplace. 

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  • Celebrating Immigrant Entrepreneurs: Ottawa Newcomer Entrepreneurs Hub Hosts Annual Alumni Networking Event

    January 30, 2024

    Members of the Ottawa business community and various other community organizations joined the Ottawa Newcomer Entrepreneurs Hub (ONE Hub) in hosting its Annual Alumni Celebratory Event! More than 75 attendees had the opportunity to network with business experts and learn about available resources to support immigrant entrepreneurs in Ottawa. The event was held to celebrate

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  • Express Employment Professionals Ottawa East Donates to World Skills Employment Centre

    December 11, 2023

    World Skills Employment Centre is pleased to receive a donation from local Ottawa business, Express Employment Professionals Ottawa East. On Tuesday, December 7th, Business Developer at Express Employment Professionals  Craig Winchester presented a cheque of $3,412.50 to World Skills. Express Employment Professionals of Ottawa is a leading staffing provider helping job seekers find work with

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  • Over 600 Newcomers Connect with Employers at World Skills’ Fall Job Fair

    November 24, 2023

    “Finding a job for many people can be a daunting and difficult exercise. To do so as newcomer to Canada can sometimes feel almost impossible. But thanks to incredible organizations like World Skills Employment Centre, Ottawa’s newest residents can get the support they need to find employment.” – City of Ottawa Mayor, Mark Sutcliffe. Over

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  • Job Fair for Immigrant Jobseekers

    November 14, 2023

    Join us on Tuesday, November 21 at the  Ottawa Conference and Event Centre for the this year’s second installment of the World Skills Job Fair. We are excited to host over 30 Ottawa employers who are currently recruiting talent. Learn more about the Job Fair here.

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  • Celebrating the launch of the Credential Recognition Program (CRP)

    November 7, 2023

    Newcomers with career paths in regulated fields including the Skilled Trades, who are seeking to have their credentials recognized, undertaking training for an alternative career, or both can benefit from the Credential Recognition Program (CRP). The Ottawa Community Loan Fund (OCLF) recently celebrated the launch of the program in partnership with World Skills Employment Centre,

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  • Immigration Minister hosts press conference at World Skills Employment Centre, discusses plans to improve immigration system

    November 1, 2023

    On Tuesday, October 31, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, unveiled the Strategic Immigration Review report and revealed plans to improve Canada’s immigration system. The Minister made the announcement at a press conference held at World Skills Employment Centre. Minister Miller outlined several plans to transform Canada’s immigration system to welcome

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  • National Capital Commission (NCC) shares career opportunities with newcomers at recruitment event

    October 31, 2023

    The National Capital Council (NCC) recently welcomed more than 80 skilled immigrants to the NCC’s first-ever recruitment and networking event with World Skills Employment Centre. Speaking to clients at the event which was held on October 24, NCC’s CEO Tobi Nussbaum emphasized his commitment to making the NCC one of Ottawa’s most diverse and inclusive

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  • World Skills Employment Centre Has Moved!

    October 18, 2023

    World Skills Employment Centre is excited to announce the opening of our new office at 237 Argyle Avenue!

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  • Arrive Prepared in Canada

    August 22, 2023

    Did you know that at World Skills, we help newcomers kick-start their Job Search journey before arriving in Canada? Making the decision to move to another country to start a new life is exciting but can also be very challenging. Navigating culture shock, a new climate, a different job market, learning new skills and integrating

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