newcomers
Interview Tips for Newcomers
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.
Immigration Minister hosts press conference at World Skills Employment Centre, discusses plans to improve immigration system
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
Networking Event with Recruiters and Career Coaches
With the challenges that the pandemic has brought into our lives, so many things are still unclear. But it is certain that the job market will look very different in the foreseeable future. Keeping this in mind, and to help newcomer jobseekers understand the steps they can take in the current scenario, we invited Recruiters
FINterns Share Tips for Success
The heart-warming stories of clients who have applied to the Federal Internship for Newcomers (FIN) program in past years – and have now successfully started their careers in the government – continue to make us very happy and proud. We recently interviewed Jefe Olagunju and Oodithnarain Kallaram who shared how the FIN program helped
FIN clients talk about barriers and how to overcome them
As we get busy with the next cycle of the Federal Internship for Newcomers program, we are inviting our awesome clients – who are hoping to start their journey in the public sector through the FIN program this year – to talk about the barriers they faced initially and the tools they used to
FINterns share their success stories
As we reflect upon the milestones and accomplishments of the Federal Internship for Newcomers (FIN) program over the last 10 years, we are also proud of World Skills Employment Centre’s role in supporting candidates as they prepare for successful careers in the government. And what better way to showcase our work than to
Celebrating a decade of FIN success
One of the barriers that immigrants face in a new country is the lack of a professional network. With no connections and no work experience in Canada, many newcomers struggle for years as they try to reach their employment goals. This month we are marking the 10th anniversary of a program that addresses these
Top Skills That Employers Are Currently Looking for
What are the top skills that employers are currently looking for, and how can newcomer jobseekers keep working on their employment goals during this period of physical distancing and social isolation? This was the topic of discussion at a successful virtual event that we hosted on October 15, 2020, where our clients had the opportunity
Virtual Speed Networking Event for FIN Candidates
At World Skills Employment Centre we continue to do the work of supporting newcomers integrate into the Canadian labour market, despite the challenges that COVID-19 has brought into our personal and professional lives. In the last few months, we have had to adapt and innovate in ways that we didn’t even think were possible. Thanks
