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Career Readiness

Accelerate your journey. Join one or more of our programs to fast-track your career in Canada.

Explore our Career Readiness programs tailored to empower refugees, refugee claimants, and forcibly displaced individuals for successful employment in the Canadian labor market.

Veuillez noter que Jumpstart n’offre pas de services en français pour le moment. Si vous préférez être servi en français, veuillez visiter l’un des 13 Réseaux en immigration francophone (RIF) à travers le Canada. Ils regroupent près de 300 organismes et institutions partenaires, rassemblant les acteurs et actrices de première ligne qui œuvrent au sein des communautés francophones et acadiennes : celles et ceux qui travaillent pour attirer, recruter, accueillir et intégrer des nouveaux arrivants et nouvelles arrivantes d’expression française. 

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Resume Building

Our Resume Building program can help accelerate your career prospects. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, our expert team will craft a compelling resume that captures the attention of hiring managers.

We not only enhance your resume for your job search but also actively submit it to employers when opportunities arise.

Register now to accelerate your career.

Program Requirements

  • Arrived in Canada as a refugee, or applied for refugee claimant status upon arrival, or a forcibly displaced person
  • Graduate from a post-secondary education program and/or have equivalent 2+ years of professional work experience
  • Actively seeking employment opportunities and eligible to work in Canada
  • Strong English language proficiency (CLB 6+)
  • A client of Jumpstart Refugee Talent
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Credit: Yan Krukau

Mentorship

Welcome Talent Canada is our national mentorship program. Here, we match newly settled refugees and forcibly displaced people with mentors who can provide the guidance, resources, and connections needed to start your professional career in Canada.

Each match is hand-selected to ensure an ideal fit based on professional background and experience. With our support, you will be well-equipped to achieve your professional aspirations and thrive in your new home.

Apply today and get matched with a mentor in your field.

Join Our Mentorship Program and Gain

  • Access to a mentor for 4 months (12 hours total) who will provide career support, guidance, and advice
  • Gain insights on entering the Canadian job market in your industry
  • Support in exploring career options and paths to employment
  • Enhanced professional profile: optimized resume, cover letter, LinkedIn, and elevator pitch
  • Introductions to influential contacts and the expansion of your professional network
  • Improved understanding of Canadian work culture

Program Requirements

  • Arrived in Canada as a refugee, or applied for refugee claimant status upon arrival, or a forcibly displaced person
  • Graduate from a post-secondary education program and/or have equivalent 2+ years of professional work experience
  • Actively seeking employment opportunities and eligible to work in Canada
  • Strong English language proficiency (CLB 6+)
  • A client of Jumpstart Refugee Talent

WES Gateway Education
Credentials Recognition

World Education Services (WES) Gateway Program’s credential evaluation and recognition is crucial to advancing your education and career goals in Canada. This report holds immense value and is recognized by educational institutions, employers, and regulatory bodies nationwide.

This program is targeted to refugees with academic credentials from Syria, Turkey, Eritrea, Afghanistan, Ukraine, Venezuela, or Iraq.

Partnering with WES streamlines your degree equivalence application and ensures a smooth credential evaluation process.

WES charges a CAD $200 fee, but financial assistance is available for those facing financial barriers.

Program Requirements

  • Arrived in Canada as a refugee, or applied for refugee claimant status upon arrival, or a forcibly displaced person
  • Graduate from a post-secondary education program and/or have equivalent 2+ years of professional work experience
  • Actively seeking employment opportunities and eligible to work in Canada
  • Strong English language proficiency (CLB 6+)
  • Studied in one of the following countries: Syria, Turkey, Eritrea, Afghanistan, Ukraine, Venezuela, or Iraq
  • A client of Jumpstart Refugee Talent

Interview Preparation

We are dedicated to equipping refugees, refugee claimants, and forcibly displaced individuals with the necessary expertise, insights, and self-assurance to succeed in job interviews.

We understand the distinct hurdles that refugees encounter when pursuing a job in Canada.

Our goal is to deliver personalized guidance that empowers you. Our passionate staff and committed volunteers are here to conduct mock interviews and offer invaluable tips in preparation for your upcoming interview.

Take this opportunity to boost your interview abilities.

Program Requirements

  • Arrived in Canada as a refugee, or applied for refugee claimant status upon arrival, or a forcibly displaced person
  • Graduate from a post-secondary education program and/or have equivalent 2+ years of professional work experience
  • Actively seeking employment opportunities and eligible to work in Canada
  • Strong English language proficiency (CLB 6+)
  • A client of Jumpstart Refugee Talent

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Career Pathing

We are firm believers in the potential for greatness within every individual’s professional journey. Our mission is to offer guidance and resources that empower you in discovering, strategizing, and following a rewarding career path – one aligning with your passions, strengths, and aspirations.

As our client, you will receive a curated list of resources, training opportunities, and career navigation tools so you can take the right steps towards your intended career path.

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English Acceleration Pilot

Language remains one of the main employment barriers to a significant group of our clients. To address this challenge, we are innovating and testing with multiple methods of language acceleration solutions.

Program Requirements

  • Arrived in Canada as a refugee, or applied for refugee claimant status upon arrival, or a forcibly displaced person
  • Graduate from a post-secondary education program and/or have equivalent 2+ years of professional work experience
  • Actively seeking employment opportunities and eligible to work in Canada
  • Moderate English language proficiency (CLB 3-5)
  • A client of Jumpstart Refugee Talent