Skilled refugees who are newly settled in Canada and are seeking meaningful employment opportunities can greatly benefit from the Welcome Talent Canada mentorship program.
BENEFITS
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Access to a career coach for four months (minimum 12 hours total) to receive ongoing support, guidance and advice to achieve career goals
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Gain better understanding of how enter your industry/profession
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Receive support to explore your career options and path to employment
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Improve your employment profile (i.e. Resume, Linkedin, and elevator pitch)
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Get introduced to influential contacts and expand your professional network
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Better understanding of Canadian workplace and business culture
REQUIREMENTS
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Arrived to Canada as a refugee or applied for refugee/claimant status upon arrival to Canada
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Eligible to work in Canada
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Currently unemployed, underemployed or not working in their professional field
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Actively seeking employment opportunities
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Have been in Canada for five years or less
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Strong grasp of English languages (CLB 5+)
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Graduated from a post-secondary education program and/or have equivalent professional work experience
To apply and get matched to a mentor, click on the button below and our program staff will contact you to complete an intake interview.