Searching for Newcomer Employment Programs

Offer a wide range of culturally and linguistically appropriate services to Canadian-born citizens, naturalized citizens, permanent residents, refugees, international students and temporary foreign workers to help them settle and integrate into the community.

Successful integration is a two way process that requires adjustments for both newcomers and the community; settlement workers work closely with other agencies, businesses and all levels of government to ensure this happens.

Assists clients with issues they are encountering in adapting to their new home and ensuring that agency services are accessible to them regardless of how long they have been in Canada. Offers settlement services in-house and throughout the community.

Many of the Settlement Counsellors work out of branches of both the Waterloo and Kitchener Public Libraries to better reach the community.

Comprehensive employment and job search services

• assessment of skills, interests and experience
• job search strategies, including resume preparation
• information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
• on-the-job training, work experience, help in maintaining employment as well as information and referral to other employment and community services

Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers

• training program must demonstrate good job prospects
• financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance

Services for employers

• help in identifying human resource skills requirements, matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
• support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention

Canada-Ontario Job Grant

• financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
• available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees

Program designed to enable internationally educated nurses to meet the regulatory requirements of the College of Nurses of Ontario

Consists of both theory and clinical components required for eligibility to write the examination for registration as an Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

Please email your letter of direction from the Colleges of Nurses of Ontario to bien@fanshawec.ca for an assessment.

Comprehensive employment and job search services

• assessment of skills, interests and experience
• job search strategies, including resume preparation
• information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
• on-the-job training, work experience, help in maintaining employment as well as information and referral to other employment and community services

Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers

• training program must demonstrate good job prospects
• financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance

Services for employers

• help in identifying human resource skills requirements, matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
• support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention

Canada-Ontario Job Grant

• financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
• available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees

Provides information and assistance in the following areas:

• Completing forms and documents
• Personal and family settlement process
• Immigration and legal issues
• Employment and education
• Interpretation and translation
• Canadian life and culture
• Information, advisement and support
• Access to programs and services

Provide settlement and employment services to assist immigrant and refugees

• Cultural Diversity Program
• Language Interpretation
• English Language Assessment and Referral Services
• Settlement Services
• Employment Resource Centre
• Language Interpretation
• English Language Assessment and Referral Centre

Coordinated Language Assessment and Referral Centre

• Eligibility screening, language skills assessment and referral to government-funded English language programs including Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC), LINC Home Study, English as a Second Language (ESL) programs, Enhanced Language Training (ELT), Occupation-Specific Language Training (OSLT), and Specialized Language Training (SLT)

Program consists of 3 parts:

• Individual Employment Needs Assessment with a personalized action plan
• Pre-Employment Workshop
• Follow up Support

Participants will learn:

• How to identify your skills and accomplishments
• How to research local employers and analyze job postings
• Develop Canadian style resume, cover letter and references
• How to access the hidden job market and create networking contacts
• Understand the Canadian company hiring and the interviewing process

Provides services to help immigrant women succeed in Canadian society, including:

• Career Exploration and Counselling
• Skills Training
• Training Incentives
• Job Search Assistance
• Interview Preparation
• Resume & Cover Letters
• Computer Training
• Industrial Sewing Training
• Soft Skills Training
• Healthy lifestyles drop-in groups
• Life Skills Coaching
• Customer Service Training
• Self-Employment Start-Up

Continuing education programs for internationally trained professionals to help get Canadian credentials and experience

Occupation-Specific Language Training (OSLT) - Workplace language training program designed specifically for the business, technology and health care sectors * program includes interacting effectively with supervisors, colleagues, and clients, written communication and comprehension, with a focus on occupation-specific terminology, workplace practices, cultural awareness, and searching for Canadian work experience * assists newcomers to develop language and communications skills to develop strong interviewing, networking, and job-search communication skills * 12 week program

Certificate programs for Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) and Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) assist students to improve skills to achieve Grade 12 equivalency for admission to Ontario colleges, apprenticeship programs, and for consideration by employers * improve skills in:

• literacy and basic skills
• communications
• mathematics
• self-management/self-direction
• computers
• biology
• chemistry
• physics

Information and application assistance for internationally trained people seeking licensure or related employment in regulated professions

• application information and submission assistance
• personalized work plans for clients seeking licensure
• facilitating assessment and document evaluation
• technical language support
• relevant labour market information
• information about alternative professional avenues
• computer terminals, internet access and research materials
• facilitating connections between employers and internationally trained individuals
• referrals to community partners for training and upgrading opportunities
• information for prospective newcomers
• Internationally Trained Worker Loan Program for people in Southwestern Ontario
  

Assists highly skilled internationally trained immigrants (ITIs) gain equivalent work experience in Ontario

• regulated occupation (for example, nursing, engineering, etc.)
• non-regulated occupation currently in demand, such as information technology, financial services

Supply Chain Technical Training - Program delivered in partnership with the London Chapter of the Association for Production and Inventory Controls that links supply chain demand with international trained talent

Employment counselling services and career development programs for unemployed adults * helps identify career goals * educational upgrading tools

Specializes in employment programs and services for immigrants and Canadian newcomers

Services include:

• resume development
• foreign credential recognition assistance
• employment preparation workshops
• volunteer work experience placements
• mentorship programs
• job interview practice
• networking opportunities
• direct hire opportunities

Services and Programs:

• Ontario Bridge Training Program
• Ontario Employment Services

Provides information and assistance in the following areas:

• Completing forms and documents
• Personal and family settlement process
• Immigration and legal issues
• Employment and education
• Interpretation and translation
• Canadian life and culture
• Information, advisement and support
• Access to programs and services

Provide settlement and employment services to assist immigrant and refugees

• Cultural Diversity Program
• Language Interpretation
• English Language Assessment and Referral Services
• Settlement Services
• Employment Resource Centre
• Language Interpretation
• English Language Assessment and Referral Centre

Coordinated Language Assessment and Referral Centre

• Eligibility screening, language skills assessment and referral to government-funded English language programs including Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC), LINC Home Study, English as a Second Language (ESL) programs, Enhanced Language Training (ELT), Occupation-Specific Language Training (OSLT), and Specialized Language Training (SLT)

Direct and essential services to newcomers to the city of London Ontarion, helping them integrate into their new society

Funds are provided by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) * services are provided in a culturally competent manner by multilingual staff and volunteers

Information and Orientation Services for Newcomers:

• assesses needs and provides guidance to make informed settlement decisions
• provides timely, useful, and accurate information
• develops settlement plans to meet needs and help establish priorities
• assists with appointment scheduling and registration for appropriate programs
• assistance with coping with the problems of everyday living, and navigating the Canadian system
• information on the rights and obligations of newcomers
• one-on-one, family, and group information sessions to enhance newcomer integration into society
• information packages, including web-based information sources and referrals to IRCC programs and other programs/services in the community

Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP) - Settlement Worker at library branch provides information and referral about resources offered by the library and the community * program offered in partnership with London Public Library

Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) - Assists newcomer students and their families settle into school and community * program offered in partnership with the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB), the London Catholic District School Board (LCDSB), and community agencies

Comprehensive employment and job search services

• assessment of skills, interests and experience
• job search strategies, including resume preparation
• information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
• on-the-job training, work experience, help in maintaining employment as well as information and referral to other employment and community services

Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers

• training program must demonstrate good job prospects
• financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance

Services for employers

• help in identifying human resource skills requirements, matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
• support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention

Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario:

• assessment of skills, interests and abilities
  
• job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
  
• information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
  
• help in maintaining employment
  
• information and referral to other employment and community services

All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of individual client groups including:

• Indigenous peoples
• Older workers
• Persons with disabilities
• Persons on social assistance
• Immigrants/newcomers
• Students
• Women
• Youth

Better Jobs Ontario -- skills training and financial support for laid-off workers

Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements

• matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
• support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention

Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees

• available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees

Comprehensive employment and job search services

• assessment of skills, interests and experience
• job search strategies, including resume preparation
• information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
• on-the-job training, work experience, help in maintaining employment as well as information and referral to other employment and community services

Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers

• training program must demonstrate good job prospects
• financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance

Services for employers

• help in identifying human resource skills requirements, matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
• support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention

Canada-Ontario Job Grant

• financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
• available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees

Assists highly skilled internationally trained immigrants (ITIs) gain equivalent work experience in Ontario

• regulated occupation (for example, nursing, engineering, etc.)
• non-regulated occupation currently in demand, such as information technology, financial services

Internationally Educated Nurse Program

• Nursing Communication Foundation Course, 35-50 hour online course, provided by CARE Centre
• Physical Assessment and Nursing Skill Sessions at the Learning Resource Centre, Mohawk College
• Career Progression, Job Coaching, Resume Review, Interview Preparation
• HHS Job Shadowing

Employment resources and coaching to help people with disabilities to find sustainable employment in Ontario:

• assessment of skills, interests and abilities
• match candidates and employers and provide retention supports
• job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
• information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
• help in maintaining employment
• information and referral to other employment and community services

Better Jobs Ontario -- skills training and financial support for laid-off workers

Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements

• matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
• support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention

Employment resources and coaching to help people with disabilities to find sustainable employment in Ontario:

• assessment of skills, interests and abilities
• match candidates and employers and provide retention supports
• job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
• information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
• help in maintaining employment
• information and referral to other employment and community services

Better Jobs Ontario -- skills training and financial support for laid-off workers

Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements

• matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
• support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention

Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees

• available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees

OntarioEquine Education and Employment Program -- a Skills Development Fund project,delivered in partnership with Ontario Harness Horse Association and EquineGuelph, begin an exciting career in the equine industry.

• 6-week virtual equine training course
• Learn from industry experts
• Discover difference careers working with horses
• Work experience opportunity after completion of equine training course

A full-time day program designed for Internationally Trained Professionals. The Workplace Preparation Program (ELT) prepares individuals to work in their field through a 12 week language training, related to workplace communication and cultural practices, networking, resume, cover letter and interview preparation.

Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario

• assessment of skills, interests and abilities
• job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
• information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
• help in maintaining employment
• information and referral to other employment and community services

Better Jobs Ontario -- skills training and financial support for laid-off workers

Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements

• matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
• support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention

Employment resources and coaching to help people with disabilities to find sustainable employment in Ontario:

• assessment of skills, interests and abilities
• match candidates and employers and provide retention supports
• job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
• information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
• help in maintaining employment
• information and referral to other employment and community services

Better Jobs Ontario -- skills training and financial support for laid-off workers

Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements

• matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
• support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention

Canada-Ontario Job Grant -- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees

• available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees

Offers sector-specific bridging programs that will support highly skilled internationally trained immigrants (ITIs) integrate into the Canadian workforce. These programs are focused on helping ITIs get employment in the field in which they possess prior training and experience. Industries include HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning), IT (Information Technology), and Network Cabling.

Participants will receive:

• Job development: job leads, connections to employers, and work placement
• Industry-specific training on workplace communication, pre-employment coaching, and technical skills training
• Relevant certifications
• One-on-one job search and job coaching support

This program is funded by the Ministry of Labor, Training, and Skills Development.