JVS Toronto - Ontario Bridge Training Program, Albion Rd

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

Immigrant Professionals Leveraging Architectural Knowledge for New Opportunities (IPLAN Practice)

• 14 week program for newcomers with an undergraduate degree in architecture or related field from a university outside Canada; language proficiency at Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB 7/8) required
• technical and professional skills training, including 8 week licensing preparation program
• job search support, networking and mentoring
• internships and employment opportunities
• course also offered online

Immigrant Professionals Leveraging Architectural Knowledge for New Opportunities (IPLAN EMPLOYMENT)
Offers help in building on International education and work experience and integrate into architectural workplaces in Ontario. Program includes:

• courses at Toronto Metropolitan University
• sector Specific Employment workshops
• licensing Information from Ontario Association of Architects (OAA)
• mentoring, internships and work placements
• job Search coaching and Support

International Skills Applied Geriatrics (ISAGE)

• 12 week bridging program for international professionals with a background in Healthcare, Social Work and Education interested in transitioning into careers in Social Services and Geriatrics in Canada
• academic courses delivered by George Brown College
• Canadian workplace essentials and communication training
• job shadowing in social services and geriatrics
• one to one job search support
• mentoring connections
• employer information sessions, internships and work placements

Recruitment for Equity, Accessibility and Diversity (READY)

• 14 week program for internationally trained professionals with background in Human Resources (HR), Sales, Marketing, Business Development or Hospitality; language proficiency at Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 or higher
• academic and practical training, including interactive e-learning, Canadian workplace culture and communication
• employer information sessions and presentations by industry experts
• individual job search support, mentoring, internships and work placements

Varies by program; call for more information

Adults 18 years or older, with a post-secondary certificate or degree from outside Canada, and international work experience in one of the following:

• Architecture
• Healthcare, Social Work, Education or Human Resources (HR)
• Sales, Marketing, Business Development or Hospitality

Must be permanent resident, Canadian citizen, Convention refugee or refugee claimant eligible to work in Canada, with English proficiency that meets Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 7 or above Clients in Francophone programs must demonstrate French language proficiency of Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) Level 7 or above, and English language proficiency of CLB Level 6 or above

Other languages may be available

Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms; designated parking

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