New Immigrants

KEYS offers a variety of programs to help immigrants find employment. An Immigrant Employment Specialist at KEYS can offer labour market information; job search coaching and access to work placements and support services. She can also assist with the process of accreditation and credential recognition.

We also offer the following Employment Services for Immigrants and Internationally Educated Individuals:

iSHINE | Employment Program for Immigrant Youth is a part-time, 12 week pre-employment program for Immigrant Youth aged 16-24 years old, which includes a paid placement and a chance to help create a television show! No cost for the program, and snacks are included!   iShine runs twice a year.

Limited spaces available! Contact KEYS if interested.

Job Search Workshops (JSW) for New Immigrants is a pre-employment designed to help eligible newcomers learn the essentials of job searching in Canada. Topics covered include: Designing Effective Job Search Tools; Networking and Communication Techniques; Orientation to the Canadian Labour Market and Work Culture; Successful Interview techniques and Video Practice Interviews. For more information, click here.

Please see our Workshop Listings for the next available JSW dates.

Professional Mentoring Partnership offers 3 different mentoring opportunities to fit the availability and interests of immigrant and volunteer participants: Professional Mentoring, The Connector Program, and Career Speed Networking Sessions. For more information, click here.

For more information or to set an appointment: Call your nearest KEYS or drop by the office.

 

In The News

05/10/2012

Summer Jobs for Youth 2012
Great news! KEYS has received confirmation that we will be delivering Summer Jobs for Youth again this summer. More...

05/11/2012

The 'new' face of KEYS
Our renovations at all our locations are finished and we are beautiful! More...

05/12/2012

Need help finding a summer job?
KEYS Job Centre is open later on Mondays and Tuesdays (until 6pm) specifically to help students with their job search.
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