Executive Summary

The Objective of this Program is to provide support to immigrants in their efforts to enter or progress in the Canadian workforce or start businesses. The program will focus on addressing the barriers by newcomers, such as lack of Canadian work experience, skill gap, and limited access to employment or business networks.

The program will offer a range of activities to support immigrants in their job search and career development. These activities will include:

• Pre-employment training and employment placement services. Learn More
• Skills and basic entrepreneur training. Learn More
• Mentoring and coaching. Learn More
• Networking events. Learn More

The program’s ultimate goal is to help newcomers enter the Canadian workforce or build sustainable business, which will lead to improved economic outcomes and social integration.

Specific outcomes will include:

• Increased employment rates for newcomers 
• Increased confidence in job search and career development
• Increased new business for newcomers 
• Enhanced social networks and connections
• Improved ecnomic outcomesfor participants and their families