Calling all newcomer entrepreneurs🗣 @ACSANewcomers is hosting “Understanding Business Culture and Community in Canada” presented by Karla Briones a successful newcomer entrepreneur & business consultant Register here: 🔗bit.ly/3qSnwkR 📞Christine 416-292-6912 ext 334

The Accenture – World Skills (ACWS) Mentorship Program is now accepting applications. This program delivers mentorship to Internationally Trained Professionals in the IT sector. Application deadline is: Friday, January 21, 2022. Register here: buff.ly/3qk2pZN

Before coming to Canada Alaa connected with the #EmploymentCounsellor with our #SOPABC team. He was guided and supported throughout his job search process and in three weeks found entry-level work and is now settled in Vancouver. #ReadyToWork #SOPAForRefugees #PreArrival

As a newcomer to Canada, finding a job in your field is a key milestone in your journey. In this Arrive webinar, you’ll learn valuable tips to help you apply for jobs and position yourself as an ideal candidate. arrivein.com/resources/webi…

Regardless of how well prepared to integrate you feel, accessing the services of an immigrant-serving agency is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your family when you move to Canada. #SOPAAB #SettlingInCanada #ArrivePrepared arrivepreparedalberta.ca/blogposts/5-wa…

Travelers must be fully vaccinated to enter Canada starting January 15. Essential travelers must be fully vaccinated to cross the border. Unvaccinated Canadians may face quarantine measures. cicnews.com/2022/01/travel…

Learn about writing a cover letter, including what to include, how to send it, review examples, and get free templates to download for many different types of occupations and applications. thebalancecareers.com/free-cover-let…

February is #BlackHistoryMonth and we are honouring the achievements and contributions Black Canadians make, and have made, towards creating culturally rich and diverse communities across Canada. #BHM2022

"Some of the trickiest job interview questions to answer are the ones that are about you—not your skills or experience, necessarily, but who you are as a candidate and a person." thebalancecareers.com/what-can-you-d…

"The first few months were hectic as my husband and I applied for several jobs, attended multiple job interviews, participated in job guidance and training workshops." Sujatha Gopalakrishnan On our blog 2nd part of Sujatha's story! arriveprepared.ca/beat-the-odds-… #SOPAAB #GuestPost

Are you age 16-24 & arrived in Canada within the last 3 years? Enjoy learning? Share your opinion with us by joining our Youth Focus Group and become a tester of our new course "Passport to Success!" Sign up by February 22! Contact Lisa- [email protected] #SOPA #NewcomerYouth

Here's how to use LinkedIn to directly find recruiters and hiring managers who are currently hiring in your field or for your employer of interest. linkedin.com/posts/akosuaba…

SOPA program creates a continuum of employment and settlement services from pre-arrival to the destined communities in Canada. Approved to immigrate to Canada? Join SOPA today to benefit from our courses and resources. arriveprepared.ca #SOPAAB #ClientFeedback

“Why do you want to work here?” is one of the most common interview questions that stumps job candidates the most. Find out in this insightful CNBC article how you can most effectively tackle this common job interview question. cnbc.com/2022/02/22/car…

Watch the story of our SOPA Saskatchewan client, Faran Khan, as he talks about his move to Canada, how he found a job soon after his arrival & more. youtube.com/watch?v=_kr46r…

Informational Interviews can lead to a dream job if you do your research and be selective about who you approach. This not only gives a look at your professional background but also sets the context for the flow of the conversation. buff.ly/3KpqaXN

We were excited to receive this glowing testimonial from our client, Blessing Ahirhima, who completed our Job Search Strategies course. Blessing wrote in to tell us about how the course helped to boost his confidence and readiness to find his first Canadian job.

Calling on all SOPA clients! Come learn about @momentumcalgary in our upcoming webinar. Momentum is a change-making organization offering programs that help newcomers achieve financial, professional and entrepreneurial success in Canada. Register here: eventbrite.ca/e/momentum-cal…

The Canadian Immigrant Fair is coming BACK to Calgary in 2022 The Canadian Immigrant Fair is returning to Calgary on Friday, August 26, 2022, at Telus Convention Centre (120 9 Avenue SE). canadianimmigrant.ca/careerfair/cal…

Calling on all SOPA clients! Come learn about Windmill Microlending in our upcoming info session. Windmill Microlending offers affordable, flexible, and low-interest loans of up to $15,000, exclusively to Canadian skilled immigrants and refugees. Register here: eventbrite.ca/e/windmill-mic…