MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSIONS

[Nectar]

Dear all,

I thought a miscellaneous discussion thread will be a better option for various issues regarding applications for permanent residence in Canada.

Please share your valued opinions and various issues.

Nectar

[pittabread]

we already have miscleanous discussion. wat else you want??

[kathe]

I went exploring in the internet and noticed this one, hope that pretty useful for wannabe immigrants



Programs and Services for Immigrants

Bridging programs

Bridging programs are designed specifically for foreign trained professionals and tradespersons. They enable immigrants to transition more quickly into the Canadian labour market by providing training that addresses specific needs and facilitates the recognition of foreign credentials.

These programs may include training in the following areas:
•   occupation-specific language training;
•   training in Canadian workplace culture, practices and communication;
•   technical upgrading according to Canadian requirements; and,
•   work placements to gain Canadian work experience.
The bridging and transition programs currently offered by colleges and institutes across the country focus on the following professions: nursing and health care workers, engineering and the trades. Colleges and institutes in Alberta, Ontario and Quebec are delivering these programs with special funding from provincial governments. The bridging programs that are currently available include:

Alberta

Bow Valley College, Calgary, Alberta

Accounting Assistant – ESL Certificate

The Accounting Assistant ESL Program is a 44-week program designed for unemployed immigrants who wish to work in entry-level positions in the field of accounting but lack the language and occupational skills to do so. The program provides occupational as well as English as a Second Language (ESL) training. The ESL training is customized to ensure participants can effectively function in a Canadian workplace and handle the training textbooks and materials. The program provides participants with the theory and practice of accounting principles, as well as computerized accounting software. Students learn how to set up, open and operate a complete set of books, including the preparation of financial statements. Core business skills such as general office procedures, Microsoft Word and Excel, and common accounting software programs are also covered.

Work Experience for Immigrants  

The Work Experience for Immigrants program is designed for unemployed foreign-trained professionals. It is a 16-week program comprised of 10 weeks of in-class sessions focusing on Canadian workplace culture, functionality and communications on the job followed by six weeks of Canadian work experience. Up to 70 percent of those who complete this program find employment directly related to their previous professions. The college runs four groups per year, with each group consisting of 34 students.

Norquest College, Edmonton, Alberta

Career Options for New Canadians

This program is designed for new Canadians who have career credentials and are trying to establish themselves in the Canadian workplace. It runs for two 20-week semesters, and includes:
•   three months of classroom instruction on subjects such as computer literacy, communications skills, job safety skills, science, and English;
•   up to seven months of supervised on-the-job training.

ESL Trade

The ESL Trades Program is designed for immigrants with training and experience in a trade. It helps participants develop pre-trade skills, find work in their trade or occupation and become qualified in their chosen field. In this program, participants also improve their English, and learn job search skills such as researching potential employers and writing resumes.

Ontario,Algonquin College, Ottawa

Foreign-Trained Nurse Program

The School of Health and Community Studies offers this program in collaboration with the Algonquin College Language Institute. The program assists foreign-trained nurses in meeting the professional educational requirements of the College of Nurses of Ontario to practice in the health care sector in Ontario.

Centennial College, George Brown College and Ryerson University, Toronto

Care Project for Nurses

This program provides educational and professional support for internationally trained nurses so that they may access employment in Ontario.


Fanshawe College, London

Preparation for Apprenticeship, Trades and Technology

This program is delivered in collaboration with 3M Canada Inc., and prepares participants for certification in skilled manufacturing trades, namely general machinist, tool and die maker, industrial mechanic millwright and welder.

George Brown College, Toronto

Computer Programmer (Health and Financial Services) Diploma for Internationally-Educated Professionals  

This program provides alternate career paths for engineers, technologists, technicians and other foreign-trained professionals who possess some computer training and experience.

Georgian College, Barry

Bridges to Employment
This program prepares foreign-trained workers with a background in precision machining and tooling and related mechanical and engineering occupations to write a certification exam or qualify for an exemption from part of apprenticeship training.
The program is delivered in collaboration with the Simcoe County Training Board, Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association and Global Placement Services.


Humber Institute of Technology and Applied Learning, Toronto

Centre for Foreign-trained Professionals

The centre offers a four-week program that assists foreign-trained professionals and tradespeople to find work related to their background and experience.


Michener Institute and George Brown College, Toronto

Access and Options for Internationally-Trained Health Care Professionals

The program offers customized, modular programs leading to employment and licensing in critical health care professions such as medical radiation technology, medical laboratory technology and respiratory therapy. The Michener Institute and George Brown College are partnering with six professional associations and regulatory bodies to deliver this program.

[shibuya]

Please be very careful in this Forum. If someone impresses u with his post and u PM the person and he promises u many things which he could do for u please for heaven,s sake do not fall in that trap. Many crooked consultants who have their offices locked up are in guise in this forum. Please be aware of the same.

[aaycee]

I went exploring in the internet and noticed this one, hope that pretty useful for wannabe immigrants



Programs and Services for Immigrants

Bridging programs

Bridging programs are designed specifically for foreign trained professionals and tradespersons. They enable immigrants to transition more quickly into the Canadian labour market by providing training that addresses specific needs and facilitates the recognition of foreign credentials.

These programs may include training in the following areas:
•   occupation-specific language training;
•   training in Canadian workplace culture, practices and communication;
•   technical upgrading according to Canadian requirements; and,
•   work placements to gain Canadian work experience.
The bridging and transition programs currently offered by colleges and institutes across the country focus on the following professions: nursing and health care workers, engineering and the trades. Colleges and institutes in Alberta, Ontario and Quebec are delivering these programs with special funding from provincial governments. The bridging programs that are currently available include:

Alberta

Bow Valley College, Calgary, Alberta

Accounting Assistant – ESL Certificate

The Accounting Assistant ESL Program is a 44-week program designed for unemployed immigrants who wish to work in entry-level positions in the field of accounting but lack the language and occupational skills to do so. The program provides occupational as well as English as a Second Language (ESL) training. The ESL training is customized to ensure participants can effectively function in a Canadian workplace and handle the training textbooks and materials. The program provides participants with the theory and practice of accounting principles, as well as computerized accounting software. Students learn how to set up, open and operate a complete set of books, including the preparation of financial statements. Core business skills such as general office procedures, Microsoft Word and Excel, and common accounting software programs are also covered.

Work Experience for Immigrants  

The Work Experience for Immigrants program is designed for unemployed foreign-trained professionals. It is a 16-week program comprised of 10 weeks of in-class sessions focusing on Canadian workplace culture, functionality and communications on the job followed by six weeks of Canadian work experience. Up to 70 percent of those who complete this program find employment directly related to their previous professions. The college runs four groups per year, with each group consisting of 34 students.

Norquest College, Edmonton, Alberta

Career Options for New Canadians

This program is designed for new Canadians who have career credentials and are trying to establish themselves in the Canadian workplace. It runs for two 20-week semesters, and includes:
•   three months of classroom instruction on subjects such as computer literacy, communications skills, job safety skills, science, and English;
•   up to seven months of supervised on-the-job training.

ESL Trade

The ESL Trades Program is designed for immigrants with training and experience in a trade. It helps participants develop pre-trade skills, find work in their trade or occupation and become qualified in their chosen field. In this program, participants also improve their English, and learn job search skills such as researching potential employers and writing resumes.

Ontario,Algonquin College, Ottawa

Foreign-Trained Nurse Program

The School of Health and Community Studies offers this program in collaboration with the Algonquin College Language Institute. The program assists foreign-trained nurses in meeting the professional educational requirements of the College of Nurses of Ontario to practice in the health care sector in Ontario.

Centennial College, George Brown College and Ryerson University, Toronto

Care Project for Nurses

This program provides educational and professional support for internationally trained nurses so that they may access employment in Ontario.


Fanshawe College, London

Preparation for Apprenticeship, Trades and Technology

This program is delivered in collaboration with 3M Canada Inc., and prepares participants for certification in skilled manufacturing trades, namely general machinist, tool and die maker, industrial mechanic millwright and welder.

George Brown College, Toronto

Computer Programmer (Health and Financial Services) Diploma for Internationally-Educated Professionals  

This program provides alternate career paths for engineers, technologists, technicians and other foreign-trained professionals who possess some computer training and experience.

Georgian College, Barry

Bridges to Employment
This program prepares foreign-trained workers with a background in precision machining and tooling and related mechanical and engineering occupations to write a certification exam or qualify for an exemption from part of apprenticeship training.
The program is delivered in collaboration with the Simcoe County Training Board, Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association and Global Placement Services.


Humber Institute of Technology and Applied Learning, Toronto

Centre for Foreign-trained Professionals

The centre offers a four-week program that assists foreign-trained professionals and tradespeople to find work related to their background and experience.


Michener Institute and George Brown College, Toronto

Access and Options for Internationally-Trained Health Care Professionals

The program offers customized, modular programs leading to employment and licensing in critical health care professions such as medical radiation technology, medical laboratory technology and respiratory therapy. The Michener Institute and George Brown College are partnering with six professional associations and regulatory bodies to deliver this program.

wow!
gr8 info..
keep it up.....

[Nectar]

Please be very careful in this Forum. If someone impresses u with his post and u PM the person and he promises u many things which he could do for u please for heaven,s sake do not fall in that trap. Many crooked consultants who have their offices locked up are in guise in this forum. Please be aware of the same.

Very well said.

Please mention your inside intent in detail.

Nectar

[Nectar]

I went exploring in the internet and noticed this one, hope that pretty useful for wannabe immigrants



Programs and Services for Immigrants

Bridging programs

Bridging programs are designed specifically for foreign trained professionals and tradespersons. They enable immigrants to transition more quickly into the Canadian labour market by providing training that addresses specific needs and facilitates the recognition of foreign credentials.

These programs may include training in the following areas:
•   occupation-specific language training;
•   training in Canadian workplace culture, practices and communication;
•   technical upgrading according to Canadian requirements; and,
•   work placements to gain Canadian work experience.
The bridging and transition programs currently offered by colleges and institutes across the country focus on the following professions: nursing and health care workers, engineering and the trades. Colleges and institutes in Alberta, Ontario and Quebec are delivering these programs with special funding from provincial governments. The bridging programs that are currently available include:

Alberta

Bow Valley College, Calgary, Alberta

Accounting Assistant – ESL Certificate

The Accounting Assistant ESL Program is a 44-week program designed for unemployed immigrants who wish to work in entry-level positions in the field of accounting but lack the language and occupational skills to do so. The program provides occupational as well as English as a Second Language (ESL) training. The ESL training is customized to ensure participants can effectively function in a Canadian workplace and handle the training textbooks and materials. The program provides participants with the theory and practice of accounting principles, as well as computerized accounting software. Students learn how to set up, open and operate a complete set of books, including the preparation of financial statements. Core business skills such as general office procedures, Microsoft Word and Excel, and common accounting software programs are also covered.

Work Experience for Immigrants  

The Work Experience for Immigrants program is designed for unemployed foreign-trained professionals. It is a 16-week program comprised of 10 weeks of in-class sessions focusing on Canadian workplace culture, functionality and communications on the job followed by six weeks of Canadian work experience. Up to 70 percent of those who complete this program find employment directly related to their previous professions. The college runs four groups per year, with each group consisting of 34 students.

Norquest College, Edmonton, Alberta

Career Options for New Canadians

This program is designed for new Canadians who have career credentials and are trying to establish themselves in the Canadian workplace. It runs for two 20-week semesters, and includes:
•   three months of classroom instruction on subjects such as computer literacy, communications skills, job safety skills, science, and English;
•   up to seven months of supervised on-the-job training.

ESL Trade

The ESL Trades Program is designed for immigrants with training and experience in a trade. It helps participants develop pre-trade skills, find work in their trade or occupation and become qualified in their chosen field. In this program, participants also improve their English, and learn job search skills such as researching potential employers and writing resumes.

Ontario,Algonquin College, Ottawa

Foreign-Trained Nurse Program

The School of Health and Community Studies offers this program in collaboration with the Algonquin College Language Institute. The program assists foreign-trained nurses in meeting the professional educational requirements of the College of Nurses of Ontario to practice in the health care sector in Ontario.

Centennial College, George Brown College and Ryerson University, Toronto

Care Project for Nurses

This program provides educational and professional support for internationally trained nurses so that they may access employment in Ontario.


Fanshawe College, London

Preparation for Apprenticeship, Trades and Technology

This program is delivered in collaboration with 3M Canada Inc., and prepares participants for certification in skilled manufacturing trades, namely general machinist, tool and die maker, industrial mechanic millwright and welder.

George Brown College, Toronto

Computer Programmer (Health and Financial Services) Diploma for Internationally-Educated Professionals  

This program provides alternate career paths for engineers, technologists, technicians and other foreign-trained professionals who possess some computer training and experience.

Georgian College, Barry

Bridges to Employment
This program prepares foreign-trained workers with a background in precision machining and tooling and related mechanical and engineering occupations to write a certification exam or qualify for an exemption from part of apprenticeship training.
The program is delivered in collaboration with the Simcoe County Training Board, Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association and Global Placement Services.


Humber Institute of Technology and Applied Learning, Toronto

Centre for Foreign-trained Professionals

The centre offers a four-week program that assists foreign-trained professionals and tradespeople to find work related to their background and experience.


Michener Institute and George Brown College, Toronto

Access and Options for Internationally-Trained Health Care Professionals

The program offers customized, modular programs leading to employment and licensing in critical health care professions such as medical radiation technology, medical laboratory technology and respiratory therapy. The Michener Institute and George Brown College are partnering with six professional associations and regulatory bodies to deliver this program.

Dear kathe,

A very good work please keep it up.

Nectar

[kathe]

Well NOC 2121 is one of the freshly introduced NOCs this year and we all might be forerunners of 2121 group. Wanna share certain valuable info with all 2121 applicants to know your way around Canada's biologist & environmental profession. As a move to new country is like walking on eggshells and we all shall have sufficient strings to our bow.

You shall have relevant Environmental Professional Certifications to work in Canada as an environmental professional, even though a PhD holder, still needs EP/EPt certification to demonstrate that his/her skills meet or exceed the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for environmental employment in specific field of specialization.

Here you go!

For Certification

http://www.eco.ca/certification/environmental-professionals/field-of-specialization/761/

Job Site

http://www.eco.ca/viewjobs/default.aspx

Immigrant centre for Environmental professional

http://www.eco.ca/public/services/professional/immigrant-centre/493/

[Mezo2009]

I went exploring in the internet and noticed this one, hope that pretty useful for wannabe immigrants


Very interesting post. Thanks indeed.

Programs and Services for Immigrants

Bridging programs

Bridging programs are designed specifically for foreign trained professionals and tradespersons. They enable immigrants to transition more quickly into the Canadian labour market by providing training that addresses specific needs and facilitates the recognition of foreign credentials.

These programs may include training in the following areas:
•   occupation-specific language training;
•   training in Canadian workplace culture, practices and communication;
•   technical upgrading according to Canadian requirements; and,
•   work placements to gain Canadian work experience.
The bridging and transition programs currently offered by colleges and institutes across the country focus on the following professions: nursing and health care workers, engineering and the trades. Colleges and institutes in Alberta, Ontario and Quebec are delivering these programs with special funding from provincial governments. The bridging programs that are currently available include:

Alberta

Bow Valley College, Calgary, Alberta

Accounting Assistant – ESL Certificate

The Accounting Assistant ESL Program is a 44-week program designed for unemployed immigrants who wish to work in entry-level positions in the field of accounting but lack the language and occupational skills to do so. The program provides occupational as well as English as a Second Language (ESL) training. The ESL training is customized to ensure participants can effectively function in a Canadian workplace and handle the training textbooks and materials. The program provides participants with the theory and practice of accounting principles, as well as computerized accounting software. Students learn how to set up, open and operate a complete set of books, including the preparation of financial statements. Core business skills such as general office procedures, Microsoft Word and Excel, and common accounting software programs are also covered.

Work Experience for Immigrants  

The Work Experience for Immigrants program is designed for unemployed foreign-trained professionals. It is a 16-week program comprised of 10 weeks of in-class sessions focusing on Canadian workplace culture, functionality and communications on the job followed by six weeks of Canadian work experience. Up to 70 percent of those who complete this program find employment directly related to their previous professions. The college runs four groups per year, with each group consisting of 34 students.

Norquest College, Edmonton, Alberta

Career Options for New Canadians

This program is designed for new Canadians who have career credentials and are trying to establish themselves in the Canadian workplace. It runs for two 20-week semesters, and includes:
•   three months of classroom instruction on subjects such as computer literacy, communications skills, job safety skills, science, and English;
•   up to seven months of supervised on-the-job training.

ESL Trade

The ESL Trades Program is designed for immigrants with training and experience in a trade. It helps participants develop pre-trade skills, find work in their trade or occupation and become qualified in their chosen field. In this program, participants also improve their English, and learn job search skills such as researching potential employers and writing resumes.

Ontario,Algonquin College, Ottawa

Foreign-Trained Nurse Program

The School of Health and Community Studies offers this program in collaboration with the Algonquin College Language Institute. The program assists foreign-trained nurses in meeting the professional educational requirements of the College of Nurses of Ontario to practice in the health care sector in Ontario.

Centennial College, George Brown College and Ryerson University, Toronto

Care Project for Nurses

This program provides educational and professional support for internationally trained nurses so that they may access employment in Ontario.


Fanshawe College, London

Preparation for Apprenticeship, Trades and Technology

This program is delivered in collaboration with 3M Canada Inc., and prepares participants for certification in skilled manufacturing trades, namely general machinist, tool and die maker, industrial mechanic millwright and welder.

George Brown College, Toronto

Computer Programmer (Health and Financial Services) Diploma for Internationally-Educated Professionals  

This program provides alternate career paths for engineers, technologists, technicians and other foreign-trained professionals who possess some computer training and experience.

Georgian College, Barry

Bridges to Employment
This program prepares foreign-trained workers with a background in precision machining and tooling and related mechanical and engineering occupations to write a certification exam or qualify for an exemption from part of apprenticeship training.
The program is delivered in collaboration with the Simcoe County Training Board, Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association and Global Placement Services.


Humber Institute of Technology and Applied Learning, Toronto

Centre for Foreign-trained Professionals

The centre offers a four-week program that assists foreign-trained professionals and tradespeople to find work related to their background and experience.


Michener Institute and George Brown College, Toronto

Access and Options for Internationally-Trained Health Care Professionals

The program offers customized, modular programs leading to employment and licensing in critical health care professions such as medical radiation technology, medical laboratory technology and respiratory therapy. The Michener Institute and George Brown College are partnering with six professional associations and regulatory bodies to deliver this program.

[adamvaid]

Very helpful. Thanks a lot

[kathe]

Sharing the valuable links for newcomers/ wannabe newcomers, hope that these info come in handy when you settle in Canada

List of all community services for newcomers
Community services for newcomers include free services such as:

•   language training
•   help with everyday tasks
•   finding a job
•   helping newcomers adjust to life in Canada

Locations
•   Newfoundland and Labrador
•   Nova Scotia
•   Prince Edward Island
•   New Brunswick
•   Quebec
•   Ontario
•   Manitoba
•   Saskatchewan
•   Alberta
•   British Columbia
•   Yukon
•   Nunavut
•   Northwest Territories



http://servicesfornewcomers.cic.gc.ca/browse.php

Application for a right of permanent residence fee loan


This application is for persons who wish to apply for a loan to cover the cost of the Right of Permanent Residence Fee required for most types of applicants for permanent residence in Canada.
This form is not for use by applicants outside Canada. Immigrant applicants abroad should contact the Canadian embassy, high commission or consulate processing their application.
Persons applying for the loan must demonstrate both the need for the loan and the ability to repay it.
Mail this application to the Case Processing Centre in Vegreville, Alberta.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/rolf.asp

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/guides/5351E.PDF

[OmMona]

Thought about share what I know with IT people who intend to immigrate and would like to get professional body membership that might support their job applications
Www.cips.ca

Regards