What course/program could help me retrain and become a skilled work (Sales, IT, etc...) in Canada?

[Elysium1982]

My story is a bit peculiar. I am a Hungarian citizen, but I have a BA in Languages (English/Spanish) and a PGCEi (distance learning..so it is not very attractive to the Board of Educators in Canada).

I understand that it is a lengthy process to immigrate to Canada and it doesn't happen overnight. Can anyone advise me on what to do in order to retrain there (maybe study part-time and get a part-time job) and which industry would be recommended to someone who has some sales experience and 11 years of ESL teaching experience?

I am kind of open to several options...I have been considering IT and Sales. I just don't know how to start it. I have saved up some money, but I couldn't afford a super expensive course and support myself forever. I would need a good plan that helps me financially and academically too.

Thank you.

 

[scylla]

My story is a bit peculiar. I am a Hungarian citizen, but I have a BA in Languages (English/Spanish) and a PGCEi (distance learning..so it is not very attractive to the Board of Educators in Canada).

I understand that it is a lengthy process to immigrate to Canada and it doesn't happen overnight. Can anyone advise me on what to do in order to retrain there (maybe study part-time and get a part-time job) and which industry would be recommended to someone who has some sales experience and 11 years of ESL teaching experience?

I am kind of open to several options...I have been considering IT and Sales. I just don't know how to start it. I have saved up some money, but I couldn't afford a super expensive course and support myself forever. I would need a good plan that helps me financially and academically too.

Thank you.

If you are asking about studying in Canada, you must study full time if you want to be able to work part time. If your studies are part-time, then you cannot work. Also note that you'll pay international student fees which are substantially more than domestic student fees.

How are you planning to immigrate? Through which immigration program? This is an extremely important consideration when planning your studies in Canada. Studying in Canada doesn't mean you'll get permanent residency. Based on your post, you're over 30 which means you're on the wrong side of things as points go and opportunities to immigrate and you're only going lose more points as you get older.

Your best option would be to take a Master's in Canada.

EDIT: Assuming your user ID contains your year of birth, you are unfortunately now well on the wrong side of things as age goes. Strongly recommend you take a Master's in Canada to try to max out your points if immigrating is a priority.