Immigrant/Refugee Employment Programs

Programs that provide comprehensive support services for immigrants and refugees who need assistance to prepare for, find and retain paid employment. Services may include vocational assessment, job search assistance, professional mentoring programs and other levels of initial and ongoing support. The emphasis is on preparing individuals for the expectations of employment in a new country and in particular, to obtain recognition for professional experience secured in another country and to obtain initial work experience in their new country.

 

Services

An employment readiness program for newcomer women and gender-diverse folks. Employment Counsellors and Job Developers identify clients' strengths and address challenges that they may fa

Offers sector-specific bridging programs that will support highly skilled internationally trained immigrants (ITIs) integrate into the Canadian workforce.

Assists highly skilled internationally trained immigrants (ITIs) gain equivalent work experience in Ontario

Offers programs to help internationally trained professionals improve their knowledge and employability skills.

Industries include:

The local office of Skills for Change.

Provides settlement services, language training, skills upgrading and employment preparation to newcomers, immigrants, and refugees.

A 6 to 8-week program to help newcomers improve their English and prepare for the workplace.  Services include:

Hamilton Mountain Location of the Immigrants Working Centre in Hamilton.  Provides orientation and settlement, English Language training, employment-related services, and community connections for immigrants and newcomers. 

East Hamilton Location of the Immigrants Working Centre in Hamilton.  Provides orientation and settlement, English Language training, employment-related services, and community connections for immigrants and newcomers. 

Downtown East Location of the Immigrants Working Centre in Hamilton.  Provides orientation and settlement, English Language training, employment-related services, and community connections for immigrants and newcomers. 

Main Office of the Immigrants Working Centre in Hamilton.  Provides orientation and settlement, English Language training, employment-related services, and community connections for immigrants and newcomers. 

Employment-focused settlement agency for immigrants and newcomer families located in Hamilton, Ontario.

Supports the successful settlement and integration of newcomers by providing newcomers with appropriate and timely information and referrals to government programs and community services.

Services include: 

A free program designed for Internationally Trained Professionals.

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