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Skills Connect for Immigrants Program
Client Eligibility
Clients may be eligible for the Skills Connect for Immigrants
Program if they:
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became a permanent resident of Canada within the
last five years;
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have a minimum of three years of pre-arrival work
experience in a profession , trade or high-skill occupation; and
- have an
intermediate to advanced level of English language proficiency.
Description of Services
Available
Skills Connect clients will be
provided services and supports in one or more of the following components, depending
on individual needs:
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Career Assessment and
Planning Services
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Assessment of English proficiency, academic qualifications,
technical skills, essential skills, career management skills
and financial means
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Individualized action planning
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Information and referral to appropriate services or
workplace practice
b. Pre-employment Skill Enhancement Services
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English
training at CLB level seven or higher
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Limited
academic upgrading
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Technical
skills upgrading
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Essential
skills upgrading
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Job search
skills
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Career
management skills
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Orientation
to workplace culture
c.
Workplace Orientation and Practice Services
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