“At MOSAIC, I learned everything about how to look for a job in Canada”

Career Connections Program

New country… New career… Now what? 

The Career Connections Program is a Free Full Time 4-Week Career Decision Making and Job Search Program. 

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Program participants graduate with new job search skills.

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Congratulations!

Over the course of four weeks, Career Connections participants explored various career options and picked up valuable tips on how to search for work in Canada.

Gragduates of the program  are now searching for work in a variety of occupations.

What does the program include?

  • Career Planning and Research: Researching careers and educational options in Canada; learning about strengths and skills; setting realistic employment goals.
  • Search Techniques: Information interviews; cold calling; networking; self-marketing and researching companies; job search tools such as resume writing, cover letters and application forms; responding to job advertisements.
  • Job Interview Skills: Preparing for interviews; video-taped interviews with feedback and critique.
  • Labour Market Information: Resources and directories; Internet orientation; workplace English and cross-cultural communications.
  • Access to Credential Evaluation

Who is eligible?

You can join the program if you:

  • are unemployed;
  • are legally able to work in Canada;
  • are searching for career options;
  • are motivated to find employment;
  • have a minimum of Intermediate level English.

Why should you contact us?

You should contact us if you want to:

  • have effective support from trained staff;
  • participate in group and one-to-one counselling;
  • have access to fax, copier, computer and the Internet at no cost.   

                        Intake Schedule:

                        Start Date                 End Date

                        Jan 25, 2010             Feb 19, 2010

                        Mar 08, 2010              Apr 01, 2010

                        Apr 19, 2010              May 14, 2010

                        May 31, 2010             Jun 25, 2010

                        Jul 12, 2010                Aug 06, 2010

                        Aug 23, 2010              Sep 17, 2010

                        Oct 4, 2010                 Oct 29, 2010

                        Nov 15, 2010              Dec 10, 2010

Client Story: 

Nancy met with a MOSAIC Case Manager in July 2006 for assessment and was referred to a job search program for immigrants.

She had a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering but her work experience was in the Accounting field. She had taken a couple of accounting courses at BCIT but needed further training to find local employment as she had no local, or related professional experience.

Having completed the job search program, Nancy was on EI and seeking training assistance. She submitted her training application to the Financial Management Program at BCIT, and the application was approved. Nancy completed her training in May 2007 and was hired as an Accounting Clerk two months after her graduation.
 

Program Information
Contact Info: 

312-2555 Commercial Dr.
Vancouver
Phone: 604 708 9300

 

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Funded in whole or part through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement.

Download Information: 
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