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You Eligible? |
| To be eligible for the JSW program you must:
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be a permanent resident of Canada, landed immigrant, live-in caregiver on convention refugee
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be able to communicate in the English language
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be able to attend a 3 or 4 day, full time, training program
Canadian citizens, visitors or refugee claimants are NOT eligible for the JSW Program. |
The Job Search Workshops are three-to-four
days in length,
with no cost to the
participant, and can be taken during the day,
in the evening, or on Saturdays.
GOAL:
To facilitate the employment of new immigrants to Ontario by familiarizing
them with effective job-search practices and techniques in Canada in a
culturally appropriate manner.
WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS:
- Orientation to the Canadian Labour Market
- Self-Assessment of Skills
- Effective Resume- and Cover Letter Writing
- Application Forms
- Networking and Techniques for Contacting Employers
- Successful Interview Techniques
- Overview of the Workplace
- Workers’ Rights and Employment Standards
AFTER THE WORKSHOP:
- Ongoing follow-up and support
- Job leads
- Free access to computers, printers, telephones,
- Fax machines, photocopiers
- Internet access
- Networking
- Childcare (at selected locations)
The Job Search Workshop is a program offered
across Ontario by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
Coordinated by COSTI and OCASI, these workshops
are provided by qualified agencies and are open to recent immigrants.
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