Anybody used the service of PICS at 124 st. nad 82 Av. at Surrey. they are asking CAD 200 to enroll me in their job search assistance programme.
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Location: British Columbia
Posted on: 28-09-06 17:34:41
What service specifically?
I work in the industry and this is the first that I have heard of this.
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Originally posted by morning_rain
What service specifically?
I work in the industry and this is the first that I have heard of this.
it is for that IMMPowerBC program see this link http://www.pics.bc.ca/programs_sho_immpowerbc.php
The IMMPowerBC program features:
Connections to employment sectors with the highest demand for skilled workers;
Credentials and Skills Assessment;
Prior Learning Assessment Portfolio (PLAR) development;
Industry specific skills training;
Language Assessment and upgrading;
Canadian Trades Assessment for those clients with skilled trades expertise; including access to Apprenticeships;
Connections to and assistance with professional regulating bodies;
Work Experience, Mentorships and Training Practicums;
Career planning and Job Search support
66% of the cost subsidized by the Ministry of Economic Development
As a commitment to the program we have to give CAD 200/-.
Location: British Columbia
Posted on: 05-10-06 12:51:54
I am familiar with this program. It is fairly new. It is funded by the Province (not the federal government like many services are) and its goals are to assist recent skilled immigrant find work in their field.
They do one to one career counselling
They can assist with evaluating credentials, assisting you develop a return to work action plan, and they assist with networking in your industry, and they have job developers that (i believe) do job placements where possible. Due to the funding sources, there is a committment fee required of clients. You do not have to take this program - there are other job search programs out there however this one is specific for Immigrants.
Another one that appears to be succesful is the Practice firm offered by the Trainig group at Douglas College.
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