Alberni Valley Employment Centre
"Building a brighter future"
Skills Connect for Immigrants
Steele O'Neil and Associates Inc., in partnership with ASPECT, is proud to bring you the provincial Skills Connect for Immigrants program.
Skills Connect is available to clients who may not have high school level education or work experience as well as those with higher levels of education and experience. Whether you have skills or experience or need to acquire skills before seeking employment, we look forward to helping you. Our program provides an individual approach, tailored to meet your needs.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Eligible program participants MUST have permanent resident status in Canada.
- It is preferred that program participants also meet the following criteria:
- Have arrived in Canada within the last 5 years
- Have at least intermediate English language skills
- Are either unemployed and not receiving provincial or federal assistance, or are under employed and not working at a level that utilizes their pre-arrival skills, experience and knowledge
If you're eligible, we will provide:
- Assessments for language, qualifications and training requirements;
- Career counselling and career planning services;
- Job seeking skills and support i.e. resumes and interview techniques;
- An introduction to Canadian workplace culture;
- Training funds for language, upgrading or job specific skills training;
- Assistance with regulating bodies or certification;
- Networking and help finding employment opportunities.
80% of the participants who completed this program have found meaningful employment. Others have had skills upgrading and training to set them firmly on their career path. Will you be our next success story?
Contact Information:
Julie Matte
Phone: 250-724-4560 Ext 230
Fax: 250-724-4565
E-mail: jmatte@avemployment.ca
Skills Connect for Immigrants Program is located in the Alberni Valley Employment Centre, 4805B Mar Street, Port Alberni, BC.
Funded in whole or part through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement.