Resources
1. Bridging Programs:
More information on all bridge training programs at
http://www.ontarioimmigration.ca/en/working/OI BRIDGE.html
2. Ontario Bridging Participant Assistance Program (OBPAP):
www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/adultlearning/fags.html
3. Newcomer Skilled Loan Program (RBC):
http://www.rbc.com/canada/
1-800-769-2511
4. Immigrant Access Fund (IAF)
http://www.iafcanada.org/
5. Mentorship programs
Mentorship Programs Provide Immigrant with:
• Professional Connections
• Job search strategies for their specific professions
• A better understanding of the Canadian workplace and industries trends
The Mentoring Partnership:
• Brings together recent skilled immigrants and established professionals in mentoring
relationship
• Must have lived in Canada for less than 3 years
• Toronto Area
Email:mentoring@triec.ca
http://www.thementoringpartnership.com/
6. Alternate jobs for immigrants:
Alternative Jobs: Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants (OCASI)
http://www.settlement.org/alternativejobs/
7. Ontario Skills passport:
http://www.skills.edu.gov.on.ca/
8. Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC)
Unit of the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada:
www.cicic.ca
9. Professional Immigrant Networks (PINs):
• Searchable directory of networks, communication tools, resource library and
PINs
• Success stories on: www.networksforimmigrants.ca
10. Language Proficiency Requirements:
• International Language Testing System (ILTS):www.ielts.org
• Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL): www.toefl.org
11. Career Edge Internship Program:
• This is a 4-10 Month work placement
• Placements can be various fields such as Human Resources, Social Work and
Teaching
• You must be in Canada for less than 3 years to be eligible
• www.careeredge.ca