EMPLOYMENT BRIDGING PROGRAMS FOR IMMIGRANTS

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Biotechnology

Certificate in Life Science Enterprise
University of Toronto – School of Continuing Studies
The certificate in Life Science Enterprise is designed for individuals with a background in the field of sciences who are looking to enhance their skills and prepare for employment within the life science sector.This Certificate in Life Science Enterprise offers following courses; Effective Communication and Negotiation, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Employment in Life Sciences.Note: Financial assistance may be available to eligible students through the Ontario Bridging Participant Assistance Program (OBPAP) provided by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU).Website: http://learn.utoronto.ca/courses-programs/business-professionals/certificates/certificate-in-life-science-enterprise-management
Telephone : 905-569-4508
Email: scs.biotech@utoronto.ca
Location: Mississauga

Bridge Program for Internationally Educated Professionals

York University
The Bridge Training for Internationally Educated Professionals program helps internationally trained professionals with backgrounds in accounting, business, finance, management, marketing, public administration and information technology find employment in their field of expertise. The program provides training in Canadian business culture and communication, occupation-specific language training, and technical upgrading in participants’ area of professional focus. Participants also receive career coaching and opportunities to connect with employers through mentoring, networking and internships. Participants who complete the program can earn a certificate from York University.Website: www.yorku.ca/makemore
Telephone: 416-736-5620
Email: makemore@yorku.ca
Location: Toronto

Business Edge: A Program for Internationally Educated Professionals

Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto
Business Edge is an Executive Education program for highly skilled immigrant professionals who are determined to take their careers to the next level.Participants develop a thorough understanding of Canadian workplace culture and the ‘unwritten rules’ that govern it. They develop the skills needed to gain visibility and build networks critical to their success. They master the ability to present, negotiate, influence, and lead. In sum, graduates emerge with a clear understanding of their brand and their value – and how to capitalize on both.The program is open to people in all professions who have at least two years’ work experience in Canada and who are currently working but under-employed.
Website: http://rotmanexecutive.com/businessedge
Telephone: (416) 978-6803
Email: BusinessEdge@rotman.utoronto.ca
Location: Toronto

Business Services Bridging Project

Pathways to Employment – Community MicroSkills Development Centre
This program helps internationally trained individuals (ITIs) with background in Accounting and Banking occupations find work in their field. In partnership with CGA Ontario and Moody’s Analytic Global Education Inc. (formerly named CSI Global Education Inc.), the program includes individualized career planning and assessments, orientation to Canadian business culture and communication, occupation specific skills upgrading, job search and retention strategies, work experience placements, support for employers, and networking and mentoring opportunities.Website: http://www.microskills.ca/business-services-employment/
Telephone:(416) 247-7181 ext. 2246
Email: jobdevelop@microskills.ca
Location: Toronto

Employment Counselling

Career and Work Counsellor Program (for Internationally Educated Professionals)
George Brown College
Participants build on their previous education and experience through academic and occupation-specific language training, as well as job placement opportunities. Graduates of the program meet the Canadian National Standards and Guidelines for Career Counsellors. They will be qualified to enter the Ontario labour market in the employment counselling field.Website: www.georgebrown.ca/C129-2014-2015/
Email: communityservices@georgebrown.ca
Phone: 416-415-5000 ext. 2185
Location: TorontoI’m

Environmental Bridging to Environmental Occupations

YWCA Hamilton
This program helps internationally educated environmental professionals find employment in their field. It provides participants with sector-specific language/communication training, cultural integration, and technical academic training. Participants also have the opportunity to gain Canadian work experience in the form of work placements, internships, volunteering or mentorships.Website: http://ywcahamilton.org/programs-services/settlement-services
Email: bridging@ywcahamilton.org
Telephone: 905-522-9922 ext. 142 or 905-522-9922 ext. 150
Location: Hamilton

Building Environmental Systems

Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology
This bridge training program builds on existing international education and experience to equip participants to find employment as certified building operators. Upon successful completion of the Building Environmental Systems (BESTM) Certificate, students are eligible for BESTM Operator Class II Certification, recognized by the Toronto Building Managers and Operators Association (TBMOA).Website: http://www.senecacollege.ca/ce/bridging
Email: bridging@senecacollege.ca
Telephone: 416-491-5050 ext. 77337
Location: Toronto

Green Economy Employment Program

Community Microskills Development Centre
This program helps internationally trained professionals with backgrounds in project management, civil engineering, research and quality assurance, to find jobs within the green economy. This program includes academic training offered through Ryerson University, as well as workplace culture and communications training and work placement opportunities. Participants will receive a Sustainability Program Certificate upon completion.Website: http://www.microskills.ca/
Telephone: 416-247-7181 ext. 2216
Email: jwilson@microskills.ca
Location: Toronto

Professional Access into Employment

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
PAIE is an innovative bridge training program that helps internationally trained environmental professionals launch their careers in Engineering, Geoscience, Environmental Science and Planning. This one year program helps participants to better understand the local labour market, and supports them as they pursue their goals of obtaining employment and gaining the connection to the Canadian workplace as required for professional licensing and certifications.Website: http://paietraining.ca/
Contact: Dash Paja (Coordinator)
Email: dpaja@trca.on.ca
Telephone: 416-661-6600 ext. 5593
Location: Toronto

Pathways to Employment in the Sustainability and Energy Sector

Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
This program helps internationally trained professionals with education and work experience in engineering, environmental science and/or architecture to find employment in the sustainability and energy sector. It provides participants with 15 weeks of technical training, occupation-specific language training and sector-specific employment services.Website: www.newtocanada.humber.ca/bridging-programs/pathways-into-sustainability-and-energy.html
Email: ite@humber.ca
Phone: 416-675-6622 ext. 5932
Location: Toronto

Financial Services

Bridging Program for Internationally Educated Professionals

York University
This program helps internationally trained business, finance and administration professionals find employment in their field. The program provides training in Ontario business culture, ethics, law and taxation, as well as occupation-specific language training, technical upgrading and mentoring opportunities. Participants also receive exam preparation for the Canadian Securities Course, and/or Certified Financial Planners, Certified General Accountants and Certified Accountants exams.Website: http://www.yorku.ca/makemore
Telephone: 416-736-5620
Email: makemore@yorku.ca
Location: Toronto

College Immigrant Pathways – Financial Services Essentials

Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology
This program helps internationally trained financial services professionals find work in the banking, securities and insurance sectors. Participants are provided with technical skills upgrading, as well as occupation-specific and workplace cultural communications needed to excel in the financial sector. Once participants finish the training portion of the project, they have access to a field placement. Participants are also paired with a mentor, giving them the opportunity to connect with industry experts and potential employers.Website: www.senecacollege.ca/ce/bridging/bridge-training-programs/financial-services-essentials.html
Email: bridging@senecacollege.ca
Telephone: 416-491-5050, ext. 77337
Location: Toronto

Financial Services Connections

Accessible Community Counselling and Employment Services (ACCES)

This program helps internationally trained finance and accounting professionals find commensurate employment in their field. The program provides participants with occupation-specific language, workplace culture and communication, technical skills, exam preparation, employment supports and employer engagement activities. The program’s academic component is offered in partnership with Seneca College.Website: www.accesemployment.ca/index.php/job-seekers-toronto-gta
Telephone: 416-921-1800
Email: www.accesemployment.ca/index.php/acces-employment-staff-directory/toronto/53-toronto/20-rizwan-abdul
Location: Toronto

Health Care

Bridge Training for Internationally Trained Mental Health Professionals

Mennonite New Life Centre of Toronto
The BTMH program is designed to help internationally trained mental health professionals integrate successfully in the Canadian mental health labour market. Combining classroom instruction, supervised work experience and job search supports, this full-time, 11 months program is designed to:Expose participants to current developments and best practices with regards to the mental health system and mental health practice with diverse populations in Ontario
Help participants develop professional confidence through acquiring occupation and culture specific communication skills
Enhance professional competency specific to the practice of mental health in Ontario
Offer an opportunity to acquire Canadian experience through an unpaid supervised placement
Support participants through employment supports and services
Website: www.bridgingprograms.org/
Telephone: 647-776-2057 ext. 307
Email: nisrael@mnlct.org
Location: Toronto

Bridge Training in Healthcare Interpreting for Internationally Educated Professionals

York University
This program provides internationally educated health professionals with specialized training in healthcare interpretation services in languages other than English and French. It provides participants with workplace culture and communication training, occupation-specific language training, opportunities to gain Canadian work experience, preparation for the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters exam and employment services.The program will be accessible Ontario-wide in an online format and aims to increase stakeholder networks so that internships and other opportunities are available in municipalities across the province.Website: www.yorku.ca
Telephone: 416-736-2100 ext. 88339
Email: aclifford@gl.yorku.ca
Location: Toronto

Career Transitions for International Medical Doctors

Catholic Centre for Immigrants
This program helps internationally educated medical graduates and other healthcare professionals explore employment options in the non-regulated alternative healthcare sector. The program includes workshops on transferable skills and healthcare sector orientation. It also provides occupation-specific language education, workplace culture and communications training, and employment opportunities.Website: www.imd-info.ca/homepage.htm
Contact: Arber Zaplluzha, Program Manager
Email: arber@cic.ca
Telephone: 613-232-9634 ext. 418
Location: Ottawa

The Michener Bridging Program for Internationally Educated Medical Laboratory Technologists

The Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences
The Michener Bridging Program for internationally educated medical laboratory technologists is an in class 16 week program. You will gain valuable simulated laboratory experience, intensive theory review, and thorough preparation to write the CSMLS certification exam. The simulated laboratory courses will assist you in obtaining Canadian work experience. This course will also fulfill all refresher course requirements from your Prior Learning Assessment (PLA). Bridging Program students will have access to a variety of student supports offered at the Michener Institute.This course will also fulfill all refresher course requirements from your Prior Learning Assessment (PLA). Bridging Program students will have access to a variety of student supports offered at the Michener Institute.Website: www.michener.ca/bridging
Email: bridgingprogram@michener.ca
Telephone: 416 596-3101, ext. 3147
Location: Toronto

The Michener Bridging Program for Internationally Educated Radiological (X-Ray) Technologists

The Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences
The Michener Bridging Program for internationally educated medical laboratory technologists is an in class 15 week program. You will review core theory and obtain thorough preparation to write the CAMRT certification exam. Bridging Program students will have access to a variety of student supports offered at the Michener Institute.Website: www.michener.ca/bridging
Email: bridgingprogram@michener.ca
Telephone: 416-596-3101 ext. 3147
Location: Toronto

OCECCA Implementation and Evaluation

Touchstone Institute (formerly CEHPEA)
This project will create a centre to administer and develop occupation-specific communication assessments for internationally educated health professionals (IEHPs).This project will also work to enhance existing assessments and design new tests to meet professional practice requirements.Website: http://touchstoneinstitute.ca/Home.aspx
Email: info@tsin.ca
Telephone: 416-924-8622
Location: Toronto

Pathways to Health Care Employment in North-Western Ontario for Internationally Trained Individuals

Confederation College
This project works to connect qualified bridge training participants seeking employment in a health-care field with employers in North-Western Ontario looking to hire health-care professionals.Website: www.confederationc.on.ca/splash/
Telephone: 807-475-6211
Email: bernosky@confederationc.on.ca
Location: Thunder Bay

Programme d’accès aux services de santé pour les immigrants (PASSI)

Access to Health Services Program for Immigrants “AHSPI”
La Cité Collégiale
This program provides specialized training to internationally trained health services professionals to help them find employment in the same field in Ontario. This program includes occupation-specific language training, communication and the culture of the work environment; work environment simulation exercises and opportunities for visiting, networking and job shadowing with employers in related fields.Website: www.lacitec.on.ca
Telephone: 613-742-2492 ext. 2803
Email: pvalin@lacitec.on.ca
Location: Ottawa

Human Resources

Bridging Program for Internationally Educated Professionals

York University
This program assists internationally educated human resource professionals (IEHRPs) to succeed in becoming employed and integrated effectively in their profession at levels commensurate with their skills and experience and in roles appropriate to their career path.The program includes a comprehensive skills and experience assessment, access to specialized curriculum that addresses identified gaps, ongoing language and communications skills upgrading to ensure compatibility with job market and employer expectations; mentorship, internship and career coaching opportunities. It also helps IEHRPs earn their professional designation as Certified Human Resource Professionals.Website: www.yorku.ca/makemore
Email: makemore@yorku.ca
Location: Toronto

Human Resources Connections

Accessible Community Counselling and Employment Services (ACCES)

This program helps internationally trained Human Resources professionals to secure commensurate employment in their field. The program provides participants with occupation-specific communications training, technical training, CKE exam preparation, employment supports and employer engagement activities. The program’s academic component is offered in partnership with Sheridan College.Website: http://www.accesemployment.ca/index.php/job-seekers-toronto-gta
Telephone: 905-454-2316
Email: www.accesemployment.ca/index.php/acces-employment-staff-directory/brampton/49-brampton/23-michelle-a...
Location: Greater Toronto Area

Job Skills Human Resources Bridging Program

Job Skills Employment and Business Programs and Supports
This program helps internationally trained professionals in the human resources field find employment commensurate with their experience and education. Participants will have access to human resources professional networks, mentoring, guest speakers, as well as an 8 week work experience placement and post-hire services to support workplace activities. Additionally, participants will have access to 2 college level courses required for CHRP designation and the textbooks associated with those courses.Website: www.jobskills.org/contact
Email: bridgetohr@jobskills.org
Phone: 905-940-7982
Location: Markham

Information Technology

Bridging Program for Internationally Educated Professionals
Faculty of Liberal Arts and Science, York University
The Bridge Training for Internationally Educated Professionals program helps internationally trained professionals with backgrounds in accounting, business, finance, management, marketing, public administration and information technology find employment in their field of expertise. The program provides training in Canadian business culture and communication, occupation-specific language training, and technical upgrading in participants’ area of professional focus. Participants also receive career coaching and opportunities to connect with employers through mentoring, networking and internships. Participants who complete the program can earn a certificate from York University.Website: www.yorku.ca/makemore
Email: makemore@yorku.ca
Telephone: 416-736-5620
Location: Toronto

Bridging to Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Occupations

YWCA Hamilton
This program helps internationally educated ICT professionals find employment in their field. It provides participants with sector-specific language/communication training, cultural integration, and technical academic training. Participants also have the opportunity to gain Canadian work experience in the form of work placements, internships, volunteering or mentorships.Website: http://ywcahamilton.org/programs-services/settlement-services
Email: bridging@ywcahamilton.org
Telephone: 905-522-9922 ext. 142 or 905-5229922 ext. 150
Location: Hamilton

Information Technology Connections

Accessible Community Counselling and Employment Services (ACCES)
This program provides internationally trained information technology professionals with occupation-specific communications training, technical training, employment supports and employer engagement activities, to help participants obtain commensurate employment in their field. The program’s academic component is offered in partnership with Ryerson University.Website: www.accesemployment.ca/index.php/job-seekers-toronto-gta
Telephone: 905-361-2522
Email: http://www.accesemployment.ca/index.php/acces-employment-staff-directory/mississauga/50-mississauga/...
Location: Greater Toronto Area

Integrated Work Experience Strategy Ontario

Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) Canada, Inc.

This program offers workplace culture and communications training and coaching.Website: www.ictc-ctic.ca/?page_id=2510
Telephone: Maureen Ford (Program Manager): 416-649-1593
Email: m.ford@ictc-ctic.ca
Location: Markham

Mobile Systems Integration Bridging Program for Internationally Trained IT Professionals

Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
This program is for internationally trained professionals with backgrounds in information technology, computer science or engineering (computer, electronics or electrical). In 15 weeks, participants can gain advanced concepts and skills in computer networking, information security, installation and configuration of servers in a virtualized environment with an emphasis on operating systems. Graduates of this Bridging Program have secured jobs such as Systems Analysts, IT/Network Administrators, and Network Analysts.Website: http://newtocanada.humber.ca/bridging-programs/mobile.html
Email: iti-mobile@humber.ca
Telephone: 416-675-6622 ext. 5933
Location: Toronto

Navigating the Canadian IT Workplace

Ottawa Chinese Community Service Centre
This part-time program includes 12 weeks of training on Canadian IT workplace culture, business practices and professional ethics; career mentorship; job-readiness coaching; a four to eight-week professional practicum; and employment supports to help participants obtain employment in their fields of expertise in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector.Website: www.occsc.org/bridging-it-training
Email: song.guo@occsc.org
Phone: 613-235-4875 ext. 138
Location: Ottawa

.NET Solutions for Internationally Trained IT Professionals

Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
This program helps internationally trained professionals with computer programming experience find jobs in their field. This program is designed to provide participants with the advanced concepts, skills and knowledge required to work as .NET Solutions Developers, Business Analysts, Software Developers, etc. Participants will also benefit from workplace culture and communications, job search and job development supports.Website: http://newtocanada.humber.ca/bridging-programs/net.html
Email: melinda.kao@humber.ca
Telephone: 416-675-6622 ext. 4171
Email: iti-net@humber.ca
Location: Toronto

Programme d’accèss aux technologies de l’information et des communications “PRATIC”

(Access to information technology and communications program)
La Cité Collégiale
This program helps internationally trained Francophone information and communications technology professionals find employment in their field. The program includes occupation-specific language training, as well as workplace culture and communications courses. Participants have access to internships in the Ottawa region. English courses are also offered in order for participants to work in a bilingual workplace.Website: http://www.lacitedesaffaires.com/en/service-immigrants/projet-pratic.htm
Telephone: 613-742-2483 ext. 2831
Email: bgagno@lacitec.on.ca
Location: Ottawa

Project Management

Engineering Connections: Project Management
Accessible Community Counselling and Employment Services (ACCES)
This program helps internationally trained engineers who are seeking employment in the project management sector to find commensurate employment in the field. The program provides participants with occupation-specific communications training, technical training, exam preparation, employment supports and employer engagement activities. The program’s academic component is offered in partnership with Ryerson University.Website: www.accesemployment.ca/index.php/job-seekers-toronto-gta/services#9
Email: http://www.accesemployment.ca/index.php/acces-employment-staff-directory/mississauga/50-mississauga/...
Telephone: 905-361-2522
Location: Toronto

Middle Level Manager

Ryerson University
This is a 15-week program that helps internationally educated professionals with project management experience in the engineering, science, environmental or IT fields, find employment as mid-level managers in their field. The program provides participants with sector-specific courses, a work experience opportunity, employment preparation training and employment supports. Upon completion of the program, participants obtain a Chang School certificate and will be ready to write the Project Management Professional (PMP) Examination offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI).Telephone: 416-979-5000 ext. 2599
Email: jose1.garcia@ryerson.ca
Website: http://ceonline.ryerson.ca/ce/default.aspx?id=3300
Location: Toronto

Bridge training program – project management

Collège Boréal
Through this program, internationally trained Francophone immigrant students who have a college diploma and/or university degree, are living in the Toronto, Hamilton, London or Windsor area and want to transfer their project management skills and knowledge may obtain a certificate in business administration (project management) from Collège Boréal. The program will also provide an internship and subsequently a job as a project coordinator or project manager in a medium-sized or large company in Ontario. All courses will be in French.Telephone: 705-560-6673 or 1-800-361-6673
Email: info@collegeboreal.ca
Location : Toronto, Hamilton, London and Windsor

Sales and Marketing Connections

Accessible Community Counselling and Employment Services (ACCES)
This program assists internationally trained sales and marketing professionals to secure commensurate employment in their field. The program provides participants with occupation-specific communications training, technical training, employment supports and employer engagement activities. The program’s academic component is offered in partnership with Humber College.Website: http://www.accesemployment.ca/index.php/job-seekers-toronto-gta/services
Email: rtortian@accesemployment.ca
Telephone: 905-361-2522
Location: Greater Toronto Area

Bridge Training for Internationally Educated Professionals

York University
The Bridging Program for Internationally Educated Professionals helps internationally trained professionals with backgrounds in accounting, business, finance, management, marketing, public administration, Human Resources, and information technology find employment in their field of expertise. The program provides training in Canadian business culture and communication, occupation-specific language training, and technical upgrading in participants’ area of professional focus. Participants also receive career coaching and opportunities to connect with employers through workshops, mentoring, networking events and internships. Participants who complete the program can earn a certificate in Business, HR, or IT from York University.Website: www.yorku.ca/makemore
Telephone: 416-736-5620
Email: makemore@yorku.ca
Location: Toronto

Supply Chain / Logistics

Supply Chain Awareness Program for Employment
Community MicroSkills Development Centre
This program provides internationally trained individuals who have backgrounds in engineering, information technology, business, or sales, with sector-specific training to prepare them for employment in the Ontario supply chain sector. Participants will also have access to workplace experience and mentoring opportunities.Website: www.microskills.ca/
Email: jwilson@microskills.ca
Telephone: 416-247-7181 ext. 2216
Location: Toronto

Supply Chain Connections

ACCES Employment Services

This program helps internationally trained Supply Chain professionals to secure commensurate employment in their field. The program provides participants with occupation-specific communications training, technical training, employment supports and employer engagement activities. The academic component is offered in partnership with Sheridan College. Program participants are also provided opportunities to leverage the training offered by Sheridan towards their CITP (Certified International Trade Professional) designation.Website: www.accesemployment.ca/index.php/job-seekers-toronto-gta/services
Email: llewandowski@accesemployment.ca
Telephone: 905-361-2522
Location: Province-wide