“I spoke to many immigrants afterwards, and all of them asked me the same question, “What’s your secret? There is no secret. Pick up the phone and market yourself. Yes, it will make you a little uncomfortable at first, but trust me, the result is worth the hassle”, Kate says.
By Abdul Mo, PMP, Guest Blogger, ERIEC SupporterAt the barest minimum, almost every newcomer to Canada will come across these two words: “NETWORK and VOLUNTEER”.
Alberta Workforce Essential Skills Society (AWES) presents an excitinglearning opportunity: 18 English as an additional language courses!
Stantec recently partnered with ERIEC to present a deserving Career Mentorship mentee with the opportunity to receive support that would help them to attain their professional educational goals, and succeed to their fullest ability in the STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) field.
The Career Mentorship Program (CMP) and Connector Program matches newcomer immigrant professionals (mentees) in the Edmonton region with established professionals and local business leaders / employers (mentors) who share a similar occupational background and creates networks through real-life connections and experience.