Employment Mentors
Connecting immigrants to Canada with employment assistanceEmployment Mentors
From providing employment readiness sessions, networking events and topical workshops the Employment Mentors program assists immigrants in gaining valuable knowledge and an understanding of Canadian workplace culture and employment pathways in Canada.
Services for Immigrants Include:
- One-on-one mentorship with an experienced professional in your chosen career field
- One-on-one employment coaching
- Employment training for job seekers
- Industry specific networking opportunities for skilled immigrants
- Goal-setting and professional development workshops
- Access to employment resources and local networks
How We Can Help:
- Employment information
- Job search support
- Supported referrals
- Employment workshops
- Readiness sessions
- Industry events
- Industry specific workshops
Eligibility Criteria
- Permanent residents, naturalized citizens, temporary foreign workers, post graduate work permit holders, refugees, and refugee claimants
- Employed, unemployed or underemployed
- Intermediate English language proficiency
Mentorship
Volunteer mentors are local leaders with insight into Canadian workplace culture and industry expectations. Your professional leadership and expertise are invaluable to immigrants pursuing their employment goals.
Mentor Benefits
- Improve your intercultural awareness
- Strengthen your coaching and leadership skills
- Spot talent for potential recruitment
- Give back to your community
Let us help you navigate your career path in Canada!
To Access Employment Mentors
- Contact us for more information and to book a meeting today.
Did You Know?
Archway has been providing services for newcomers since the 1970s.
Contact Info
EmploymentMentors@archway.ca
604.859.7681
Office Hours
9am – 4:30pm
Monday – Friday
Address
2420 Montrose Avenue
Abbotsford, BC V2S 3S9
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