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Tomorrow at 11 a.m. EDT, we will be posting recommendations and resources for
#newcomers
from WES Ambassador
@tundeTASH
. Stay tuned!
#cdnimm
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#Canada
has unveiled an express visa pilot scheme for students from
#Nigeria
:
Along with a financial verification and an offer of admission, a faster turnaround will be based on students having an upfront medical certificate and IELTS.
cc
@TundeTASH
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#Immigrant
Success Story:
@TundeTASH
explains how he went from being an international student to a successful professional in
#Canada
. Read his inspiring story on the
@WESAdvisor
blog:⤵️
#cdnimm
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1/9 We’re sharing a series of recommendations from WES Ambassador
@tundeTASH
: Online resources and
#eLearning
courses
#intlstudents
and
#newcomers
to Canada can benefit from.
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WES has completed thousands of credential evaluations throughout the pandemic. Today we resumed processing hard copy documents. Applications can be submitted at . All institutions can send required documents by mail; some can submit them electronically.
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WES Ambassador
@TundeTASH
on overcoming the challenges of settling in a new country and becoming a successful professional in
#Canada
:
#cdnimm
#immigration
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We recently published a quite inspiring
#immigrant
success story:
@TundeTASH
explains how he went from being an international student to a successful professional in
#Canada
. If you missed it, read full story here:
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Due to
#COVID19
& public health recommendations, WES has temporarily suspended in-office operations. Applicants whose documents reached our offices after March 10 can expect delays. We continue to work on applications already in process & will resume full operations when prudent.
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Welcome to the
#ImmigrantsWork
Twitter chat! With today’s Twitter chat, we’re launching a national conversation on building a more inclusive Canadian workforce.
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WES is researching the impact of
#COVID19
on
#immigrants
to
#Canada
and starting today will release findings via social media over the coming weeks. 1/2
#cdnimm
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When you arrive in a new country, you might start to feel isolated and homesick. Here are some tips how you can manage depression, get support you need, and find the strength to continue your journey.
#mentalhealth
#immigration
#cdnimm
#BellLetsTalk
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Get expert tips from WES Ambassador
@TundeTASH
on how to navigate the salary negotiation process in
#Canada
:
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@TundeTASH
Thank you for sharing your story and supporting so many newcomers who follow in your footsteps.
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Welcome to the
#ImmigrantsWork
Twitter chat! As we continue this national conversation on building a more inclusive Canadian workforce, the goal of today’s chat is to discuss and share ideas and best practices for immigrant
#inclusion
.
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Join WES and partners as we launch a national conversation on building a more inclusive Canadian workforce. We’re kicking it off with a Twitter chat—share your best practices on the
#inclusion
of immigrant talent. Tune in May 21 at 1PM EDT!
#ImmigrantsWork
#COVID19
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Despite the pandemic, only 5% of prospective
#immigrants
are less interested in moving to Canada. Moreover, 38% said they are now more willing to immigrate here than prior to
#covid19
. 2/2
#cdnimm
#COVID19Canada
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Who succeeds in leveraging their skills in Canada? Our new WES research report looked at the factors impacting
#employment
outcomes of 6400 skilled
#immigrants
. Download now:
#WESResearch
#CdnImm
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Canadian employers are interviewing
#refugee
candidates today to provide them with job offers or invitations to proceed to the next stage to
#employment
.
#WithRefugees
#hirerefugees
#cdnimm
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Important update from
@CitImmCanada
enabling
#intlstudents
to begin and complete up to 50% of their program online while outside
#Canada
without impact to Post-Graduate Work Permit eligibility.
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#Immigrants
are highly skilled and educated—let’s ensure immigrants are included in Canada's economic recovery.
#ImmigrantsWork
#cdnimm
Immigration will drive 🇨🇦’s economic recovery. We have pathways to attract highly skilled immigrants, as well as labourers who are helping us through the pandemic right now. It’ll help maintain 🇨🇦’s competitive edge and drive long term economic prosperity.
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See the answers to your most frequently asked questions about the WES credential evaluation process:
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.
@marcomendicino
shares updates on how the
#covid19
pandemic will affect Canada's
#immigration
system in the coming months. Learn more via
@canadavisa_com
:
#cdnimm
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Join WES and partners for a Twitter chat as we continue a national conversation on building a more inclusive Canadian workforce. Share your ideas, best practices, and resources for immigrant
#inclusion
. Tune in July 15 at 1 p.m. EDT!
#ImmigrantsWork
#BuildBackBetter
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Join WES and partners for a Twitter chat today at 1 PM to discuss
#immigrant
inclusion in Canada’s economic recovery.
#ImmigrantsWork
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@TundeTASH
Thank you for sharing our latest WES research. WES will be testing several tools for assessing immigrants' knowledge and skills with the end goal of ensuring immigrants' prior experience and education are fully recognized in the Canadian labour market.
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Toronto
#Refugee
Hiring Event on Oct 31:
✔️ Pre-screened candidates will have an interview with an employer that is actively seeking to hire.
✔️ Successful candidates are offered the position on the spot or provided a conditional offer.
#WithRefugees
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Join an information session by
@YMCAGTA
on April 4 to learn more about transitioning into the Canadian labour market from a WES Ambassador
@TundeTASH
.
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Skilled
#immigration
is critical to
#Canada
's future economic growth. 39% of small and medium-sized enterprises face challenges in finding new talent. 56% of new permanent residents arrive through economic streams, they are highly skilled and ready to contribute.
#cdnimm
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@tombo_fc
@LucidIdealist
@TundeTASH
Hello, our document requirements for Nigeria have changed. You can find our requirements here:
We have a help article with more information about the change here:
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Immigrants are critical to Canada’s future. Encouraging to see the continued focus on economic migrants—individuals who bring education, skills, and experience to Canada.
#ImmigrationMatters
#cdnimm
Our new immigration levels plan for 2021–2023 sets out a path for responsible increases to the number of immigrants to help the Canadian economy recover from
#COVID19
and lay the foundation for future growth. Highlights of the plan include: THREAD
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Welcome to today’s
#ImmigrantsThrive
twitter chat. We’ll explore challenges and opportunities in the labour market inclusion of immigrant youth. 1/5
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2/9 International students who would like to continue the application process for admission to
#highered
can now take the
#IELTS
Academic test online whilst in-person IELTS testing is suspended.
Learn more:
#intlstudents
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We have some exciting news to share: WES is co-organizing another refugee hiring event on Dec. 10! The event is for any
#refugees
currently seeking employment in the
#GTA
and Peel Region. Register here:
cc
@ACCESEmployment
@TundeTASH
#Cdnimm
#WithRefugees
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Registration for the Toronto
#Refugee
Hiring Event is now closed. Thank you all for your interest! Please stay tuned for our upcoming events.
#withrefugees
cc
@TundeTASH
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Have questions about the steps to receive your WES credential evaluation?
Here is a behind-the-scenes look at our process:
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A1: Diversity is good for the bottom line of Canadian companies, according to a report from
@CIGIonline
. For every 1% increase in ethnocultural diversity, on average companies saw a 2.4% bump in revenue and a 0.5% increase in productivity.
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WES remains committed to our applicants, clients, partners, & employees amid the COVID-19 pandemic. We are working remotely to process credential evaluation reports & are partnering w/ institutions worldwide to receive verified electronic credentials. Thank you for your patience.
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Despite the pandemic, only 5% of prospective
#immigrants
are less interested in moving to Canada; more than a third are now more interested to immigrate here than prior to
#COVID19
. Learn more:
#cdnimm
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New research by
@IDP_Connect
revealed that many
#intlstudents
still want to study abroad and on campus: 69% of respondents with current offers expect to commence their studies as planned. Explore more:
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As proven by multiple studies,
#diversity
brings many advantages to an organization, including increased profitability and creativity. We also observe it at WES: our diverse teams represent >40 countries and are a key driver of
#innovation
and change.
#ImmigrantsWork
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First question! Q1: In what ways does embracing immigrant talent help businesses?
#ImmigrantsWork
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Canadian Property Stars is organizing a hiring event at
@t_c_e_t
.
Tue, March 3, 2020, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST, Toronto.
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A3: Immigrants create jobs: A study by
@BDC_ca
released in fall 2019 shows that entrepreneurial activity among
#newcomers
to Canada was increasing at twice the rate of Canadian-born
#entrepreneurs
.
#ImmigrantsWork
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5M Canadians are expected to retire by 2036. 56% of new permanent residents arrive through economic streams, they are highly skilled and ready to contribute. Skilled
#immigration
is critical to Canada's future economic growth.
#cdnimm
#cdnpoli
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7/9 The Canadian Encyclopedia, by
@HistoricaCanada
has 14,000+ articles in English and French on numerous topics available at no cost.
#Newcomers
can learn about Canadian history, diversity, and much more.
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International students can now complete their entire programs online from their home countries and still qualify for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (
#PGWP
). Learn more via
@nkeung
@TorontoStar
:
#cdnimm
#intlstudents
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Join the
#ImmigrantsWork
Twitter chat today at 1 p.m. to share your best practices for immigrant
#inclusion
in the workplace.
@IEC_BC
,
@CRIECYYC
,
@eriec_edmonton
,
@NWPB
,
@TRIEC
,
@HireImmOttawa
,
@HfxPartnership
Are you an employer leveraging
#immigrant
talent and advancing
#inclusion
? Join WES and partners for a live Twitter chat tomorrow! Share your resources to support other Canadian businesses as they look to re-build their teams.
#ImmigrantsWork
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8/9 Keep checking for
@CitImmCanada
updates and the most up-to-date information about travel restrictions, study permits, permanent residence applications, and more.
#cdnimm
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5/9 There are more than 40 distance courses from several Canadian schools available on
@Studyportals
.
Check them out:
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#Immigrants
who are new to Canada and want to explore different online college courses can begin that journey with
#OntarioLearn
:
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Excited to announce that our discussion paper "Beyond Academic Credentials—Toward Competency-Informed Hiring" is out today: . WES hopes it'll be a starting point towards a more holistic approach to assessing and recognizing
#immigrant
talent.
#CdnImm
1/
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Canada has a shortage of doctors, yet thousands of internationally trained physicians are unable to practice. To give doctors an
#EqualChance
, WES is joining
@inclusion_ca
and urging for changes in the pathway to medical licensure:
#cdnhealth
#cdnpoli
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Claresholm, Alberta is now accepting
#immigration
applications for the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (
#RNIP
).
#cdnimm
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Are you an employer leveraging
#immigrant
talent and advancing
#inclusion
? Join WES and partners for a live Twitter chat tomorrow! Share your resources to support other Canadian businesses as they look to re-build their teams.
#ImmigrantsWork
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#Immigrants
comprise one-quarter of Canada’s labour force and are among those most impacted by
#COVID19
. As we re-build, re-hire, and recover, let’s ensure no one is left behind. The actions we take now will create the
#workforce
of our near and long-term future.
#ImmigrantsWork
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When it comes to writing and formatting your resume for the Canadian or U.S.
#job
market, they both use the “traditional” resume format. Learn more in our new blog post:
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@HumanSquadCA
Thank you
@HumanSquadCA
for recommending WES. We'd suggest your followers checking out the new requirements for Canada’s Educational Credential Assessment (ECA):
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That’s all for today’s
#ImmigrantsWork
chat. Thank you to our partners and contributors for a great discussion and for all you do!
@IEC_BC
,
@CRIECYYC
,
@eriec_edmonton
,
@NWPB
,
@TRIEC
,
@HireImmOttawa
,
@HfxPartnership
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“Immigration drives economic growth, spurs innovation, and helps employers access the talent they need to thrive,” says
@marcomendicino
. Learn why Canada needs
#immigration
despite
#COVID19
implications via
@financialpost
:
@GabeFriedz
#cdnimm
#cdnpoli
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We’re hosting today's Twitter chat alongside our incredible partners:
@IEC_BC
,
@CRIECYYC
,
@eriec_edmonton
,
@NWPB
,
@TRIEC
,
@HireImmOttawa
,
@HfxPartnership
.
#ImmigrantsWork
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Are you an internationally trained accountant? Join WES and
@CPA_Ontario
webinar on July 8, at 10:30 a.m. EDT. to learn how to transfer your international skills and become a certified accountant in Canada. Register for free here:
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WES customers: We have increased our mail processing capabilities to more quickly review incoming documents. See our Important WES Notices page for the latest mail processing timelines:
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As Canadian business look to re-build and re-hire their teams, let’s ensure no one is left behind. The actions we take now will create the
#workforce
of our near and long-term future.
#ImmigrantsWork
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Here’s how it works. There are five questions. Tag your answers with A1, A2, etc. and use the hashtag:
#ImmigrantsWork
. Let’s get started!
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Start the year off right with these 100 tips for
#immigrants
to better navigate your journey in
#Canada
:
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Don't miss an
#ImmigrantsThrive
Twitter chat tomorrow focused on immigrant youth workforce development in Canada.
Learn more and register here:
#cdnimm
#ImmigrantYouth
#WorkforceDevelopment
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#Canada
's more rural areas also have a lot to offer for
#newcomers
. Learn about the recently launched Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (
#RNIP
), which offers pathways to permanent residency for skilled
#immigrants
:
#cdnimm
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3/9 As
#COVID19
disrupted physical operations, many settlement organizations are delivering services to
#newcomers
by phone, email, or video conference. You may be able to get pre-arrival services in your home country before you move. Learn more:
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Happening now: According to a recent
@StatCan_eng
report, 47% of internationally educated
#immigrants
with a health-related education are underutilized. We need all hands on deck. Let's ensure
#ImmigrantsWork
in
#healthcare
.
- Shamira Madhany,
@WESCanada
Managing Director
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8
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WES wishes you a Happy New Year! In 2021 we will continue to ensure that all newcomers have opportunities to put their skills and experiences to work to build better futures. Our offices are closed January 1; visit the Help Centre for immediate support:
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Let’s support rebuilding Canadian businesses with immigrant
#inclusion
in mind. Keep sharing your ideas and best practices using
#ImmigrantsWork
.
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Q2: What resources, tools, or training do you recommend to better recruit and hire immigrant talent?
#ImmigrantsWork
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We're at the
@ccrweb
International Refugee Rights Conference today speaking on
#RefugeeRights
with colleagues from around the world.
You'll hear about the
@WESCanada
refugee pilot project. For more from our findings:
#WithRefugees
#welcomerefugees
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The WES credential evaluation process involves four basic steps. Learn more about each step:
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That’s all for today’s
#ImmigrantsWork
chat. Thank you to our partners and contributors for a great discussion and for all you do!
@IEC_BC
,
@CRIECYYC
,
@eriec_edmonton
,
@NWPB
,
@TRIEC
,
@HireImmOttawa
,
@HfxPartnership
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A new survey by
@CanadianStudies
found that Canadians continue to value the contribution of
#immigrants
. 61% of respondents felt
#CdnImm
will be an important factor in Canada’s economic recovery.
#ImmigrantsWork
Learn more:
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7
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Are you looking for a
#job
in Ontario or Waterloo Region?
Join a virtual job fair hosted by Workforce Planning Board on October 6 to connect with 20 employers hiring for over 300 positions in
#healthcare
,
#manufacturing
, and other sectors:
cc
@WPBWWD
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Are you planning to
#immigrate
or already in
#Canada
? Learn how
#immigrants
are faring in Canada’s
#job
market and what factors can impact their success.⤵️
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Refugees work in skilled professions and create jobs for both themselves and other Canadians. 14.4% of
#refugees
are self-employed or business owners.
@UNHCRCanada
. Thank you for helping integrate them
@refugee613
@RefugeeCentre
@BCRefugeeHub
@RefugeeHub
#WithRefugees
Are
#refugees
good for Canada?
YES! Refugees embrace the opportunity to build a better life and contribute to the country’s economy.
#RefugeesWelcome
an examination of the results over the past 30 years by
@UNHCRCanada
:
#cdnimm
#cdnrfg
#cdnpoli
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@olumuyiwaayo
Hi, WES accepts payment by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Check, Money Order, or Western Union. Payment instructions are provided after submitting your application.
Payment can be made during the application or after you have submitted your application through My Account.
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As Canada raises the number of immigrants arriving in Canada, we are working toward attracting the best minds to the country:
@AhmedDHussen
#Immigration2018
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10
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Join us for a webinar on November 18 as we discuss
#diversity
and
#inclusion
in the Canadian workplace. Hear from Andrew Agopsowicz (
@RBC
),
@SHollingshead
(
@hrtechgroup
), Shamira Madhany (
@WESCanada
), and
@TrevinStratton
(
@CdnChamberofCom
).
Register:
#hr
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9
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Today we’re excited to launch
#WelcomingEconomy
for Refugees, a campaign focused on encouraging businesses to hire
#RefugeeTalent
. WES is proud to be part of this initiative as a sponsor and by providing strategic leadership to the campaign's members. 1/2
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We’re thrilled to be hosting alongside our incredible partners:
@IEC_BC
,
@CRIECYYC
,
@eriec_edmonton
,
@NWPB
,
@TRIEC
,
@HireImmOttawa
,
@HfxPartnership
.
#ImmigrantsWork
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Immigrants are three times more likely to be persistently overqualified compared to non-immigrants. This has significant lasting effects on Canada's economy that relies on immigrant talent for growth.
Our new study examines the link between various characteristics associated with immigration and the probability of
#job
overqualification. Explore the study here: .
#CdnImm
#CdnImmigration
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How are intentions to immigrate to Canada changing due to
#COVID19
? To find out,
#WESResearch
conducted a survey of applicants for a WES Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) for
#cdnimm
. The resulting report is based on more than 4,600 responses:
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Here’s how it works. There are 10 questions. Tag your answers with A1, A2, etc. and use the hashtag:
#ImmigrantsWork
. Let’s get started!
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Q3: What are some onboarding and retention strategies employers can adopt to support immigrant hires?
#ImmigrantsWork
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Join a webinar on April 29 to learn about the WES Gateway Program. The program provides credential evaluations to individuals who lack proof of their academic achievements due to adverse circumstances in their country.
Register:
#WithRefugees
#cdnrfg
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11
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Iraqi mechanical engineer Mokhles A. immigrated to Canada under the Economic Mobility Pathways Project (EMPP), which helps
#refugees
like him use their skills in Canada’s economy.
#WithRefugees
#ImmigrantsWork
@DanaLynnWagner
@TBBforTalent
@nkeung
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Last question! Q5: What advice would you give to businesses about creating inclusive workplaces?
#ImmigrantsWork
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