Employment Programs for Newcomers in Regina

Employment Programs for Newcomers in Regina - April 2023 Issue

Why an Employment Programs Newsletter?

The Regina Region Local Immigration Partnership's Newcomer Survey (2022) data identified that almost 33% of the survey respondents were not aware of local employment programs to help them prepare for work or to find a job.

In response to this identified information gap, the RRLIP's Labour Market Working Group has committed to collaborating on the development of this newsletter resource, to raise awareness about the employment program supports available to newcomers. In each quarterly newsletter, you will learn about local employment programs and how to access them.

This newsletter is developed in partnership and collaboration between the Regina Region Local Immigration Partnership (RRLIP) and its Labour Market Working Group Members: CFS Regina, CÉCS, Regina Immigrant Women Centre, Regina Open Door Society Inc., Regina Public Library, Sask Polytechnic, Regina Work Prep, and UCC Sask.

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CFS Regina Newcomer Employment Program is a free newcomer service that supports new immigrants' successful integration into their newly found society. Our multicultural team of professionals offer top grade services to newcomer clients. From one-on-one counselling to group sessions to career planning, we work hand in hand with each client by providing tailored employment services to prepare them for the Canadian labour market.

*Training Calendar Link for group sessions for April-May-June 2023.

WHAT DIFFERENCE DO OUR PROGRAMS/SERVICES MAKE TO NEWCOMERS?

Our employment counselling sessions and group training sessions are tailored in house, to respond holistically to changing employment demands in the market. This enhances the probability and opportunities for our clients to quickly adapt to the new culture and learn those skills to apply in the Canadian Labour Market.

In order to register for training programs, please email [email protected]

or call 306.525.0521

This May 11th, 2023 Regina Open Door Society is excited to host the first in-person Career Link Job Fair since 2019. This event is made possible through the support of RBC Future Launch.

The Regina Open Door Society began hosting the Career Link Job Fair in 2016. Annually, this job fair brings together approximately 1000 newcomer job seekers with over 40 local employers. This year we will host the in-person event in the Grand Ballroom of Queensbury Convention Centre, located in the REAL District at 1700 Elphinstone Street.

Doors will open to job seekers at 11:00 a.m

Click here for more information and a list of the employers attending the event.

Why attend this event?

Connect with up to 35 employers from Saskatchewan

Discover current career opportunities in Saskatchewan

Learn about employers in your chosen field

Build a network with employers and other professionals

Acquire access to employment resources

Gain experience selling/marketing yourself

CAREER SERVICES FOR THE LINC/ESL PROGRAM AT SASKATCHEWAN POLYTECHNIC

Adult students can focus on the employment programs at Sask Polytech while their children are involved in these fun and educational summer camps!

Saskatchewan Polytechnic Summer Camps 2023

Sask Polytech will be offering a variety of fun and educational week-long camps in Regina this summer. Registration is now open, with early-bird registration in effect until May 15, 2023. Register early as space is limited! Additional camps and dates will be posted on an ongoing basis.

All camps are held at the Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Regina Campus.

Camps run from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Drop off is between 8:15 - 9 a.m.

Pick up is between 4 - 4:45 p.m.

Additional information

 Participants need to bring a water bottle labelled with their name.

 Participants need to bring a nut-free lunch.

 Lunch supervision will be provided.

Camp options exist for:

 Ages 9-12 (entering grades 4-6)

 Ages 12-15 (entering grades 7-9)

 Career exploration camp options for:

 Ages 15-19 (entering grades 10+)

Themes for the camps include:

Gearhead Automotive, Get Your Game On!, Rockin’ Robotics & Cool Coding, Camp EMS, Young Builders Sustainable Innovators - Design and Build the World of Tomorrow!, STEAM (science, technology, electronics, art and math), Summer Creators: Explore Engineering Design and Drafting Technology

Refunds and cancellations:

Refunds will be issued for camp cancellations received up to seven calendar days prior to the first day of the camp. Eventbrite fees will not be refunded. You can opt to transfer the full amount to another camp depending on space availability. No refunds or transfers will be accepted after the withdrawal deadline (Seven calendar days prior to camp start date). Eventbrite fees will not be refunded.

call 306-775-7269.

THE ROLE OF THE EMPLOYMENT LIAISON AT UCC SASKATCHEWAN

The UCC Saskatchewan Employment Liaison works closely with all displaced Ukrainians seeking work in Saskatchewan.

UCC Saskatchewan's Employment Liaison provides detailed information about the best ways of using the Saskjobs website and advises the most suitable methods to apply for jobs, starting with resume and cover letter writing and ending with advising how to prepare for job interviews.

Displaced Ukrainians can contact the Employment Liaison at: [email protected]

UCC Saskatchewan also developed an Employment Form for employers who would like to hire Ukrainians. Interested employers can fill out this online form on the UCC SK website, providing the following information - personal and contact information, available employment position, required skill set, and job location.

The Employment Form Link:

https://www.ucc.sk.ca/images/stories/immigration/Ukraine-Support-Business-Form.htm

Regina Work Preparation Centre

“Building Saskatchewan’s workforce,

One person at a time”

For 50 years, Regina Work Preparation Centre has specialized in helping people look for, find and maintain work. We will provide you with the training, resources and knowledge to help you get the job you want.

We offer services to help individuals find meaningful employment. We provide this through a variety of services like: