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February 2021

Financial Literacy for Canadian Newcomers

Planning for the future is no easy task. Newcomers have many things to consider when first arriving to Canada. Let our expert counsellors help by accessing our free career and financial support.

Register for Career Loans today and get free counselling. Our counsellors will discuss your career goals and work with you to create a personalized plan of action. Eligible members can also apply for a micro loan of up to $15,000 to help jumpstart your career in Canada.

Learn more and register today by visitng our website!

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Upcoming Events

Join Career Loans for a free webinar on Thursday, February 18. This webinar will provide useful information on financial literacy for newcomers in Canada. Topics to be discussed include the Canadian banking system, saving, credit, avoiding scams, and resources for newcomers.

Amanda Martin, Financial Educator from Credit Counselling Society, will be featured as our guest speaker.

Please note that this webinar is intended for internationally trained individuals in Saskatchewan and Alberta.

Date: Thursday, February 18, 2021

Time: 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (CST) | 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (MT)

Unable to attend? Register now and receive the recording afterwards.

We are pleased to be a part of the upcoming Alberta Global Talent Conference hosted by ERIEC and CRIEC later this month. Learn more about what Career Loans can offer skilled newcomers and visit the other hiring organizations as well.

Date: Thursday, February 25, 2021

Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (MT)

Free Webinar On-Demand

Career Loans is proud to present "Coping with a Canadian Winter," a FREE webinar available to everyone! Learn about strategies and tips to help you make the best out of the cold months.

Act quickly, because this video will only be available during the month of February. Afterwards, our on-demand webinars will only be accessible to

Career Loans members.

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From the Blog:

Surviving a Canadian Winter

Last month, the Career Loans blog gave out plenty of tips for newcomers who are have not experienced the cold Canadian winters yet. Revisit our blog posts and learn more about winter preparation, enjoying the outdoors, staying fit, and getting over seasonal depression.

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About Career Loans

Career Loans is a virtual program that empowers Internationally Trained Individuals (ITI's) in Alberta and Saskatchewan to achieve their career goals, by providing free one-on-one employment and financial counselling and micro loans to eligible applicants.

Career Loans is funded by Economic and Social Development Canada (ESDC) and coordinated by Achēv.