Hope: New paths to careers for Internationally Educated Professionals in Canada
Credit to Author: Staff Writer| Date: Tue, 17 May 2022 16:50:39 +0000
On June 10, immigrant professionals are invited to attend the 17th annual Conference for Internationally Educated Professionals (IEPs). Presented by Progress Career Planning Institute, (PCPI), the conference provides networking opportunities, resources, employment tips and industry insights for immigrant professional in Healthcare, Finance and Accounting, Digital Technology and Engineering, looking to succeed in the Canadian job market.
Keynote speaker Mohamad Fakih, Founder & CEO founder and CEO of Paramount Fine Foods will bring opening remarks on hope and how tapping into the resilience that immigrants develop in their journey toward a new life in Canada is an asset not to be ignored.
This year’s virtual conference examines how the traditional pathways to securing great jobs in Ontario and other Canadian regions have been impacted by COVID, climate change, sustainability, and inflation.
Topics of discussion will include:
- Local labour trends and job vacancies
- Communities experienced in welcoming and integrating newcomers into well-paying jobs and affordable housing
- Navigating Canada’s culture – especially post-COVID and managing employer expectations of returning to the ‘new’ workplace
IEPs who are flexible and ready are encouraged to discover career opportunities and to apply their skills and experience in Canada’s rapidly evolving job market. They are to use their resilience, persistence, and global skills to achieve their employment goals in Canada. Leveraging IEPs’ skills – like multiple languages and unique international/cultural perspectives – is a great way to position Canada as an innovative leader on the global economic map.
Opportunities include:
- Networking with other professionals and employers to forge lasting links
- Inspiring stories and access to practical information from panel experts and successful professional immigrants
- Skills building sessions hosted Community Service Providers
- Marketplace with information on free programs and services
Come join them for the 17th successful year of this unique event with over 1000 attendees.
See event details below.
WHEN: Friday, June 10, from noon to 5:00 p.m.
11:00 a.m. Welcome Remarks and Opening Ceremony
WHERE: Register at www.iep.ca for this virtual event.
About The Conference: The IEP Conference is a unique Canadian initiative for Internationally Educated Professionals (IEPs) that brings together stakeholders in a forum to discuss, share experiences and strategies to address skills gap in Canada.
About Progress Career Planning Institute (PCPI): PCPI is a business-focused, not-for-profit organization that offers Employment, Training and Career Management services for people to realize their full potential. The Annual Internationally Educated Professionals Conference is a key component of its work.
Sponsored by Progress Career Planning Institute (PCPI)
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