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Are you a newcomer to Canada? Are you having trouble finding work because you have a disability and/or permanent condition?* We might be able to help. Contact us – it’s free!

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Are you a newcomer to Canada? Are you having trouble finding work because you have a barrier to employment?* We can help. Contact us – it’s free!

Watch our video in your language:
Amharic  |  Arabic  |  Tagalog  |  Tigrinya

Is it for me?

If you say ‘yes’ to all of the points below you might be eligible:

Arrived in Canada
in the last 10 years

Are a permanent resident, refugee, protected person, or a temporary resident from Ukraine

Have a disability and/or
permanent condition

Please note that if you said ‘no’ to any of the above, you may not be eligible for our services.

Is it for me?

If you say ‘yes’ to all of the points below you might be eligible:

Arrived in Canada
in the last 10 years

Are a permanent resident, refugee, protected person, or a temporary resident from Ukraine

Have a disability and/or
permanent condition

Please note that if you said ‘no’ to any of the above, you may not be eligible for our services.

*What is a disability and /or permanent condition?

Millions of Canadians have permanent conditions and disabilities – including newcomers!

Examples of disabilities and permanent conditions include:

  • Visible disabilities – like being in a wheelchair or needing a cane to walk
  • Invisible disabilities – like anxiety, depression, or minor hearing difficulties
  • Medical conditions – like high blood pressure, diabetes, or chronic pain

How we can help you

  • Pre-Employment skills training
  • Advice on how and when to tell an employer that you have a disability or barrier
  • Developing interview skills
  • Improving your resume and cover letter
  • Help to understand what employers expect from you
  • Support with your job search
  • Connect you with settlement agencies
  • Connect you with employment agencies

Testimonials From Our Participants:

“Thank you so much Michael! I learned a lot. I got a job this past week and will be starting in a week.”

Ibukun

“I hope other newcomers will get to know this program so that they won’t settle for the jobs they are overqualified for simply because they were not informed or they are not aware of how the system works here.”

Kat

“The information you gave me will help a lot with my job search and it gave me a clearer understanding of the work system in Canada and in Alberta to be specific.”

Katherine

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Get the process started by filling out the form below!

Qualification Criteria:

  • Arrived in Canada in the last 10 years

  • Are a permanent resident, refugee, protected person, or a temporary resident from Ukraine

  • Have a disability and/or permanent condition

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