Business and Workforce Integration
Skilled Newcomer Training Incentive Bond Project
Are you an internationally trained professional who is having a hard time finding relevant employment? There are many barriers that can prevent you from securing full-time employment in your field, such as a lack of credential recognition, not enough Canadian work experience or awareness of Canadian workplace culture, and few networking opportunities. Thankfully, the Skilled…
Read MoreISANS Immigrant Entrepreneurship Awards 2022
On October 18, we were proud to host our third annual ISANS Immigrant Entrepreneurship Awards at Halifax Central Library’s Paul O’Regan Hall. We want to thank everyone who came out to support the positive impact immigrant business have on the prospering Nova Scotia economy. We also thank our sponsors, every business that was nominated, and…
Read MoreJuly 2022 Podcast from our Employer Engagement Speaker Series
isans · BWI JULY 2022 Podcast – Employer Engagement Speaker Series In this series hosted by our Business, Workforce, and Integration (BWI) team, our focus is to bring employer-related issues forward by highlighting employers and employer-related supports throughout Nova Scotia. On this podcast episode, we’re talking to Stephanie Jones, who is a proud, second-generation McDonald’s…
Read MoreISANS Immigrant Women Entrepreneur Pitch Competition: We have a Winner!
Nine women entrepreneurs went head-to-head in the inaugural ISANS Immigrant Women Entrepreneur Pitch Competition, with Lurinda Swanepoel’s Medika Beauty Institute coming out on top. When asked how the event will impact her business, Swanepoel said, “This competition has helped me further build my skills and network. Winning this competition will help me with my e-commerce…
Read MoreOnboarding Employer Engagement
In this program, our onboarding employer engager works directly with employers across mainland Nova Scotia to build their capacity to hire and retain immigrants.
Read MoreImmigrant Women Entrepreneurship Program (IWEP)
If you’re an immigrant woman and entrepreneur, our Immigrant Women Entrepreneurship Program (IWEP) will help you develop and/or enhance your current entrepreneurial skills on the road to becoming an independent business owner.
Read MoreOn-Site and Online Recruitment & Career Information Sessions
Our On-Site and Online Recruitment and Information Sessions (ORIS), and On-Site Career Information Sessions (OCIS), help employers, group of employers or an industry sector recruiting more than one individual for the same or different positions.
Read MoreProfessional Practice Program
The Professional Practice Program can help you build professional networks, obtain local work references, learn about Canadian work culture, and gain Canadian experience in your profession.
Read MoreProfessional Mentorship Program
Business Training
ISANS business workshops and seminars help newcomers start and grow a successful business.
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