Employment Counselling
An Employment Specialist will help you create a special plan of action for your employment and career goals and needs.

Employment specialists can refer you to any of the following programs, according to your work action plan:

• Job Search Workshops (online and in-class)
• Atlantic Immigrant Career Pathway Loan Fund (AICLF)
• Bridge to Work Program
• International Pharmacy Graduates Bridging Program
• Internationally Educated Dental Professionals Bridging Program
• International Medical Graduates Bridging Program
• Internationally Educated Nurses Orientation Program
• Internationally Educated Engineers Bridging Program
• Internationally Educated Architects Bridging Program
• Work-based Trades Practical Assessment
• Professional Driving Training (not on the website)
• Financial Services Bridging Program
• Bridging the Gap for Internationally Educated Accountants (CPAs) (Not on the website)
• Long-term Care Aid Bridging Program (Not on the website)
• Internationally Educated Early Childhood Educators Bridging Program (Not on the website)
• Carpenters Bridging Program (Not on the website)
• Immigrant Youth Career Exploration
• Immigrant Youth Employability Programs (I had to search for youth programs to find it - not listed as part of the employment programs)
• Youth Explore (Not on the website)
• Wage Subsidy for Refugees
• Aspire Altantic (Construction management,Home renovation and Manufacturing) (Not on the website)
• Professional Practice and Professional Mentorship Programs
• Facilitating Access to Skilled Talent (FAST) program
• Visible Minority Newcomer Women at Work Program
• Federal Internship for Newcomers Program (Not on the website)
• Employment Nova Scotia Programs: START, Skills Development, Job Creation Partnership, and Self Employment Benefits

Your Employment Specialist can help you in-person, pre-arrival or at distance to:

• develop a get-to-work action plan
• create and target your resume and cover letter
• navigate the pathways to licensure in your field and apply for financial support through the Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF)
• seek informational interviews with potential employers
• learn job search techniques, interview skills and understand Canadian workplace culture
• connect with employment opportunities and receive job development support

To be eligible for Employment Counselling you must:

• Be interested in working in Nova Scotia
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Born outside Canada
• Register as an ISANS client
• Work hand in hand with your Employment Specialist to reach your career goals

To make an appointment with an Employment Specialist please contact: 902-423-3607 or Toll-free in Nova Scotia: 1-866-431-6472

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