AXIS Career ServicesA division of the Association for New

Canadians

Sheri Watkins; Danni Yetman

September 15, 2011

“Career Services for Internationally Educated Professionals and Trades

Persons”

Established in 1979, the Association for New Canadians NL is:

• A non-profit, community based full service immigrant organization providing settlement/integration services, language instruction, and career and employment services. Our Mandate: “To empower newcomers with the skills, knowledge and information necessary to become independent contributing members of the community”

Who we are

Targeted Client Groups

• Permanent Residents• Provincial Nominees and their sponsors• Families of International Students• International Medical Graduates (IMGs)/Families• Internationally Educated Health Professionals

(IEHPs)/Families• Considering NL as their destination of choice

Hiring Immigrants Makes Good Business Sense.

AXIS Career Services Employment Model

Employer Engagement

Hiring Immigrants Makes Good Business Sense.

Pre-Employment Skills Development

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Benefits of Bridge-to-WorkFor Employers For Newcomers

Reduces recruitment and training costs

Acquires invaluable Canadian experience

Supports diversity strategies Increases job prospects

Increases company visibility within the community

Expands professional network

Connects with international expertise and opportunities

Encourages attachment to the community

Employer determines timeframes Accelerates language development

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Strategic Transitions & Employment Partnerships (STEP)

A collaborative, 5-6 week voluntary workplacement

Participant performs daily tasks, job shadowing, and attends meetings

Employer can foster leadership in current employees and fill temporary needs at no cost

Internship Placement ProgramTwelve (12) week paid placement

Can cover a training/probationary period, or human resource needs for a particular project

Interviews, worksite visits, and regular support provided by Workplace Liaison

Frequently Asked Questions

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How does it work?

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Communication skills?

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Which countries?

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What kinds of skills do they have?

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For More Information

AXIS Career ServicesAssociation for New Canadians

10 Smithville Crescent, St. John’s, NL

Phone: (709) 579-1780Fax: (709) 579-1894Email: axis@nfld.net

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