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The Career Essentials e-Learning and e-Mentoring Program is Newfoundland and Labrador's first comprehensive online pre-employment training program for Internationally Trained Workers (ITWs) living in NL.
Designed to meet the needs and demands of today's Job Seeker, e-Career Essentials is fully available online and offers participants an accessible, self-directed approach to learning. While completing the program, participants will be directly connected to an Employment Counsellor who will monitor their progress and provide feedback on all activities that are completed.
The program aims to help newcomers develop the knowledge, skills, confidence and competencies needed for success in the local job market.
To participate in the Career Essentials e-Learning and e-Mentoring Program, please register as a Job Seeker with AXIS or contact your AXIS Career Practitioner.
The Workforce Connections program provides practical tools and information to help job seekers with obtaining an entry-level position in their chosen field of study.
In addition to receiving one-on-one support, you will also be provided the opportunity to participate in customized group workshops.
- Career Connections (8 sessions over a 4 week timeframe)
- Job Options (2 full days)
Designed to help you with learning about Canadian workplace culture and enhancing your interpersonal communication skills, these workshops are a prerequisite for participation in the STEP and Internship programs. (Maximum of 8 participants for each group session)
Networks is a job start program to help you identify your personal career goals, develop essential skills, and increase your self-confidence for successful entry into the Canadian workplace.
In addition to completing a series of group workshops, a Job Coach will assist you with your search for employment.
The Energy Sector Language Training course is designed to assist Engineers, Geoscientists, Chemists, Accountants, workers in Skilled Trades, and other support staff with developing their professional workplace communication skills to work in the Oil and Gas Industry.
If you are already employed, or preparing to work in the energy sector, the ESLT course may help you! For more information, please contact your Career Practitioner at AXIS. (Maximum of 10 participants for each session)
AXIS offers preparatory classes for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), the Test of English for International Communications (TOEIC), as well as the Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL), and the Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainers (CanTEST) when instruction is required.
These classes are offered on a regular basis to assist you with preparing for examinations. The successful completion of one of these examinations is a prerequisite for many post-secondary programs or for licensure in particular professions. (Maximum of 10 participants for each session)
An Employment Portfolio can help you organize and present your work experience and competencies to a potential employer.
A trained Facilitator at AXIS can help you identify, articulate and document your previous learning and experience to assist with achieving your career goals.
For individualized assistance with beginning the process, or for information about group sessions, contact your Career Practitioner. You may also upload supporting documents into the e-Portfolio section of your Job Seeker account.
Are you looking to hire international workers who are living in Newfoundland and Labrador, AXIS can help!
Through our skills matching process, job-ready newcomers are pre-screened to ensure that they have the necessary skills and qualifications to meet your human resources needs.
In addition, you may be interested in hosting an Internship or STEP Career Training Placement (volunteer), or becoming a Mentor.
For further information, please visit the Employer page or email: axis@nfld.net.
Our Resource Centre contains a variety of resources and information about job search, labour market information, and college and university programs in Canada and abroad.
Through our AXIS Small Loans Initiative, Internationally Educated Professionals, who are permanent residents living in NL, may be eligible to apply for financial assistance with obtaining licensure/certification to begin working in their fields in Newfoundland and Labrador. For further details and information about eligibility criteria and the application process, contact your Career Practitioner at AXIS.
In 2004, Virtual Marine set out to change the face of maritime safety, and became the first company to provide unique and memorable learning experiences through their advanced training simulations.
Over the years, these advanced training systems have seen thousands of incremental improvements, in order to ensure that trainees are best prepared to handle worst-case scenarios in marine environments. Virtual Marine’s simulators can be found in hundreds of locations world-wide.
Throughout the years, Virtual Marine has demonstrated their commitment to diversity in the workplace through the hiring of the most qualified personnel. Most recently, they took part in AXIS Career Service’s Internship Placement Program, which ultimately led to employment within the organization.
The AXIS Career Service’s team (Association for New Canadians) would like to take this time to thank Virtual Marine for their support in advancing employment opportunities for immigrants in Newfoundland and Labrador.
To learn more about Virtual Marine and their services, please visit their website at virtualmarine.ca
Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund
The AICLF is designed to help internationally trained immigrants, living in Atlantic Canada, with preparing to meet requirements to work in their field in Canada.
Visit: www.aiclf.ca to learn about available financial supports or contact your Career Practitioner for more information!