Spring 2010 e-Newsletter
WIL Employment Connections (WIL)
WIL
provides a full range of employment programs and services specifically designed
to meet the needs of immigrants and newcomers to our community.
At WIL, every client receives the personal support and attention of an
experienced and highly-trained employment counsellor - who listens to concerns,
identifies employment needs and assists individuals in overcoming potential
challenges and barriers to employment. Employment counsellors work with clients
to develop a ‘personal action plan’ designed to achieve individual employment
needs and career goals. Clients may also choose to participate in WIL’s popular
Employment Preparation programs,
Volunteer Work Placements or the
Mentorship for Newcomer Success program.
WIL is also the managing partner for the
Access Centre for Regulated Employment (ACRE) and
Skills
International. ACRE provides information and licensure application
assistance for newcomers seeking careers in Ontario's 35 regulated professions.
Clients requiring licensure in regulated professions are often referred to ACRE
to benefit from their specialized services as part of their personal action
plan. Skills International (skillsinternational.ca) is the only website of its
kind that matches pre-screened internationally trained individuals with
employers seeking their skills. All graduates of WIL’s Employment Preparation
programs are posted on Skills International.
If you are currently unemployed and seeking work, there is no fee to access
WIL’s programs and services. Contact WIL at 519.663.0774 or email
careerinformation@wil.ca to
schedule an appointment.
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Upcoming Events:Sunfest 2010July 8 - 11, 2010 TD Canada Trust Sunfest is Canada's Premier Celebration of the Global Arts, held without admission fee in beautiful Victoria Park, London, Ontario, Canada. Learn more>
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Afrofesta 2010August 13 - 15, 2010 Afrofesta is a celebration of African food, music, culture, dance and
clothing. Taking place at the downtown Covent Garden Market, Afrofesta
2010 will celebrate the city’s diverse and rich black culture.
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Heritage:Heritage Gardens LectureEldon House Sunday, May 16th at 2:00 pm Upcoming lecture on “Heritage Gardens: the blending of gardens past and present” by Dr. Kelly Olson. More information visit: www.eldonhouse.ca or phone: 519-661-0333
London Heritage CouncilThe staff of the London Heritage Council have been featured all over town in a huge variety of publications! Read More> |
Employment:LEDC’s WebsiteLondon Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) updated their website.
The new design and look with the restructured layout make it easier to
navigate and find what you are looking for. Integration Resources NewsletterThe 2nd newsletter by Integration Resources Canada E-Transitions
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Settlement Services:Expanding Canada’s Refugee Resettlement ProgramsCitizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney
launched on March 29, 2010 a series of proposed reforms to Canada’s
refugee system, beginning with a commitment to resettle 2,500 more
refugees living in refugee camps and urban slums once the package is
approved. The balanced reforms to our refugee system would allow the
Government of Canada to increase RAP funding by 20 percent from about
$45 million to a total of $54 million. |
| Housing: London and Middlesex County offer a wide range of housing options. Read more> |
Education & Training:New Youth Website www.newyouth.caSurvival Info for Young Newcomers to Ontario has topics on Finding a
Job, Volunteering, Health and School. Watch the video on “Young
Newcomers Talking about Finding a Job!” |
| Health:
International Food FestivalJune 26 – 28, 11:00 am - 11:00 pm. |
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Arts:Visit London Arts websiteLooking for events that are under $20 or are free? Also on the main
page, view the featured events for the current month. To visit their
website, click here> |
Community Development:New Features on London’s Immigration Portal WebsiteVisit our website to view the latest enhancements and additions: |
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Balanced Reforms Planned for Canada’s Asylum System |
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Legislation to improve Canada’s asylum system,
deliver quicker decisions on asylum claims and provide faster protection
to those in need was introduced March 30, 2010. This balanced reform
would both increase support for refugees in need of protection and
discourage many of the unfounded asylum claims that burden our system. |
Immigration Research:What are the labour market outcomes for university-educated immigrants?This report aimed to answer the question: What are the labour market
outcomes in terms of income, participation and unemployment rate, for
skilled immigrants with a university degree or higher? |
the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
