Professional Accreditation & Apprenticeships

Internationally-trained and educated workers are in high demand, but you may need to upgrade your skills or education to qualify to practice your profession or trade in the Canadian workplace.

Our region has a very high demand for workers in the skilled trades. If you are a skilled tradesperson, A Guide for Foreign-Trained Tradespeople gives you information about working in Ontario. If you are interested in becoming a tradesperson, Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities has information on apprenticeship training in Ontario.

If you are a professional such as a doctor, architect, engineer or accountant, Access Centre for Regulated Employment and Global Experience Ontario can help you find out how to qualify to practice in Ontario.

Many newcomers find that they will require a transitional job while they upgrade their skills or qualifications. This job might not be in your chosen field.

London and Middlesex County offer some excellent resources to help you work toward a job in your profession. Local agencies such as WIL Employment Connections, London Cross Cultural Learner Centre and LUSO Community Service can help with document translation, English language assessment and understanding the qualification process.

These services can help you successfully adapt to the Canadian workplace and find a job that fits your skills and qualifications. Explore the "Learn More" links below to get started before you leave your home country.

Learn More:

Access to Professions and Trades in Ontario - resources for internationally-trained individuals

Access Centre for Regulated Employment - provides information and application assistance for internationally trained individuals seeking licensure or related employment in Ontario's regulated profession.  Services provided in English and French languages.
 

Foreign Credential Recognition Office - The Foreign Credentials Referral Office provides information, path-finding and referral services to help foreign-trained workers succeed and put their skills to work in Canada more quickly.
 

Evaluating Educational Credentials - resources for evaluating educational credentials

Office of the Fairness Commissioner - Our goal is to make sure that people are treated fairly when they apply to become licensed professionals in one of Ontario’s regulated professions, no matter where they were trained.
 

Getting Licensed to Work in Ontario - Ontario government site to assist professionals seeking recognition for their qualifications

Skills International - connects newcomers to employers based on skills and qualifications

Employment Sector Council London-Middlesex  contain centralized links of all the employment, training and education sector agencies. "Where Can I go for Help" booklet is available in PDF format.

Alternative Jobs to Regulated Professions - suggestions from Settlement.Org website to finding alternative jobs while obtaining a license in one of the Regulated Professions