We are looking for Dynamic people!

The IPLACE program is currently reviewing candidates for the 20-week bridging program which starts March 5, 2012 at our Markham location. This certificate program provides qualified Internationally Educated Individuals with the opportunity to acquire the skills and knowledge suitable to work in the field of Job Development.

All interested candidates will be invited to attend an orientation on Jan 5th, 17th, 24th, 2012 and qualified candidates will participate in an intake and assessment session. For more information and to register, please contact iplace@jvstoronto.org / 905 917-2012

Eligibility:

• A University degree from outside of Canada
• Relevant working experience preferably in Marketing/ Sales, Human Resources or, Social Services
• Clean criminal reference check
• CLB Canadian Language Benchmark) at a level 8 or higher
• Permanent residency and entitlement to work in Canada
• Currently unemployed/underemployed
• Motivated with excellent interpersonal skills and a genuine interest in helping others
• Willing and able to participate fully in the program and all processes

Program Benefits Include:

• Exposure to industry specific work experience including hands on learning opportunities to participate in resume critiquing, cold calling and job fairs 
• Sector-specific terminology and business communication skills
• Peer supports and opportunities to develop personal and professional networks within the non-profit Employment Service Sector
• Enhancement of employability skills and facilitation skills
• 6-week work experience placement
• Certificate from George Brown College and JVS Toronto upon successful completion
• Opportunity to join the ranks of previous graduates who've gone on to start new and exciting careers

Testimonial:
"The IPLACE program not only taught me the additional skills needed to be a successful job developer, it also taught me a lot about the Canadian culture and provided six weeks of practical work experience. During the practicum placement, I was able to practice the skills I had acquired in the actual workplace environment, obtain first-hand experience of the Canadian workplace culture, get a better understanding of my strengths and weaknesses within the Canadian context, and give a Canadian employer the opportunity to assess my skills and abilities.. I have no doubt that this program was instrumental in helping me to obtain a job at a level commensurate with my skills and experience." ~graduate~

IPLACE graduates have found employment as job developers/ job coaches, employment and workforce specialists, employment consultants, workshop facilitators, outreach workers, and information specialists.