As a newcomer to Canada, undertaking a journey to (re)settlement can be difficult due to limited or overwhelming information, particularly for those leaving their established livelihoods.
Many newcomers must start from scratch in Canada, facing barriers such as language barriers, lack of education, limited work experience or recognition of foreign credentials, making establishing a career problematic. a path from establishment to career. Connecting to appropriate sources of information early on is crucial to navigating this process.
Newcomers often have difficulty finding relevant information online and may not be aware of settlement services available in Canada. Although settling in time varies by individual, understanding one’s skills and value is essential to quickly contributing to the Canadian job market. Making informed choices is essential to ensure the success of newcomers.
Over the past three years, The Ontario Tourism Education Corporation (OTEC) tested an AI tool called CareerAtlas with newcomers across Ontario, yielding impressive results:
- 88% of clients surveyed said they were able to understand what skills they already had.
- 89% became more aware of their employment needs or goals.
- 83% found CareerAtlas useful for finding information about career options.
- 79% felt more confident to make an informed career decision and begin their job search in Ontario.
How CareerAtlas can help newcomers begin their journey to a career in Canada
CareerAtlas, funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), is a FREE online tool available to permanent residents, Convention refugees, CUAET (Canada-Ukraine Emergency Travel Authorization) holders and protected persons. It helps newcomers understand their skills, identify their strengths and explore rewarding career paths upon arrival in Canada.
Unique Benefits of CareerAtlas
CareerAtlas, powered by AI, offers personalized career recommendations, takes into account home country experience, recommends potential jobs, helps map pathways, and engages newcomers at every stage of their journey. The platform provides newcomers with access to regional job opportunities, making it easier to make decisions about settlement and career goals.
Start your journey with CareerAtlas today.
The platform meets newcomers at any stage of their settlement journey, offering them support in understanding the Canadian job market and tools for applying for jobs.
To begin your journey with CareerAtlas for a limited time free for newcomers, create an account today at www.careeratlas.ca/cic or send us an email at careeratlas@otec.org.
Learn more about OTEC at www.otec.org
