As I write this, we have about 5 weeks of summer left. Manitobans love their summers and we make the most of all there is to offer. A great way to increase your language skills and learn the culture is to get involved in local activities. If you are a Manitoba newcomer this post is […]
Manitoba is welcoming many refugees and newcomers to our province. While many will be living in our larger urban centres, others will be moving to small towns and rural areas. To encourage people to stay our rural regions we need to make sure they are aware of supports available to them. So what can we
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If you have applied for a job in Canada, chances are you have been asked for references. References are people who can talk about your work experience, work habits, character and skills. www.settlement.org They are the people you know who are willing to speak highly of you to others. Types of References There are many
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Hi Everyone! If you are reading this you are probably wondering where the weekly blog is??? Unfortunately due to life, building a business, school and activities I’ve made the decision to cut down on blogging to 2x’s a month. I want to make sure that what I am putting out there is of quality and
Now I want to be clear, if you are an employer, you should be investing in ALL of your staff. However, with Canada’s 2022- 2024 Immigration Plan to welcome 431, 645 permanent residents in 2022 and then: 447, 055 in 2023 451, 000 in 2024 It’s something Canadian employers need to start thinking more about.
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This year I started a new seasonal part-time job. In the last month I have: Interviewed and hired staff. Developed and coordinated a training/mentorship program. Created a training manual for staff. Scheduled staff for work. Along with these tasks, over the next few months I will also be: Managing invoices Supervising staff Dealing with any
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As I look outside my window here in Manitoba, you would not think it’s April 25. Yet it’s that time of year. The time for summer jobs. Many of us look at summer jobs as only for students (university, college or high school). While many are geared towards students, most are really just entry level
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Part 2 of Essential Skills. Learn how to use Essential Skills and find the job that best fits you! Dream job here we come!
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Note: The Government of Canada is now referring to these as the Skills for Success. I have been in the Essential Skills world for 10+ years. Before that I had never heard of them. In fact, most Canadians are not aware of them. Yet they should be. “Essential Skills are the foundation skills everyone uses
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If you are a Canadian newcomer, it is important to be aware of the Canadian Language Benchmarks (also known as the CLB’s). CLB’s are the standards Canada uses to measure the levels of English that adult newcomers have. The CLB’s look at: Reading Writing Listening Speaking There are 12 different levels in the CLB’s Levels
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