<h3>First Annual IQN Award Winners</h3> <p>On March 13, 2013, the first annual IQN Awards Ceremony was hosted at the Museum of Civilization in Gatineau, Quebec. <a href="/CommunityBrowser.aspx?id=1711">Learn more and see pictures</a> taken at the ceremony.</p> <hr /> <p><strong><a href="http://www.credentials-competences.gc.ca/CommunityBrowser.aspx?id=1587&amp;glang=en-US&amp;csl=en-US&amp;lang=en-US">Discover</a> initiatives posted on the IQN that relate to the Pan-Canadian Framework for the Assessment and Recognition of Foreign Qualifications</strong></p> <p><img alt="PATHWAYS TO RECOGNITION IN CANADA: Box 1:Preparation &amp; Pre-Arrival Supports is in a box at the far left of the diagram with an arrow pointing right. Box 2:Assessment is in a box left of the centre of the diagram with arrows pointing up towards Box 6 , down towards Box 8, and right towards Box 3. Box 3: Recognition: Pathway to Certification is in a box at the very centre of the diagram with an arrow pointing right. Box 4: Individual &amp; Employer Supports" src="/GetRichTextImage.aspx?id=5&amp;imageid=adf0a665-c4b1-43e6-8596-3845ada27a35" id="RTE_adf0a665-c4b1-43e6-8596-3845ada27a35" /> </p> <hr /> <p>The IQN is for <a href="http://www.credentials-competences.gc.ca/CommunityBrowser.aspx?id=18" title="Link to membership vetting criteria">subject-matter partners</a> who work in the field of international qualification assessment or recognition.</p> <p>As a registered member, you can:</p> <ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li value="0">Showcase initiatives and events;</li> <li value="0">Network with others who have similar goals;</li> <li value="0">Build knowledge on international qualification assessment or recognition; and,</li> <li value="0">Provide feedback on others' initiatives.</li> </ul> <p>This plain language webinar was created to show the benefits of using plain language and provide and introduction to how to use plain language.  There will be more webinars produced in the future.</p> http://www.credentials-competences.gc.ca/CommunityBrowser.aspx?id=1733 Thu, 02 May 2013 14:27:10 GMT 2013-05-02T14:27:10 <p>The New Brunswick Society of Medical Laboratory Technologists (NBSMLT) would like to tentatively announce that the NB MLT Bridging Program is almost ready to accept applications.  The possible launch date will be in the fall of 2013.  The goal is to have 10 – 15 applicants apply in the first year.  The Bridging Program is a mix of online courses, face to face workshops and clinical training.  Applications will be reviewed and if the applicant meets the criteria of the program they will be accepted to begin their education.  Because of the online format of the Bridging Program, this provides flexibility for the applicant to begin the program in their home country.</p> <p>If anyone is interested in this program and would like more information they can visit the NBSMLT website at http://nbsmlt.nb.ca/intl-mlts.asp</p> http://www.credentials-competences.gc.ca/CommunityBrowser.aspx?id=1729 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:45:34 GMT 2013-04-24T22:45:34 <p>The NBSMLT was excited to learn that their initiative - the NB MLT Bridging Program won an honourable mention for the IQN Engagement award.  Many partners and stakeholders were pleased to see that this very important initiative was being recognized.  The NBSMLT would like to thank those who nominated the initiative and the IQN for the opportunity to showcase the initiative. </p> http://www.credentials-competences.gc.ca/CommunityBrowser.aspx?id=1728 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:44:19 GMT 2013-04-24T22:44:19 <p><span style="color: #000000;">ALLIES conducted research into trends in the immigrant employment practices of the Best Employers for New Canadian winners in 2011 and 2012. This report builds on the previous analysis of winning employers in the 2008-2010 competitions.The report highlights successful practices used by employers, such as credential recognition, mentoring, professional upgrading, language training, and developing community partnerships.</span></p> http://www.credentials-competences.gc.ca/CommunityBrowser.aspx?id=1720 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:47:08 GMT 2013-04-15T17:47:08 <p>Advanced Education will be hosting its first Yukon Foreign Qualifications Recognition Conference. This event is meant to educate key stakeholders in the territory and broaden their understanding of foreign qualifications recognition. Confirmed presenters include:</p> <p>1. Human Resources and Skills Development Canada - Catherine Rivard</p> <p>2. International Qualifications Assessment Service - Jeff Stull</p> <p>Tentative presenters include:</p> <p>3. Canadian Assocation of Prior Learning Assessment</p> <p>4. Citizenship and Immigration Canada</p> <p>5. Foreign Credentials Referral Office</p> <p>Individuals interested on attending can contact Sharon Young at 867-456-6813 to RSVP.</p> http://www.credentials-competences.gc.ca/CommunityBrowser.aspx?id=1701 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:07:16 GMT 2013-04-03T14:07:16 <p><span style="color: #000000;">Mentoring helps newcomers find jobs that match their skills and talent. In a new ALLIES-Accenture report, the the evidence confirms the positive impact of mentoring on newcomers and our economy.</span></p> http://www.credentials-competences.gc.ca/CommunityBrowser.aspx?id=1700 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:07:15 GMT 2013-04-03T14:07:15 <p><strong>CONTEXTE</strong></p> <p>Chaque année, environ la moitié des quelque 4 500 personnes ayant formulé une demande de reconnaissance d’équivalence de diplôme ou de formation auprès d’un ordre professionnel reçoit une prescription de formation d’appoint de la part de celui-ci.</p> <p>Or, les données permettant de mieux connaitre la trajectoire de ces candidats sont, à ce jour, quasi-inexistantes. Cette situation nuit à la qualité des actions menées par les ordres et leurs partenaires pour faciliter l'accès aux professions réglementées par les personnes immigrantes. Il parait donc nécessaire, dans le contexte actuel, d'explorer les voies permettant de pallier ce manque de données.</p> <p><strong>OBJECTIFS</strong></p> <p>L’objectif général du présent projet est d’établir une méthode permettant de retracer les parcours d’intégration des personnes immigrantes ayant reçu une prescription de formation d’appoint d'un ordre professionnel et ce, jusqu’à la délivrance du permis d’exercice.</p> <p>Il s’agit donc, à cette étape-ci, non pas de produire des données sur ces parcours, mais plutôt d’identifier les indicateurs statistiques nécessaires à la production de ces données et de comprendre si ces indicateurs sont actuellement produits dans les différents organismes compétents.</p> <p><strong>DÉMARCHE</strong></p> <p>La démarche permettra de statuer sur les indicateurs statistiques nécessaires à la reconstitution des parcours des personnes immigrantes concernées. Il sera ensuite possible de déterminer si ces indicateurs existent et s’ils sont suffisants pour reconstituer les parcours.</p> <p>Si la conclusion de la recherche est que les indicateurs actuels sont insuffisants, il sera possible d’émettre des recommandations afin d’améliorer la collecte de données par les ordres et leurs partenaires, et ainsi, hausser la qualité des interventions des organismes impliqués, en permettant des actions mieux ciblées selon les besoins.</p> http://www.credentials-competences.gc.ca/CommunityBrowser.aspx?id=1674 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 21:44:40 GMT 2013-03-08T21:44:40 <p>The International Engineering Graduate Roadmap website, an interactive site that will act as a central location to visit to gather valuable information about the engineering profession in Canada when international engineering graduates are considering immigrating to Canada or to obtain guidance on next steps in their licensing process.  The website will also incorporate an academic information tool that international engineering graduates can use to determine whether their foreign degrees are similar in depth and breadth to Canadian engineering degrees or technologist/technician level degrees/diplomas.</p> http://www.credentials-competences.gc.ca/CommunityBrowser.aspx?id=1659 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:39:02 GMT 2013-02-14T15:39:02 <p>Site Web « test » de la Feuille de route. Ce site interactif servira de guichet unique d’information pertinente sur la profession d’ingénieur au Canada, à l’intention des personnes qui envisagent d’immigrer au Canada ou qui souhaitent obtenir des conseils sur les étapes à suivre pour obtenir le permis d’exercice. Le site Web contiendra également un outil d’information sur les titres universitaires que les personnes formées en génie à l’étranger pourront utiliser pour déterminer si leurs titres universitaires sont semblables, en termes de profondeur et d’ampleur, aux diplômes de génie et aux grades ou diplômes de technologue/technicien décernés au Canada.</p> http://www.credentials-competences.gc.ca/CommunityBrowser.aspx?id=1658 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:38:50 GMT 2013-02-14T15:38:50 <p><span>Intercultural Problem-Solving Strategies</span></p> <div class="fieldset-content"><label for="field18272262_1" class="fsOptionLabel">Tuesday February 5, 2013 from 1:00PM-4:00PM</label> <div class="fsSupporting">                               </div> <div class="fsSupporting">Most intercultural conflict is related to perceptual differences. In this session we will discuss: developing strategies to identify and address communication style differences; learning when and how to address non-verbal issues of concern; using a problem-solving paradigm to analyse case studies; and identifying aspects of Chinese culture that may be present in workplace interactions.</div> </div> http://www.credentials-competences.gc.ca/CommunityBrowser.aspx?id=1654 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 20:19:00 GMT 2013-01-29T20:19:00 <p>British Columbia’s Foreign Qualifications Recognition (FQR) Review (the “Review”) consisted of an investigation over the Spring and Summer of 2012 into FQR barriers experienced by immigrants for nine high-demand occupations: mechanical engineers, civil engineers, engineering and applied science technologists and technicians, and five key trades – carpenters, construction electricians, heavy duty equipment technicians, industrial mechanics (millwrights), and metal fabricators. The occupations were selected based on the latest available quantitative and qualitative evidence demonstrating the future needs of employers in British Columbia.</p> <p>The Review employed a leading-edge methodology for its investigation by working in direct collaboration with regulatory bodies – rather than undertaking a formalized audit. This innovative approach allowed for the analysis of actual FQR application, assessment, and recognition outcomes with regulatory bodies and as a result, uncovered invaluable and previously unavailable insight into FQR processes. For example, the Review investigated and empirically validated both real and perceived barriers to FQR, a critically important requirement to this body of work given the significant influence media attention has had on shaping public opinion on FQR processes and outcomes.</p> <p>The key result of the Review is 24 recommendations to support internationally trained workers in fully utilizing their skills in the Canadian workplace as well as improving the time, ease and efficacy of recognizing international skills, qualifications and experience.</p> http://www.credentials-competences.gc.ca/CommunityBrowser.aspx?id=1653 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:37:53 GMT 2013-01-28T14:37:53 <p>The Immigrant Access Fund of Canada Inc. has been developing an e-loan model that will help skilled immigrants across Canada to pay for the accreditation and training they need to work in their field. E-loan Advisory Group members are invited to participate in this meeting focused on the topic, <strong><em>‘What do you think of the model of the proposed IAF e-loan program?</em></strong>’</p> <p>If you are interested in contributing to this development, contact Corinne Tessier, Interim Executive Director, IAF Canada. <a href="mailto:corinne@iafcanada.org">corinne@iafcanada.org</a></p> http://www.credentials-competences.gc.ca/CommunityBrowser.aspx?id=1652 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 22:25:20 GMT 2013-01-25T22:25:20 <p>The Maytree Foundation – Alterna Savings Immigrant Employment Loan Program provided loans up to $5000 to permanent residents and refugees who require short-term training, certification or registration in a profession in Ontario. This program was operational between 2001-2010. </p> <p><strong>Portrait of a borrower</strong></p> <ul> <li>There were 448 applicants, 151 were approved borrowers.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>For those borrowers for whom status in Canada is known (149), 82% (122) are permanent residents, 18%(27) are Convention Refugees.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Of those borrowers for whom date of arrival in Canada is known (147), 40%(60) arrived between 2005-2008 inclusive.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>For those borrowers who specified their employment status (149), half (75) reported some employment income, but they were underemployed at the time they received the loan.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>For those borrowers who specified their sources of income (132), at the time of application 20% (26) of applicants were receiving Employment Insurance, Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program or Workers Compensation.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>83 borrowers specified in their application that they had children. Most of these (55) had two or more.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>55 borrowers reported having monthly expenses that exceeded their monthly incomes.</li> </ul> http://www.credentials-competences.gc.ca/CommunityBrowser.aspx?id=1651 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 21:16:28 GMT 2013-01-25T21:16:28 <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Pathways: IEHP Support, Bridging and Integration</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Provincially led by Saskatoon Health Region in collaboration with the Saskatchewan </strong><strong>Ministry of Health and funded by Health Canada</strong></span></p> <p>As the Provincial center providing support for Internationally Educated Health Professionals (IEHPs) of the Saskatchewan Regional Health Authorities, our primary goal over the next 5 years is to build a solid foundation to support internationally educated health professionals <span style="text-decoration: underline;">currently employed within a health region in Saskatchewan</span> on their paths to professional licensure and ensure they are supported within their workplaces.</p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>This goal can be achieved by:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Providing information about pathways to licensure, employment and integration into the workforce, career planning, development and employment support through one to one sessions, group workshops, peer networks or mentorship</li> <li>Reducing the gap between international qualifications recognized in Canada through referrals for assessments, education, language enhancement and testing</li> <li>Providing funding for reimbursement of approved language testing, qualifications assessments, registration fees, tuition and exam fees </li> </ul> http://www.credentials-competences.gc.ca/CommunityBrowser.aspx?id=1646 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 21:51:00 GMT 2013-01-02T21:51:00 <p style="text-align: justify;">Saskatoon Regional Health Authority is the provincial lead of the Pathways: IEHP Support, Bridging and Integration Project and provides support to IEHP employees of the Saskatchewan Regional Health Authorities. The primary goal of the Pathways Project is to build a solid foundation to ensure internationally educated health professionals are successful in attaining their professional licensure and that they are supported within their workplaces. This goal can be achieved by providing information about licensure, career planning, referrals to language training programs and testing and employment support to assist the integration of IEHPs through mentorship, networking and other initiatives.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The Atlantic Connection has seven years of experience, an Integration Framework, a web portal and many resources focused on the same objectives. Saskatoon Regional Health Authority recognized this expertise, approached the Atlantic Connection to discuss possible opportunities for cooperation. The Atlantic Connection Steering Committee generously agreed to grant permission for  Pathways: IEHP Support, Bridging and Integration to use the shell of the IEHP Atlantic Connection webpage to redesign a webpage for the Saskatchewan Pathways project. Additionally the Saskatchewan webpage links to the Self Assessment Readiness Tools for IEHPs that have been developed over the past five years through an IEHP Atlantic Connection project and to other Atlantic Connection web resources. The Saskatchewan Provincial Advisory Committee has agreed to share any new resources developed through the Pathways: IEHP Support, Bridging and Integration Project with the IEHP Atlantic Connection.</p> http://www.credentials-competences.gc.ca/CommunityBrowser.aspx?id=1644 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 21:41:08 GMT 2013-01-02T21:41:08 Thu, 02 May 2013 14:27:10 GMT http://www.credentials-competences.gc.ca/CommunityBrowser.aspx?id=5 Thu, 02 May 2013 14:27:10 GMT iqn-rqi@cic.gc.ca