MY ACTION PLAN (MAP)

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My Details Reference: 162FLYabroad Gender: male Immigration Class: FSW First Name: abroad Last Name: FLY Email: flyabroad111@gmail.

Orientation Officer (OO): OO Email: My Career Goals Short-term: Improve English, understand Canadian labor market Long-term: Find IT

advisor PRE-ARRIVAL for information and advice on education and training options across the province, including bridging programs,

Connect with your immigrant serving agency advisor PRE-ARRIVAL for information and advice on language assessment/training, bridging

Your advisors will send a referral to other organizations in the province based on your specific occupational needs, settlement

1 My Details Reference: 162FLYabroad Gender: male Immigration Class: FSW First Name: abroad Last Name: FLY Phone Number: Skype: Destination: Toronto, Ontario Occupation: Database Analyst or Data Administrator (Non-Regulated) Departure: Oct Departure Status: Confirmed Landing Status: Permanent landing Education: Masters Years of Experience: 5-10 years MAP Date: Orientation Officer (OO): OO My Career Goals Short-term: Improve English, understand Canadian labor market Long-term: Find IT related job and move to a higher position My Sources of Help and Support My Sources of Help and Support Connect with your college advisor PRE-ARRIVAL for information and advice on education and training options across the province, including bridging programs, assessments and guidance on your professional goals and much more. Connect with your immigrant serving agency advisor PRE-ARRIVAL for information and advice on language assessment/training, bridging programs, settlement services and job search workshops, employment programs and much more. Your advisors will send a referral to other organizations in the province based on your specific occupational needs, settlement needs and destination. Your advisor is an excellent resource for you while you are still in your home country. They have access to the most up-to-date information on relevant programs and services. The more you research, the better questions you ask and the more informed you will be. Funded by the Government of Canada (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) Page 1

2 My Job Prospects PRE-ARRIVAL Destination Options Get to Know Canada I will review the Province and City immigration portals to get more information about my primary and alternative destinations and what to do as a newcomer. Immigration Portal Orientation to Ontario Welcome to Ontario Ontario.eng.pdf Career Options Job Bank Career Cruising User Name: CIIP Password: CHINA I will explore the requirements for my job and identify other career options of interest to me. National Occupational Classification (NOC Code) Occupational Fact Sheets: Career Exploration Career Planning All Digital Economy Information and Communications Technology Council Placeholder My Job Readiness Licensure Certification Placeholder All Digital Economy Canadian Association of IT Professionals All Digital Economy - Ontario Ontario Association of Information Technology Professionals https//cipsontario.ca Licensure is required if your occupation is a regulated profession, such as engineering, accounting or a health-related career. Before you are allowed to work you must apply to the regulatory body for your profession. The regulatory body will assess your qualifications. You may be required to take examinations, to improve your English, to upgrade your education and to do work assignments. I will determine if my profession is Funded by the Government of Canada (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) Page 2

3 regulated. I will determine the steps, how long they take and at what cost. I will compare provincial requirements for regulatory bodies for my profession. I will start the licensing process for my profession. Credentials Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC): Getting your credentials assessed Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada (ACESC) International Credentials: Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) I will obtain original documents from issuing institution and arrange for them to be sent to the regulatory body for my profession. The credential assessment process is to determine the Canadian equivalency of the education, training and experience you acquired outside Canada. I will determine and demonstrate equivalency, confirm document authenticity and store my credentials online securely. Electronic Document Storage Preliminary Indicative Online Assessment I will begin the process of obtaining official credential evaluation for my non-regulated occupation. Skills Colleges and Institutes Canada - Universities Canada - an association of universities and university degree-level colleges Essential Skills: Definitions and Tools Essential Skills: Profile All Digital Economy Engineering Occupations Information and Communications Technology Council All Digital Economy Occupations BRIDGING PROGRAMS Information and Communications Technology Council I will ensure I have the ability to meet the technical skill requirements (incl. health and safety, climatic aspects, ethical dimensions) of my profession. I will ensure I have the ability to meet the non-technical skill requirements incl. Essential Skills of my profession. I will enrol in a Bridging Program if one is available in my profession. I will assess my transferable skills. I will contact my CIIP College Advisor. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Funded by the Government of Canada (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) Page 3

4 Information Technology Association of Canada Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance Canadian Wireless Technology Association International Game Developers Association (USA) Information Resource Management Association of Canada - This organization represents information technology professionals in Canada. Be sure to check out the Defining The IT Profession and Provincial Websites sections IEEE Computer Society Association of Public Sector Information Professionals Society of Internet Professionals Educational Requirements BRIDGING PROGRAMS and Ontario Bridging Participant Assistance Program All Digital Economy, Finance and Management - Ontario BRIDGING PROGRAMS Skills for Change All Digital Economy - Ontario BRIDGING PROGRAMS Bridge Programs for IT Professionals Mobile Systems Integration Bridging Program Integrated Work Experience Strategy (IWES) Funded by the Government of Canada (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) Page 4

5 For IT Professionals with experience in Computer Programming.NET Solutions PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IT Standards in Ontario Network Professionals Association City Region: Greater Toronto Area Placeholder Language Communication Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) Program English and French Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Canadian Language Benchmark On-line Self-Assessment On-line English with CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) I will take steps to ensure I have the ability to speak fluently including use of occupationallyspecific terms and to pronounce correctly; the ability to understand others, including socio-cultural communication and; the ability to read and write well. English or French as a Second Language Testing & Training Programs Ontario Occupation-Specific Language Training (OSLT) Experience How to get Canadian work experience Professional Immigrant Networks (PINs) Supporting the recruitment, retention and promotion of skilled immigrants I will acquire and compensate for lack of Canadian experience through volunteering, bridging programs, internships, mentorship, etc. Career Edge internships with Canadian employers for internationally qualified professionals Canada InfoNet is a mentoring, information and networking services Connection to Canada s volunteering community Funded by the Government of Canada (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) Page 5

6 Volunteer match service and Charity Village: find volunteer work to get Canadian experience Ontario Mentorship: and Ontario Chamber of Commerce Networking My Job Search/Self-Employment Job Search Strategies Finding a Job Look for Jobs in Canada More Help with your Job Search I will plan and implement a successful approach to job search including networking, registering for job search workshops and exploring and applying for potential jobs. The Hidden Job Market Online Job Search: Skills International Online Job Search and Job Matching: WhoPlusYou Salary Wizard swz.salary.com/canadasalarywizard/layoutscripts/cswzl_newsearch.aspx All Digital Economy IT Jobs in Canada ICTC s immigration initiatives: Ontario Job Bank Job Search Strategy Resources: Career Strategies for New Immigrants Resume Cover Letter How to write a Canadian resume: and and and I will tailor my resume to Canadian norms. I will customize my cover letter for each job application. Funded by the Government of Canada (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) Page 6

7 and Writing a Cover Letter: and Cover Letter Template: Interviews Interview Preparation: Use The STAR Technique to Ace Your Interview (Behavioural Interview): I will learn how to prepare effectively for Canadian-style interviews. 100 Potential Interview Questions: Typical Interview Questions areer911/interviewing/interviewintroview&lang=en Self-employment Canada Business Network Industry Canada I will explore how to become selfemployed/start my own business. Canada Business Network CYBF Newcomer Program Canadian Youth Business Foundation Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses StartUP Canada Canada Business Ontario Ontario Self Employment Benefit Program My Pre-Arrival Priority Actions List 3 to 5 priority actions: Enroll in a language program, improve English Polish resume and cover letter Contact colleague, network with people in the same field Funded by the Government of Canada (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) Page 7

8 SETTLEMENT My Settlement and Integration Key Documents General Settlement Support Living in Canada Tool I will be sure that I know what documents to bring and get on arrival. Welcome to Canada What Should You Know An Essential Workbook for Newcomers Before You Arrive Video Your First Two Weeks in Canada Video Pre-departure checklist Proof of funds Canada Border Services Agency Services Canada Key Documents I will translate my documents into English or French and get them certified. I will contact my CIIP Settlement Agency advisor for support. I will learn about the public transportation system, weather and appropriate dress for the climate, shopping and different government and community services for newcomers in the place I plan to live. I will learn about laws, rights and civic responsibilities in the province I intend to live. I will conduct research on budgeting to ensure I have a realistic budget planned for when I arrive. General Settlement Health Care Private Insurance Health Insurance Plan Find a doctor or clinic in Ontario Register with Health Care Connect Program to find a doctor I will apply for the provincial health care plan. I will take out private health insurance for 90 days until I can qualify for the provincial health care plan if I am going to Ontario or British Columbia. I will find a family doctor. I will learn about what facility to go to when there is a medical emergency Funded by the Government of Canada (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) Page 8

9 Private Health Care Insurance Housing Choosing a place to live and work in Canada Newcomer s Guide to Canadian Housing I will explore how to get temporary accommodation and a permanent home. Apartment Rentals: and Homes for Sale and Rent: and comfree.com/ School Child Care Universal Child Care Benefit What You Need to Know about Education: and Canadian Child Care School checklist relocatecanada.com/pdfdocuments/schoolchecklist.pdf I will conduct research on educational systems in the province I plan to live in. I will seek childcare and schooling options for my children. I will register my school age children in school immediately upon arrival. Education: Child Care: Banking Tax Information Banking Guide for Newcomers RBC Scotiabank TD Canada Trust BMO CIBC HSBC Credit Unions I will investigate banking options, including opening an account while overseas. Tax Advice for Newcomers Funded by the Government of Canada (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) Page 9

10 Online Tax Program Immigrant Loan Bursary and Scholarship Programs Tax Relief Loans - Immigrant Access Fund (IAF) can help pay for the costs of the Canadian licensing or training. Loans are available for any type of work. Placeholder Driving I will research immigrant loan programs to see if they are applicable to my situation. I will understand what to bring from home and how to get a driver s permit and car insurance. My Settlement Priority Actions List 3 to 5 priority actions: Find a room to live in Find a family doctor Find day care for kid Immigrant-Serving Organization Partners Focal Point Partners ONTARIO COSTI Contact - Online General Counselor COSTI Immigrant Services (by office) China: CIIP.C@costi.org Website College Partners ONTARIO George Brown College (GBC) Contact - CIIP Advisor George Brown College, Casa Loma Campus 160 Kendal Avenue, Toronto, ON ciipadvising@georgebrown.ca Website Referral to Other Organizations Based On Your Specific Occupational Needs Regulatory Bodies Licensing Support Agencies PAN-CANADIAN ONTARIO Funded by the Government of Canada (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) Page 10

11 Employers PAN-CANADIAN JVS Canada InfoNet Contact - Mentoring Coach/Employment Counsellor cinreferrals@jvstoronto.org Website Career Edge Contact - Applicant Screener Outreach Specialist ciipinfo@careeredge.ca Website ONTARIO Mentoring ICT PAN-CANADIAN Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) Information and Communication Technology Council (ICTC) - Sector Specific Referrals (Fairlaine) Immigrant Initiatives ICT Client Coordinator - Fairlaine Inso f.inso@ictc-ctic.ca Website Funded by the Government of Canada (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) Page 11

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