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SUMMARY:Information Session: Credential Recognition in Canada
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: Monday\, March 9\, 13.00 p.m.-14.00 p.m. EST \nDescription: This session shares frontline strategies from the SOPA program\, showing how early FCR-focused guidance helps newcomers understand credentialing requirements before arriving in Canada. FCR Navigators provide personalized\, step-by-step support to help clients make informed decisions. \nPresenter: Shivam Oheri and Rajmonda\, SOPA FRC Navigators \n*To register\, SOPA clients check your emails for our January events newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca. \nIf you are not yet a SOPA client\, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!
URL:https://arriveprepared.ca/event/information-session-credential-recognition-in-canada/
CATEGORIES:FCR Events
ORGANIZER;CN="SOPA":MAILTO:info@arriveprepared.ca
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SUMMARY:FCR Webinar: Starting Your Career In Canada’s Construction Industry
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: Wednesday\, January 21\, 12.30 p.m.-1.30 p.m. EST \nDescription: Join us to learn about the BCCA-IN program for newcomers in construction. Discover training sponsorship\, mentorship\, and resources to help you prepare for work and advance your career in Canada’s construction industry. \nPresenter: Alice Calmettes\, Program Manager\, BC Construction Association – Integrating Newcomers \n*To register\, SOPA clients check your emails for our January events newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca. \nIf you are not yet a SOPA client\, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!
URL:https://arriveprepared.ca/event/fcr-webinar-starting-your-career-in-canadas-construction-industry/
CATEGORIES:FCR Events
ORGANIZER;CN="SOPA":MAILTO:info@arriveprepared.ca
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SUMMARY:Information Session: Career Pathways for Healthcare Professionals in Alberta & Ontario
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: Friday\, January 9\, 11.00 a.m.-12.00 p.m. EST \nDescription: Moving to Alberta or Ontario as a healthcare professional? Join our free session to learn about EPIC-HC\, specialized training\, funding options\, and career pathways. Get the tools and resources you need for a successful transition in Canada. \nPresenter: Manal Atta\, Career Counsellor\, Employment Pathways in Canada – Health Careers\, Achēv \n*To register\, SOPA clients check your emails for our January events newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca. \nIf you are not yet a SOPA client\, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!
URL:https://arriveprepared.ca/event/information-session-career-pathways-for-healthcare-professionals-in-alberta-ontario/
CATEGORIES:FCR Events
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SUMMARY:FCR workshop: Becoming a Licensed Accountant in Alberta
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: Wednesday\, October 15\, 1 pm ET \nDescription:SOPA and CPA Alberta invite you to attend a free online information session on the registration process and requirements to become a licensed accountant in Alberta. The session will also include a Q&A segment and is specifically designed for internationally educated applicants. \nPresenter: CPA Alberta \n*To register\, email us: info@arriveprepared.ca. If you are not yet a SOPA client\, please register as a new client to get employment support.
URL:https://arriveprepared.ca/event/fcr-workshop-becoming-a-licensed-accountant-in-alberta/
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SUMMARY:Foreign Credential Recognition Information Session with Manitoba Start
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: Date and Time: September 23\, 2025\, 12 PM MNT \nDescription: Moving to Manitoba? Join this session to learn how Manitoba Start—the first stop for newcomers in Manitoba—can support your transition and career journey. Designed specifically for SOPA clients\, the session will cover career services to help you find meaningful employment\, support for navigating Foreign Credential Recognition (FCR)\, job matching services that connect you with local employers\, and how SOPA services transition seamlessly into Manitoba Start supports once you arrive. \nPresenter: Manitoba Start \n*To register\, email us: info@arriveprepared.ca. If you are not yet a SOPA client\, please register as a new client to get employment support.
URL:https://arriveprepared.ca/event/foreign-credential-recognition-information-session-with-manitoba-start/
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