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Building Careers Before Arrival: Inspiring Newcomer Journeys with SOPA British Columbia

From Experience to Opportunity: Lieu’s Path to Career Success in Canada with SOPA Meet Lieu Ngo, who is originally from...
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Housing Outlook – Winter Housing Overview

Post prepared and written by Prepare for Canada Canada's winter weather usually brings a "chill" to the country's housing market,...
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Preparation and the Right Support: Keys to Starting a New Life in Canada

Francesca's Inspiring Journey Francesca's story shows how important preparation and the right support are when starting a new life in...
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SOPA Highlights 2024: A Year in Review

As we wrap up 2024 and step into the new year, it’s the perfect time to look back on all...
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Elaiza’s Journey: From the Philippines to a New Career in Canada

Elaiza Marie Caboles’ journey is about finding her way, adapting to a new life, and building a future she’s proud...
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Preparation Meets Opportunity: How Adan Built Her Canadian Career

Adan Younus's journey from dentistry in Lahore, Pakistan, to a growing career in healthcare in British Columbia shows how pre-arrival...
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The Power of Mentorship: Navigating the Licensing Journey

Road to Licensure in Canada For internationally trained professionals, the road to licensing in Canada can be daunting. From credential...
Behzad's story

How SOPA Helped Me Secure My Current Job

Originally from Isfahan, Iran, and now living in Vancouver, British Columbia, Behzad Aeinevand has spent over 20 years dedicated to...
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Networking Turned Out To Be Crucial – It Really Is Everything

After deciding to apply for permanent residency through Express Entry, I began researching the Canadian job market. I spent quite...
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Yelena Rochshina’s Journey to Job Success in Canada

My name is Yelena Rochshina, and I am from Kazakhstan. In June 2022, I arrived in Winkler, Manitoba, Canada, with...
Adetunji blog

How Adetunji’s Planning and Determination Led to Employment Success

Adetunji moved from Nigeria to Oshawa, Ontario in May 2023. Adetunji has a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and has over...
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From the Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean: Chandra’s Journey of Transformation

My name is Chandra. Before embarking on my journey to Canada, I spent 14 years in Nepal working as a...