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Finding Success in Canada: Nonyelum Nwokolo’s Journey with SOPA

A Career in Business AnalysisMy name is Nonyelum Nwokolo. In my home country, I worked as a business analyst within...
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Preparing for a New Chapter: How SOPA Helped Mehrdad Navigate His Journey to Canada

Moving to a new country brings both excitement and challenges. For newcomers to Canada, understanding employment practices and workplace culture...
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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...
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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...