SOPA News, Updates & Client Stories
Stay informed with the latest updates before your arrival! Explore SOPA news, client success stories, collaborations, and essential information to support your journey to Canada.
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Be Proactive, Ask Questions, Stay Positive and Never Give Up
“I feel because I wanted to integrate into Canadian society and get a job in my field, I armed myself with a lot of resources...
New Year’s Eve in Canada
New Year's Eve is here! There are many traditions all around the world for the holiday. Here is some information about New Year’s Eve in...
Yelena Petrukhina: From Kazakhstan to Winnipeg
Yelena Petrukhina registered for the SOPA program in February 2018. Back in Kazakhstan she worked as an Internship Coordinator at a local university. She arrived...
Information Makes All the Difference
An excited Philip Akpoesiri Mike-Ifeta moved to Edmonton, Canada, with his family on December 21st, 2017. In Nigeria, he had worked in the banking and...
Volunteering: Why and How
One of the most significant pieces of advice people job searching get, especially if they don’t have a lot of experience in their field or...
Destination Canada: My SOPA Story
I would like to thank SOPA for all the guidance you provided me with before coming to Canada. At the very beginning of 2016, I...
Experience of a Lifetime
Carla Mariano, an IT professional from Brazil, was over the moon with excitement when she received the email informing her that her application to immigrate...
Zongmeng Li: Preparing For The New Journey
I love the opportunity to meet our clients in person, it is the absolute best part of my job as a facilitator with SOPA. When...
Green Economy Bridging Program Partnership
Bridging programs are a vital post-arrival service for newcomers in Canada who are looking for a job in their field or one commensurate with their...
Client Testimonial: Muhammad Imran Hussain Khan
My Name is Muhammad Imran Hussain Khan. I am IT professional with 10+ years’ experience of managing IT infrastructure and Operations in Pakistan. I arrived in Canada...
Virtual Events
Approved to immigrate to Canada? Join SOPA events to explore sector-specific industries, gain insights into Canadian workplace culture, and learn effective job search strategies. Network with other newcomers in our conversation circles and participate in informative sessions designed to help you succeed in the Canadian job market.