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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My Dream Job in Canada

My Dream Job in Canada

10, October 2017
Murshed Nizam is one of our former SOPA (Settlement Online Pre-Arrival) clients. Before landing in Ontario in December, 2016 Murshed...
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Takeaways: Job Search Strategies

26, September 2017
Guest post by Maria Agnes Castillo from the Philippines. Maria is SOPA Manitoba client. When my Intake Counselor, Milagros Dacwag...
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What Is Canadian Workplace Integration?

12, September 2017
After taking 'Canadian Workplace Integration' course, our client Oleksandr wrote us a wonderful testimonial that we would like to share....
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Tips For Workplace Cultural Adaptation

29, August 2017
Over two decades ago, I boarded a plane for a teaching job in Japan. I had very little workplace cultural...
8 questions with the SOPA Graduate

8 questions with the SOPA Graduate

15, August 2017
Update: In December 2017 Fahim found a job. We are very happy for Fahim and wish him all the very...
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Arrive Prepared and Find Success

2, August 2017
Every day the SOPA program helps professionals approved to come to Canada prepare for their job search and help them...
PASS Program for Nurses

PASS – Pre-Arrival Program for Nurses

18, July 2017
The Pre-Arrival Supports and Services (PASS) Program, funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, supports pre-arrival Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs)...
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SOPA: First step to job success in Canada

6, July 2017
My name is Vladyslav Marko and I am Logistics Coordinator from Ukraine. I decided to move to British Columbia, Canada...
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Success Stories from Alberta

21, June 2017
What is a success story? Finding job in your field soon after immigrating to Canada? Certainly, finding job after arriving...
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What to Expect When You Move to Canada

8, June 2017
My family and I were very excited when we received the news that our immigrant visa to Canada had been...
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Before Boarding a Plane to Canada

25, May 2017
“Before arriving in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on October 1st, 2016, my wife and I went through the SOPA program. We heard...
Four Thousand Miles - A Banking Professional’s Journey from Russia-1

Four Thousand Miles – A Banking Professional’s Journey from Russia (Part 2)

12, May 2017
After arriving in Canada, Natalya decided to enjoy the first few months learning about Ontario before starting her job search....
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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.

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