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Posts Tagged ‘employment counselling’

From Pre-Arrival Support to Early Success: Lauren’s SOPA Story

30, January 2026 | 0

New Beginnings in BC Lauren arrived in Vancouver, BC with a clear purpose: to continue her work as an ESL instructor while preparing for the next step in her academic…

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Thriving as a Newcomer in New Brunswick’s IT Industry

7, August 2025

My name is Stephane Douglas MEUKIEJE, and I am from Cameroon. I was IT Consultant before coming to Canada. I work in the field of information technology in New Brunswick…

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Aamir’s Journey to Find Success in Canada’s Job Market

6, May 2025

When Aamir looked ahead to his move to Canada earlier this year, 2025, he saw more than a new home, he saw a fresh start, a world of opportunity, and…

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

3, April 2025

A Career in Business AnalysisMy name is Nonyelum Nwokolo. In my home country, I worked as a business analyst within the banking sector. With over 13 years of professional experience,…

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

14, February 2025

From Experience to Opportunity: Lieu’s Path to Career Success in Canada with SOPA Meet Lieu Ngo, who is originally from Vietnam and now lives in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. With…

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Preparation and the Right Support: Keys to Starting a New Life in Canada

16, January 2025

Francesca’s Inspiring Journey Francesca’s story shows how important preparation and the right support are when starting a new life in Canada. As a professional working in disability services with a…

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Elaiza’s Journey: From the Philippines to a New Career in Canada

12, December 2024

Elaiza Marie Caboles’ journey is about finding her way, adapting to a new life, and building a future she’s proud of. A trained chemical engineer, Elaiza made the bold decision…

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Yelena Rochshina’s Journey to Job Success in Canada

22, July 2024

My name is Yelena Rochshina, and I am from Kazakhstan. In June 2022, I arrived in Winkler, Manitoba, Canada, with extensive experience in teaching and office administration. Since my arrival,…

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From the Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean: Chandra’s Journey of Transformation

5, June 2024 | 3

My name is Chandra. Before embarking on my journey to Canada, I spent 14 years in Nepal working as a Human Resources professional in a leading national security organization. My…

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Navigating New Beginnings: Alisha’s Inspirational Journey from the UK to Canada

21, May 2024

Moving to a new country brings plenty of challenges, from adjusting to a different culture to navigating the job market in unfamiliar territory. Today, we share the inspiring journey of…

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