Posts Tagged ‘Manitoba’
Information Session: Welcome to Manitoba
Starting a new life in Manitoba is about more than relocating — it’s about becoming part of a welcoming community. Join our session that will introduce you to the essentials of life in the province, including cost of living, housing, job opportunities, healthcare, education, and local services. You’ll also learn about Manitoba’s supportive culture and ways to connect with the community. With time for Q&A, it’s designed to help you feel prepared, supported, and confident as you begin your new chapter.
Read MoreMy City: Manitoba – All About Steinbach
Come explore Steinbach!! – One of Manitoba’s fastest growing communities. Steinbach’s Eastman Immigrant Services’ Iryna Sosnii will be co-hosting this even as we virtually explore the City of Steinbach and then engage in meaningful networking questions provided by our SOPA (Settlement Online Pre-Arrival) team.
Read MoreForeign Credential Recognition Information Session with Manitoba Start
Moving to Manitoba? Join this session to learn how Manitoba Start—the first stop for newcomers in Manitoba—can support your transition and career journey.
Read MoreThe Earlier You Start with SOPA, the Better Prepared You’ll Be
Background Summary My name is Adeniyi Rasaq Adetunmobi, and I am originally from Nigeria. Before arriving in Canada, I learned about pre-arrival services and decided to have an early start.…
Read MoreYelena 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 extensive experience in teaching and office administration. Since my arrival,…
Read MoreQ&A with Mark Atabor: How I Got a Job in My Field
Over the years we featured many stories where our clients share their immigration journey with us. We, at SOPA, feel very proud to be the ones sharing stories of our…
Read MoreQ&A with Ibrahim Bolaji
Ibrahim Bolaji emigrated from Nigeria to Canada on September 11th, 2019 and got his first job only a month later. He got an exciting job as a Member Service Associate…
Read MoreOlayemi Olaleye: A CPA’s Journey
We talked to Olayemi “Yemi” Olaleye, from Nigeria, about how SOPA helped him in his journey to getting his CPA accreditation in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Yemi first landed in Canada on…
Read MoreYelena 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 in Winnipeg, MB in May…
Read MoreAn Eye Opening Experience
Our story today of a client who found job before settling in Canada. Although, we take pride in our clients’s success, we know that mostly all that success comes from…
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