"MOSAIC not only gave me a chance to gain professional knowledge, you also gave me hope and confidence."

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New Start Program

You = job

The New Start Program is a free, Full-Time 6-Week Job Search Program.

New Start Program Group #80

Program participants graduate with new job search skills

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Congratulations to the New Start program graduates, completing the program on September 9, 2011.

Over the course of the six weeks, they explored various career options and picked up valuable tips on how to search for work in Canada.  They are now looking for jobs in the various industries.

Who is eligible?

You can join the program if you:

  • are unemployed
  • are legally able to work in Canada and motivated to find work
  • are able to speak, read and write English at least at the Upper Beginner level or have completed ELSA III
  • are able to come to class Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm for six weeks

Suitable applicants will be called for an English test and an interview

What does the program include?

  • Career Exploration:
    Learn to find work you would like or are able to do; plan and set goals for now and the future.
     
  • Job Search Skills:
    Learn how to write a résumé and develop interview, job search and self marketing skills; twelve (12) hours of Introduction to Computers for job search; thirty (30) hours of English Language for the Workplace and job search information, Canadian Workplace Culture, and how to keep a job.

Why should you contact us?

You should contact us if you want to:

  • get help looking for a job
  • learn about networking and meeting new employers
  • make new friends
  • make realistic job and career action plans
  • learn how to use the Internet for your job search
  • learn where to get more training or work experience
  • improve your English skills
Intake Schedule
Start Date End Date
Jan 10, 2011  Feb 18, 2011
Feb 28, 2011  Apr 08, 2011
Apr 18, 2011  May 27, 2011
Jun 13, 2011  Jul 22, 2011
Aug, 2011  Sep 9, 2011
Sep 19, 2011  Oct 28, 2011
Nov 7, 2011  Dec 16, 2011

 

Client Story: 

Saleem, who has been living in Canada for two years, was upgrading his English skills prior to his meeting with a MOSAIC Case Manager. Saleem had advanced English language skills in addition to being multilingual (4 languages). He also had a diploma in hotel management from his home country along with computer and administrative skills. His previous work-experience in the retail, financial and accommodation sectors had led him to seek entry-level work in retail.

Saleem lacked confidence in his job search skills and needed support. He was referred to a job search support program where he developed the necessary skills and increased his self-confidence. As part of the program, he attended a job fair where the employer was seeking to hire entry level staff. The employer was impressed by his skills, abilities and self-confidence, and he was hired as a full-time store coordinator (administrative role) at $13.00 per hour.

Program Information
Contact Info: 

312-2555 Commercial Dr.
Vancouver
Phone: 604 708 9300

 

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Funded in whole or part through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement.

 

Download Information: 
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