Association of Canadian Community Colleges Canadian Immigrant Integration

Association of Canadian Community Colleges Canadian Immigrant Integration Program (CIIP) CIIP: Bold Vision + Innovative Program Delivery = Newcomer Success OCASI PANEL November 26, 2013

OVERVIEW Public Policy Problem/Solution Bold Vision Innovative Design Effective Program Delivery Impressive Results

NEWCOMERS ISSUES Newcomer Issues • • Unsure where to find needed information Unaware that support is available and how to get it Not prepared for credential recognition Unaccustomed to Canadian-style job-search Confused about licensure Language skills (OSLT) Cultural adaptation issues Narrow destination choices

BOLD VISION CIIP Vision Help skilled immigrants prepare for economic success in Canada by providing pre-arrival services: • Group Orientation (GO) • My Action Plan (MAP) • Online support from a comprehensive network of partners across Canada = Newcomers obtain appropriate employment more quickly

BOLD VISION CIIP Outcomes • More realistic understanding of opportunities and challenges in Canada • Well-informed decisions about where to go and what to do to be successful • More competitive and able to contribute to the economy more quickly = Canadian employers harness newcomer talent more effectively

EFFECTIVE DELIVERY Four CIIP offices serving 25 countries in-person and online China: Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore India: Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka Philippines UK/Gulf: Bahrain, Bhutan, Denmark, England, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Japan, Kuwait, Northern Ireland, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Sweden, United Arab Emirates, Wales and Yemen

INNOVATIVE DESIGN Core Elements Group Orientation My Action Plan Introduction to Canada, employment info, resources and tools Develop a personal plan Connect with online support Platform Follow-Up Participate in additional predeparture services with Canadian partners Receive newsletters, participate in surveys and focus group meetings

Participant Profile • FSW destinations: 56% ON, 20% BC, 19% AB, 2% MB, 3% Other • PN destinations: 57% MB, 10% SK, 19% AB, 14% Other including Atlantic Canada • 59% were principal applicants • 53% were 21 -35 years of age, 42% were 36 -50 • 36% 5 -10 years experience, 32% 11 -20 years • 52% with bachelor-level degrees, 30% with masters-level • Top NOC codes: 26% Health, 18% Business, 16% Natural and Applied Sciences, 16% Management • 48% of clients report using an Immigration Agent

IMPRESSIVE RESULTS Graduate and Partner Survey Feedback • 99% of grads said CIIP inspired action • 78% of partners said CIIP grads are more proactive • 99% of clients said CIIP increased their understanding of job prospects in Canada • 96% of clients said they were planning to take action before leaving their country of origin

IMPRESSIVE RESULTS Statistical Results • 23, 450 CIIP grads by October 2013 Ø 9, 200 (2005 -2010) + 14, 250 (2010 -13) • 49% of CIIP grads employed within three months and 72% within a year • 52% of those employed at three months were working in their field as were 60% at one year

IMPRESSIVE RESULTS Public Policy Success “Pre-arrival services have proven to be an invaluable asset in setting expectations and preparing immigrants for the challenges they will face in Canada. And early signs show that the CIIP is paying large dividends… These results would indicate that clients of the CIIP are faring much better than non-CIIP graduates…” TD Economic Report, Feb 2012

IMPRESSIVE RESULTS Success Story “Thanks to CIIP, I was able to contact the physiotherapy credentialing agency and start the process overseas so that the wait to work as a licensed physiotherapist once in Canada is shorter. ” Komal Soni, India Grad Physiotherapy Assistant Achieva Health

IMPRESSIVE RESULTS Success Story “My CIIP counsellor highlighted the Working in Canada tool report for my occupation and helped me identify steps to prepare effectively pre-arrival in order to increase my chances of securing appropriate employment in Canada. ” Jing Rao, China Grad Medical Radiation Technologist UBC Hospital

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