Record #: KNA1012
Last Modified: 25 Aug 2020
Last Full Update: 25 Aug 2020

Contact Information

Office Phone 250.763.8008 ext 153 & 152
E-Mail careerpaths@kcr.ca
Website www.kcr.ca
Primary Contact Patrick Rhein, Career Paths Case Manager, KCR Community Resources - Immigrant Services; Phone: 250.763.8008 ext 153; Email: patrick@kcr.ca
Alternate Contact Phone: ext 152; Email: vivian@kcr.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook: www.facebook.com/KCRimmigrant
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Twitter Twitter: twitter.com/KCRcommunity
YouTube YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/kelownacommunityres

Description & Services

Service Details - Program for newcomers with professional experience 
- Career Paths program for regulated professions and unregulated professions 
- Offers specialized training for newcomers who have a background in technology, construction or engineering for the Okanagan/Thompson Valley 
- Provides: 
• Action planning that is tailored to your career goals 
• English training and workplace language training 
• Job search support for your targeted occupation 
• Evaluation and assessment of your credentials 
• Partially or fully funded skills training and upgrading 
• Mentoring and networking opportunities 
• Opportunities to gain Canadian work experience through work placements 
• One-on-one help with your job search
Hours Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Eligibility Ages: 19 year(s) and up 
 
Eligibility 
- Permanent resident within the last 5 years 
- Intermediate to advanced level of English (as verified by a current English language assessment) 
- 3 years of pre-arrival experience and educational certification (degree, diploma or certificate); 1 year of pre-arrival experience for youth (19-30 years) 
- Currently underemployed or unemployed and not receiving Employment Insurance (EI) or Income Assistance 
- Committed to actively looking for work in your desired field
How to Apply Call us at 250.763.8008 or email careerpaths@kcr.ca
Cost Free

Location

Address & Map 620 Leon Ave, #200
Kelowna, BC
Canada V1Y 9T2
Located In Community Kelowna
Major Intersection Leon Ave & Bertram St

Other Details

Languages English ; French ; Chinese ; Italian ; Spanish