“MOSAIC helps us fill our vacancies right away. The individuals that we have hired have worked out very well.”

New Start Program

New start + you = job

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

New Start Program Group # 71

Program participants graduate with new job searcing skills

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Congratulations to the New Start program graduates, completing the program on May 21st, 2010.

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 about Canadian Culture, and how to keep a job.

Why should you conact 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 04,2010  Feb 12, 2010
Feb 22, 2010  Apr 01, 2010
Apr 12, 2010  May 21, 2010
May 31, 2010  Jul 09, 2010
Jul 19, 2010  Aug 27, 2010
Sep 07, 2010  Oct 15, 2010
Oct 25, 2010  Nov 26, 2010

 

Client Story: 

Saleem had been living in Canada for two years, upgrading his English skills prior to his meeting with a MOSAIC Case Manager in April 2007. Saleem had advanced English language skills in addition to being multilingual (four languages). He also had a diploma in hotel management from his home country, 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. Saleem was referred to a job search support program in May 2007, 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 in June 2007.

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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