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My Job Search: Before and After I Arrived in Canada

blog, Employment in Canada, Newcomer stories, Things to know before moving to CanadaBy ymcaPonyApril 26, 2020

After landing in Canada four months ago, newcomer Garry received a job offer. These are some tips that worked for him, both before & after his move.

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Gaps in Employment in Times of COVID-19

blog, Employment in Canada, Things to know before moving to CanadaBy ymcaPonyApril 17, 2020

Gaps in employment will arise during these uncertain times due to COVID-19. With this gap, many newcomers will face stigma and mental health challenges.

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New Immigrants and Where To Live in Canada

blog, Community Partners, Employment in Canada, Newcomers to Canada, Things to know before moving to CanadaBy ymcaPonyApril 6, 2020

Location is everything. That’s why many new immigrants choose to settle in Canada’s three largest cities. But could they be missing out on something?

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Supporting Newcomer Children & Youth in Nova Scotia

blog, Newcomers to Canada, Things to know before moving to Canada, YouthBy ymcaPonyFebruary 27, 2020

Find out how the YMCA Centre for Immigrant Programs has been supporting children and youth for over 25 years in Nova Scotia as they make the adjustment of moving to a new country, new community, and new school.

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How to Start a Business as a Newcomer to Canada

Banking & Finances in Canada, blog, Community Partners, Things to know before moving to CanadaBy ymcaPonyFebruary 24, 2020

Many immigrants have ideas for starting a business in Canada but don’t know how to start. That’s why BDC supports newcomer entrepreneurs.

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Tips from an Experienced Newcomer

blog, Newcomer stories, Newcomers to Canada, Things to know before moving to CanadaBy ymcaPonyJanuary 27, 2020

In the past ten years, Abnoos has immigrated no less than four times around the world before coming to call Canada her home. What tips does this veteran newcomer have to share with other newcomers to Canada?

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Family in Canada Starts with a Strong Support System

blog, Family & Children, Things to know before moving to CanadaBy ymcaPonyJanuary 27, 2020

Arriving to a new county can bring joy and great excitement for a newcomer family. Having a strong support system can help ease the transition.

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Joining Professional Immigrant Networks (PINs) Before Arriving in Canada

blog, Community Partners, Employment in Canada, Things to know before moving to CanadaBy ymcaPonyJanuary 13, 2020

Community centres can help your transition to Canada with educational programs, cultural groups, recreational activities, social networks, and more!

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Questions a Newcomer Entrepreneur Should Ask Themselves in Canada

blog, Employment in Canada, Newcomers to Canada, Things to know before moving to CanadaBy ymcaPonyDecember 17, 2019

Immigrants come to Canada with great ideas and an array of skills and experience but without connections, becoming an entrepreneur is not viable.

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Tips from a Coach: Don’t Take Job Search Rejection Personally!

blog, Employment in Canada, Things to know before moving to CanadaBy ymcaPonyDecember 6, 2019

Get advice from a career coach on how to avoid taking job rejection personally. It’s all a learning process and one you will grow from!

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