Cégep André-Laurendeau provides training in certain sectors to assist newcomers in adapting their competencies to the Canadian workplace in certain technology-related fields (e.g. nano-technology and instrumentation). Participants receive a certificate from the cégep confirming completion of the program and all programs include credited practical attachments.
Bow Valley College in Alberta runs the provincially-funded Work Experience for Immigrant Progams as described in section 2.4. This program provides training for unemployed immigrants on Canadian workplace culture and communications combined with a six week work placement.
Humber Institute of Technology and Applied Learning runs the HRSDC-funded Centre for Foreign-trained Professionals. The centre offers a four-week program that assists foreign-trained professionals and trades people to find work related to their background and experience.
Cégep du Vieux-Montréal, in collaboration with the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec, has provided a bridging type program for engineers that combines technical language training, software and computer-related training to prepare foreign-trained engineers to enter the labour market.
In Alberta, Norquest College offers a 40-week ESL Trades program to those who possess trades skills but lack English language terminology. The program helps immigrant trades persons develop pre-trade skills and find work in their trade or occupation. It also improves English language and job search skills, such as researching potential employers and resume writing. Graduates of the program receive a NorQuest College certificate as well as First Aid, Construction Safety and WHMIS certificates, and a letter from Apprenticeship and Industry Training listing the results of the participants’ trade entrance exams.
The following are two examples of how Ontario colleges and institutes are delivering provincial government funded programs that assist with the credentialing and integration of foreign trained trades persons.