Alberta

ALBERTA   Alberta is a western province, and with an estimated population of 4,145,992 (Oct 1, 2014) is Canada’s fourth-most populous province and most populous of the three prairie provinces. Alberta is one of only two provinces that are land-locked. Edmonton, the capital city of Alberta, is located near the geographic centre of the province. Calgary is Alberta’s largest city. Both Calgary and Edmonton metropolitan areas have populations exceeding one million. Alberta’s industries such as oil and gas, keep its economy strong and steady. (www.cic.gc.ca and wikipedia)
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Institution/Organization & WebsiteAthabasca University
Type of ResourcePLAR -> Institution Credits
Potential UserPermanent Residents/new Canadian citizens*
DescriptionResources, tools for Immigrant students and practitioners Extraordinary resources including PLAR document templates, how to guides.

*enrolled in an Athabasca University undergraduate program
ContactInternational Tel:
1-780-675-6100 ext. 6348
Toll free (Canada & US):
1-800-788-9041 ext. 6348
Email: plarinquiries@athabascau.ca
Online contact form
Institution/Organization & WebsiteBow Valley College
Type of ResourcePLAR -> Institution Credits
Potential UserImmigrant Enrolled in Bow Valley College
DescriptionStudents can take a challenge exam to show their level of knowledge to receive credit for the respective course(s). Fees apply.
Type of ResourceResources and services
Potential UserImmigrants
DescriptionComprehensive web and in-person resources and services. Services include a career resource centre, workshops (including some targeted for engineers, geoscientists and nurses), career coaching support, study groups and industry networking sessions. Resources include profession information, exploring labour market information and pre-immigration tips. Bow Valley College is also a Focal Point Partner for CIIP clients.
ContactWebsite: www.directionsforimmigrants.ca
Tel: 403-770-5155 or toll free 1-877-297-2553
Email: directions@bowvalleycollege.ca
Type of ResourceBridging Program
Potential UserImmigrants – Engineers, IT professionals, Accountants, Office Administrators, Technicians and Drafters
DescriptionCorporate Readiness Training Program provides language upgrading and Canadian work experience. Fees apply.
ContactWebsite:crtp.bowvalleycollege.ca
Tel: 403-410-1400
Institution/Organization & WebsiteBredin Centre for Career Advancement
Type of ResourceLicensure and Accreditation Support
Potential UserImmigrants – Internationally Educated Professionals, Edmonton, AB
DescriptionBredinWorks for Internationally Educated Professionals helps you understand and successfully navigate the licensure and credentialing process in Canada as well as obtain employment in your area of training.
ContactTel: 780-425-3730
Email: bredin@bredin.ca
Type of ResourceFinancial Assistance
Potential UserImmigrants – Internationally Educated Professionals, Alberta-wide
DescriptionThe Servus-Bredin Microloans for Professional Newcomers program provides loans of up to $15,000 to support professional newcomers with costs related to pursuing licensure and accreditation in Canada, including: exam fees, licensing cost, professional fees and study materials.
ContactTel: 780-425-3730
Email: microloans@bredin.ca
Type of ResourceEmployment Services
Potential UserImmigrants, Edmonton, AB
DescriptionBredin 1-Step Employment for Newcomers can help when you arrive in Alberta to settle into the community and connect to employment. Our staff are here to support and guide you on your journey.
ContactTel: 780-425-3730
Email: bredin@bredin.ca
Type of ResourceServices
Potential UserImmigrants – Internationally Educated Nurses, Alberta-wide
DescriptionThe eight-week Alberta Registered Nurses Assessment Program (ARNAP) preparation program will familiarize you, as an eligible IENs, with the ARNAP exam process.
ContactTel: 780-425-3730
Email: bredin@bredin.ca
Type of ResourceLanguage Services
Potential UserImmigrants – Higher level language, Red Deer, AB
DescriptionLINC Bredin Language Instruction for Newcomers classes will help you learn to speak English as a second language. Our qualified instructors will support you as you learn to read, write, listen and speak in English. Bredin offers online classes (virtual instruction) blended with in-person classes. Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) 5, 6, 7 & 8.
ContactTel: 780-425-3730
Email: bredin@bredin.ca
Type of ResourceWorkplace Training
Potential UserImmigrants, Edmonton, AB
DescriptionDiversityWorks connects you to the right employers. Employers are eligible to receive financial support to ease the hiring process. We work with our clients and employers to create a professional training plan that will ensure client success and employer satisfaction.
Bredin offers employer partners limited financial reimbursement for up to three weeks to provide our clients with paid work experience. We can also cover certain safety tickets and training costs that may be required to meet job requirements.
ContactTel: 780-425-3730
Email: bredin@bredin.ca
Institution/Organization & WebsiteCalgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS)
Type of ResourceTraining Programs
Potential UserImmigrants
DescriptionPrograms include Drilling Rig-Hand, Electrician Upgrading and Certification, Engineering and Technology Upgrading, Millwright Pre-Apprenticeship Sheet Metal Worker, Seismic, Service Rig-Hand, Power Engineering
ContactGordana Radan, Manager
Tel: 403-262-2006
Email: gradan@ccis-calgary.ab.ca or through Online Info Request Form
Type of ResourceBridging Program
Potential UserImmigrants – Electricians
DescriptionElectrician Upgrading and Certification Program provides training at CCIS in WHMIS, First Aid and CPR; and at SAIT Polytechnic in Canadian Electrical Code, Programmable Logic Controller and Fire Alarm System Installation.
ContactTel: 403-290-5127
Email: ele@ccis-calgary.ab.ca
Type of ResourceBridging Program
Potential UserImmigrants – Environmental Occupations Related to the Energy Sector
DescriptionProvides necessary English skills, business communication skills, occupation-specific language skills and job search strategies to secure employment commensurate with their skills and qualifications.
ContactTel: 403-290-5431
Email: elt@ccis-calgary.ab.ca
Type of ResourceService
Potential UserImmigrants
DescriptionFocal Point Partner for CIIP clients, CCIS provides overseas advisory services; offers newcomer services towards a seamless transition to in-Canada settlement and labor market integration; facilitates access to language assessment and training, volunteer programs and employment services and programs; and provides financial guidance.
ContactTel: 403-262-2006
Email: contact@ccis-calgary.ab.ca
Institution/Organization & WebsiteCalgary Immigrant Women’s Association
Type of ResourceBridging the Gap for Foreign Trained Accountants
Potential UserProfessional immigrant women with accounting and/or finance background
DescriptionBridging the Gap for Foreign Trained Accountants program provides job search skills training, basic accounting and software training, career planning and Canadian work experience.
Type of ResourceOffice Administration Program for Immigrant Women
Potential UserProfessional immigrant women with previous administration experience and basic computer knowledge
DescriptionOffice Administration Program provides enhanced language training, job skills development including advanced Microsoft Office Suite training, one-on-one career planning and job search support.
Type of ResourceLabour Market Bridging for Volunteers: Interpretation and Translation
Potential UserImmigrant women seeking certification in community interpretation and translation
DescriptionLabour Market Bridging for Volunteers: Interpretation and Translation program provides women with training and national certification in community interpretation and translation.
Institution/Organization & WebsiteCalgary Region Immigrant Employment Council
Type of ResourceResources and services
Potential UserImmigrants
DescriptionIn addition to on-line resources, provides internationally trained professionals with mentoring opportunities, core competency workshops, and connections with profession-specific, sector-specific, sector-specific and employer-specific experts who can assist, guide and advise ITPs on their next steps toward employment.
ContactTel: 587-894-7583
Email: admin3@criec.ca
Institution/Organization & WebsiteCentre for Newcomers (Calgary)
Type of ResourceService
Potential UserImmigrants
DescriptionPersonalized assistance from a Career Development Practitioner, who will help you to clarify and work toward your career goal.
ContactTel: 403-569-3325
Type of ResourceBridging Program
Potential UserImmigrants - Accountants
DescriptionBusiness Communication for Accountants provides business English, computer and accounting courses (from an accredited educational institution) and work experience.
ContactTel: 403-569-3339
Email: j.pinaroc@centrefornewcomers.ca
Institution/Organization & WebsiteEdmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers
Type of ResourceBridging Program
Potential UserImmigrants – Engineers & Technologists
DescriptionEngineers’ and Technologists’ Integration Program (ETIP) assists internationally educated engineering professionals to integrate into Alberta’s engineering workplace. Participants learn how the Canadian engineering workplace functions and how to fit in and communicate with colleagues, they adapt their technical skills to Canadian standards and practices, and search for jobs in their field.
ContactTel: 780-421-7400
Email: ETIP@emcn.ab.ca
Type of ResourceBridging Program
Potential UserImmigrants – Accountants
DescriptionAccountants’ Bridging Program facilitates the professional accreditation and labour market access of internationally educated accountants through training which meets local business demand by developing participants’ English language proficiency and assisting in their adapting and improving of previously learned skills to Canadian standards.
ContactTel: 780-421-7400
Email: ABP@emcn.ab.ca
Type of ResourceServices
Potential UserImmigrants
DescriptionFocal Point Partner for CIIP clients, EMCN provides overseas advisory services; offers newcomer services towards a seamless transition to in-Canada settlement and labor market integration; facilitates access to language assessment and training, volunteer programs and employment services and programs; and provides financial guidance.
ContactTel: 780-424-7709
Email: info@emcn.ab.ca
Institution/Organization & WebsiteEdmonton Region Immigrant Employment Council
Type of ResourceResources and services
Potential UserImmigrants
DescriptionOnline resources on careers, credential assessment, education and training, immigration, language support and settlement. Services include career mentoring and networking.
ContactTel: 780-497-8866
Email: info@eriec.ca
Institution/Organization & WebsiteECO Canada (Environmental Careers Organization)
Type of ResourceBridging Program
Potential UserImmigrants – Environmental Sector
DescriptionEnvironmental Immigrant Bridging Program provides training related to essential skills, professional workplace culture and sector-specific language. Following training, students participate in work exposure opportunities.
ContactTel: 403-233-0748
Email: info@eco.ca
Institution/Organization & WebsiteGrant MacEwan University
Type of ResourcePLAR -> Institution Credits
Potential UserImmigrant Enrolled in GMU
DescriptionPLAR assessment may include written challenge exam, oral exam or interview, performance assessment and/or portfolio assessment. Fees apply.
ContactTel: 780-497-5140
Email: info@macewan.ca
Institution/Organization & WebsiteInternational Qualifications Assessment Service
Type of ResourceCredential Evaluation Service
Potential UserImmigrants
DescriptionProvides an educational assessment service that compares educational qualifications from other countries to Albertan educational standards. Fees apply.
ContactEdmonton Area – Tel: 780.427.2665
Rest of Alberta – Toll-free: 310-0000 (ask for 427-2655)
Institution/Organization & WebsiteMount Royal University
Type of ResourcePLAR -> Institution Credits
Potential UserImmigrant Enrolled in Mount Royal University
DescriptionPrior learning is assessed through any one of the following methods or some combination of them: formal exams, course equivalencies and/or documentation and demonstration of achievement through portfolio assessment, simulation assessment, interviews and practical demonstrations. Discuss individual learning with a Collaboration and Articulation Officer, and submit an Application for PLAR form to the Office of the Registrar. Fees apply.
ContactTel: 403-440-6875
Email: conted@mtroyal.ca
Type of ResourceBridging Program
Potential UserImmigrants – Nurses
DescriptionBridge to Canadian Nursing Certificate program provides an introduction to Canadian nursing practice, professional communication skills, professional terminology, clinical judgment skills and an understanding of human responses in health and illness.
ContactTel: 403-440-6074
Email: bcnnursing@mtroyal.ca
Type of ResourceProgram
Potential UserImmigrants
DescriptionMount Royal University is a member of Canadian Virtual University, which permits eligible individuals to begin their university program prior to arriving in Canada.
Institution/Organization & WebsiteNorquest College – Edmonton
Type of ResourcePLAR -> Institution Credits
Potential UserImmigrant Enrolled in Norquest College
DescriptionHealth Care Aide PLAR is a certification process for individuals who have directly related work experience in the past 3 years, but do not have a certificate currently recognized in Alberta. Fees apply.
ContactTel: 780-644-6370
Type of ResourceService
Potential UserImmigrants
DescriptionFocal Point Partner for CIIP clients, who are encouraged to connect with Student Career and Employment Services for information and advice on education and training options, as well as counseling on professional and career goals. They also make referrals to other educational institutions, professional bodies and online supports based on the client’s specific occupational needs and destination.
ContactTel: 780-644-6160
Institution/Organization & WebsiteSAIT Polytechnic
Type of ResourcePLAR -> Institution Credits
Potential UserImmigrant Enrolled in SAIT
DescriptionCredit assessment for the recognition of prior learning is conducting through work experience and/or challenge exams. Downloadable documents: PLAR Application Form, RPL Policy, Recognition of Prior Non-Formal and Informal Learning Procedure, Challenge Exam Procedure. Not all SAIT course are available for PLAR credit. Fees apply.
ContactTel: 403-284-7025
Email: plar@sait.ca
Type of ResourceBridging Program
Potential UserImmigrants – Advanced technical credential who are interested in teaching
DescriptionReady to Teach provides language upgrading and institutional skills training, classroom observations and mentoring and a practicum with a post-secondary educational institution. Fees apply
ContactEmail: Pamela.heath@sait.ca
Type of ResourceBridging program
Potential UserImmigrants – Information Technology
DescriptionWorkplace Communication for IT Professionals provides communications and language training as well as a practicum in the workplace. Fees apply.
Institution/Organization & WebsiteYWCA Calgary
Type of ResourceBridging Program
Potential UserImmigrants
DescriptionCanadian Employment Skills Program provides a combination of Canadian work skills training (English communication skills, Canadian culture and workplace information and basic computer training) and work experience.
ContactTel: 403-232-1580
Email: abaky@ywcaofcalgary.com
Institution/Organization & WebsiteWindmill Microlending
Type of ResourceFinancial Assistance
Potential UserImmigrants
DescriptionProvide micro-loans of up to $15,000 to cover the costs of short-term training, exam fees with a professional governing association, qualification assessments and professional association fees.
ContactEmail: info@teamwindmill.org
Toll Free: 1-855-423-2262
Institution/Organization & WebsiteWorking in Alberta
Type of ResourceResources
Potential UserImmigrants
DescriptionInformation on regulated professions in Alberta.
 

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