ACCES Employment provides support to job seekers and entrepreneurs who have been approved to immigrate to Canada.

If you have already been approved to immigrate to Canada, our pre-arrival employment program or our pre-arrival entrepreneurship program can help you prepare while you are still in your country of origin. 

Canadian Employment Connections (CEC): 

Canadian Employment Connections (CEC) is a pre-arrival employment program that offers virtual services to prepare internationally trained professionals for the Canadian job market as they prepare to immigrate to Canada. The program assumes a sector-focused approach, examining in-demand jobs across six Canadian sectors and the skills required to land these roles.

Program Benefits:

• Prepare for your job search from your country of residence even before your arrival in Canada
• Build connections with ACCES Employment’s vast network of employers across Canada
• Connect to potential job opportunities across Canada
• Receive employment support regardless of where you plan to land in Canada
• Referrals to Speed Mentoring® and The Mentoring Partnership™ 
• Effective job search strategies including market research techniques, resume development, interview skills and targeting your job search to companies that require your specific skills and experience 
• Post-arrival referrals 
• Access to mentors who are professionals in your field 
• Invitations to attend recruitment and networking events 

Program Eligibility:

• Have been approved for Canadian permanent residency and are currently living outside of Canada
• Plan to arrive in Canada within the next 2 to 6 months
• Completed post-secondary education and at least 2 years of experience in one of the six sectors listed under Program Components
• CLB 7/8 or higher preferred
• Are committed to completing an online training module of approximately 40 hours

Select the Acces Pre-Arrival Program during your registration. Prepare to have applicable documents ready to upload to your registration.