Refugee Programs

Pre-arrival programs can help you find information on employment for refugees. Browse the three pre-arrival programs available below. For more information about a program, use the 'Click here to read more' to view the program's page.

E-Start provides online occupation-specific learning modules and employment-related information to pre-arrival refugees as preparation for their post-arrival employment journey in Canada.

SOPA for Refugees provides general pre-employment services for Government Assisted Refugees and Privately Sponsored Refugees who are waiting for re-settlement in Canada.

COA provides information and orientation sessions to refugees before their departure to Canada. The sessions cover important information about resettlement and life in Canada.

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Help for all newcomers, including refugees

Refugee pre-arrival services include helping newcomers:

know their settlement needs and link them to services in their community
better understand life in Canada and make informed decisions
get language training in English and French, so they have the skills to live in Canada
search for and find jobs
build community networks with long-time Canadians and established immigrants

Access support services which help with:

childcare
using transportation
finding translation and interpretation services
finding resources for people with disabilities
accessing short-term/crisis counselling if needed.