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Finding her dream job

Carla found work in Canada after completing the Connections employment program

Arriving in Canada as a refugee from Mexico, Carla faced many barriers. But her biggest challenge was finding work in her new country, especially during COVID-19. Our Connections employment program supports people just like her.

Developed for newcomers who are receiving social assistance, Connections gives people the knowledge, training, and paid co-op placement needed to gain essential Canadian work experience. For Carla, her time in Connections not only improved her ability to find work, it taught her about work/life balance, communication techniques and emotional intelligence, and gave her certification in Customer Service Excellence. Together with the ongoing support of Connections staff, and her degree in nutrition and Personal Training Certificate, Carla was ready to find her dream job.

“As a newcomer to Canada it was very helpful to learn the things I did in Connections, like how to improve my resume and prepare for a job interview. I practiced my PowerPoint and public speaking skills. Everything I learned taught me about the Canadian workforce. It helped me get a job at Goodlife Fitness as a personal trainer, which I love. I'm very thankful to The Neighbourhood Group Community Services for that!”

81% of all Connections graduates found work or furthered their education in their chosen field

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Carla found work in Canada after completing the Connections employment program

Finding her dream job