Employment – Stage 1

This 66-page workbook is intended for internationally trained individuals who have arrived in Canada or are considering moving to the country. It is designed to help with research before or upon arrival. The chapters provide concise information, and lots of space for note taking with headings and guiding questions to assist the newcomer.

There are five sections, written at an intermediate level, that cover the following topics:

1. Living in Canada: links to provincial and territorial governments and immigrant-serving organizations, housing, finding a school, important documents and money.
2. Improving your English or French: government-funded classes.
3. Finding a job: information on regulated and non-regulated professions, skills and training information, starting one’s own business.
4. Work-related documents: gathering, sending, translating papers.
5. Educational and academic credentials: educational upgrading or completing a training program.

Free access: www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/pub/workbook-national.pdf

There are two large collections on Tutela relating to employment. While not all have been reviewed, it is an excellent starting point for developing workplace/workforce curriculum.  Free to join. Must register then search Tutela Collections.

1. Employment Curriculum:
   1. Essential Skills
   2. General Employment Curriculum
   3. Sector Specific Curriculum

2. Employment Teaching Resources:
   1. Assessment Tools
   2. Module Planning
   3. Teaching Resources
   4. CLEO Employment Rights Lesson Plans
   5. Lesson Plans for NOC Classifications
   6. Language for Work Series Lesson Plans