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Directions for Immigrants in Trade and Professional Careers
 		  
Is Calgary's economy growing?
Where do I find information about my profession?
Is there a demand for my trade or profession in Calgary?
Can I qualify to work in my trade or profession in Calgary?
What do Calgary employers expect beyond technical skills?
What career planning & job search resources can I use?
How can DITPC help me?
Who we Serve
What other resources and services can I use?
What value do immigrants bring to Calgary?












 
*Access information on the accreditation process for your profession or trade
*Understand what Calgary and area employers are looking for
*Learn what trades and professions are in demand in Calgary
*Connect to other community services and resources

Career Coaching
For those who meet our eligibility requirements, we can assist you on your path towards accreditation and employment in your field with one-on-one employment advising. Career Coaches in the centre are available to discuss an action plan for your return to your profession in Calgary.

Call (403) 297-2555 or drop by our office for more information.

Attend sector specific and industry workshops
DITPC offers various workshops and sessions to provide clients with information on both industry trends and job-related topics. For a complete list of sessions dates and descriptions, view What�s New.

Access Industry Networking Session Notes
Information and notes from sessions with industry guest speakers, human resources personnel and association representatives are available shortly after the sessions are held.

. APEGGA - Geoscience Affairs
. College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta
. The Recruitment of Foreign Trained Professionals
. Calgary Board of Education
. The Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists, and Geophysicists of
  Alberta (APEGGA)
. The Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta
  (ASET)
. Merit
. Royal Bank of Canada
. Petroleum Human Resources Council of Canada
. The Realities of Hiring in the Energy Industry
. Alberta Association of Registered Nurses
. International Qualifications Assessment Service
. Law Society of Alberta

Resource Centre
Work by yourself using various self-directed resources in our centre. We provide access to the Internet, a fax machine, photocopier, telephone and computers. Sector specific information and informative books on job related topics such as cover letters, resumes, interviews, workplace etiquette and networking are also available to use in the centre:

These resources are available to all clients, free of charge (limited photocopying/printing - first 10 pages are complimentary), Monday � Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Work on the web
This Web site is a reference tool for skilled immigrants looking to restart their career in regulated professions, with information about the accreditation process, practical tips and links to other services and resources in Calgary.
 

 
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This project is made possible by funding through Alberta Employment, and Immigration and the Government of Canada. DITPC and this web site are operated by Bow Valley College. Contents of this website are �2008 Alberta Employment, and Immigration please see our web site terms of use. l LAST UPDATED AUGUST 2008 l