2. AXIS Career Services A division of the Association for New Canadians Sheri Watkins; Danni Yetman September 15, 2011 “Career Services for Internationally Educated Professionals and Trades Persons”

3. Established in 1979, the Association for New Canadians NL is: A non-profit, community based full service immigrant organization providing settlement/integration services, language instruction, and career and employment services. Our Mandate: “To empower newcomers with the skills, knowledge and information necessary to become independent contributing members of the community” Who we are

4. Targeted Client Groups Permanent Residents Provincial Nominees and their sponsors Families of International Students International Medical Graduates (IMGs)/Families Internationally Educated Health Professionals (IEHPs)/Families Considering NL as their destination of choice Hiring Immigrants Makes Good Business Sense.

5. AXIS Career Services Employment Model Assessment Skills Identification Facilitation of Credential Recognition Assistance with Prior Learning Assessment Portfolio Development Counselling Individual & Group sessions Career Action Plans e-Employment Counselling & Outreach Services Referrals to post-secondary and community programs Pre-employment Skills Development Training Orientation to the Canadian workplace Career Essentials Career Connections Networks Job Start Workplace Health and Safety Essential Skills Portfolio Development Bridge-to- Work Programs Skills Matching Database, axiscareers.net Employer Engagement Mentoring Link STEP Career Training Placements Diversity Internship Placement Program Business Development Supports and Seminars Small Loans Initiative Language English Proficiency Assessment TOEFL Preparation Seminars Energy Specific Language Training Job Maintenance Employer Engagement/Client Support for Workplace Integration Career Information Resource Centre (Onsite) Work Stations Labour Market Information Post-Secondary Information

6. Employer Engagement Hiring Immigrants Makes Good Business Sense.

7. Pre-Employment Skills Development Career EssentialsCareer ConnectionsNetworks Job Start Hiring Immigrants Makes Good Business Sense.

8. AXIScareers.net Hiring Immigrants Makes Good Business Sense.

9. Benefits of Bridge-to-Work For EmployersFor Newcomers Reduces recruitment and training costs Acquires invaluable Canadian experience Supports diversity strategiesIncreases job prospects Increases company visibility within the community Expands professional network Connects with international expertise and opportunities Encourages attachment to the community Employer determines timeframesAccelerates language development Hiring Immigrants Makes Good Business Sense.

10. Strategic Transitions & Employment Partnerships (STEP) A collaborative, 5-6 week voluntary workplacement Participant performs daily tasks, job shadowing, and attends meetings Employer can foster leadership in current employees and fill temporary needs at no cost

11. Internship Placement Program Twelve (12) week paid placement Can cover a training/probationary period, or human resource needs for a particular project Interviews, worksite visits, and regular support provided by Workplace Liaison

12. Frequently Asked Questions Hiring Immigrants Makes Good Business Sense.

13. How does it work? Contact AXIS Discuss your needs Determine qualifications and responsibilities for the role Screening AXIS will review eligible candidates and forward resumes Interviews with employer, candidate, and AXIS Placement Confidentiality agreement Internship agreement Wage subsidy may apply Hiring Immigrants Makes Good Business Sense.

14. Communication skills? Hiring Immigrants Makes Good Business Sense.

15. Which countries? Hiring Immigrants Makes Good Business Sense.

16. What kinds of skills do they have? Hiring Immigrants Makes Good Business Sense. Engineering Accounting Office Administration Graphic Design Environment Information Technology Statistics Economics

17. For More Information AXIS Career Services Association for New Canadians 10 Smithville Crescent, St. John’s, NL Phone: (709) 579-1780 Fax: (709) 579-1894 Email: axis@nfld.net Hiring Immigrants Makes Good Business Sense.