Economic Development - Access to Services

Objective: Assist immigrants in locating and accessing employment and entrepreneurial resources

2.1       Create a list of funding resources for small business entrepreneurs

2.2       Provide  training to newcomers for appropriate skills for local employment

2.3       Provide employment counseling or mentoring to develop skills for employment (include Canadian systems, structures, and levels of authority; inform of need for language proficiency, possible necessary acceptance of entry-level job, further education, and Canadian work experience)

2.4       Assess computer literacy needs of adults

What’s Happening?

Workplace Integration Centre: The Workplace Integration Centre aims to provide employers and foreign-trained professionals with appropriate tools and resources to aid in the integration of immigrants in the local workforce. They run programs such as the Newcomer Mentorship Program. For more information, contact Michael VanDerHerberg, at 705 743 0882 ext. 231, or see the Workplace Integration Centre Website at: http://workplaceintegration.ca/

Business Advisory Centre: The Business Advisory Centre, a member of the Ministry of Economic Development & Trade's Small Business Enterprise Centre network, is a one stop resource centre for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Our professional consultants advise business owners in the City and County of Peterborough on key aspects of startup and maintaining successful businesses.  http://www.gpaedc.on.ca/start.php 

What You Can Do to Get Involved!

The PPCII is looking to partner with any employment organizations looking to promote their services specifically to newcomers. In particular, we are hoping members of Peterborough’s employment services network will be able to provide employment counselling or mentoring to develop skills for employment (include Canadian systems, structures, and levels of authority; inform of need for language proficiency, possible necessary acceptance of entry-level job, further education, and Canadian work experience). 

Funding Opportunity: The Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration has released the 2011-2012 Invitation for Proposals (IFP) for Bridge Training Projects that improve access to occupational certification/registration and/or employment for internationally trained individuals.If your organization is interested in pursuing this funding opportunity, the PPCII is excited to partner with you in this initiative. More information is available here

If you or your organization is interested in this project, please contact Safo Musta at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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