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Understanding the Pathway to Employment for Syrian Refugee Newcomers Wednesday, November 30, 2016 Welcome Centre Immigrant Services – Markham North Presented by: Donna Hall, A/ Manager, Newcomer Employment Services and Programs Shineece Wallace, Bridge to HR Program Facilitator

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Page 1: Understanding the Pathway to Employment for Syrian Refugee ... · Wednesday, November 30, 2016 Welcome Centre Immigrant Services – Markham North Presented by: Donna Hall, A/ Manager,

Understanding the Pathway to Employment for 

Syrian Refugee Newcomers 

Wednesday, November 30, 2016Welcome Centre Immigrant Services – Markham North

Presented by:Donna Hall, A/ Manager, Newcomer Employment Services and Programs

Shineece Wallace, Bridge to HR Program Facilitator 

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Agenda

• Change and Transition• Morale Curve

• Change and Career Planning

• Employability Dimensions

• Resources • Employment Options

• Guest Speaker• Q&A

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The Fable Activity 

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Change and Transition

Does anyone know the difference between change and transition? 

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Change and Transition Defined

• Change is situational and happens without people transitioning

• Transition is psychological and is a process where people gradually accept the details of the new situation and the changes that come with it

“Managing Transitions” by William Bridges

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Stages of Transition

http://www.eoslifework.co.uk/

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Recommended Reading: 

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The Morale Curve

morale curve; W. W. Menninger, 1975

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Metaphors

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Recommended Reading 

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Physics of Change

Inertia:

An object at rest will remain at rest, and an object in motion will remain in uniform motion, unless some force acts upon it

Job Seeker Inertia:

A client – or group ‐ will continue to move at its current speed and in its current direction unless some force acts upon it.

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Physics of Change

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Physics of Change

Small nudges get the greatest change over time.

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Positive Change Cycle

Commitment Hope

Skill Practice

Information

Planning

Changed Situations

Confidence

New Goals

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How Can Welcome Centre & Job Skills Help? 

Employment Supports

Job Search WorkshopEmployment Consultant

Bridging ProgramsTraining/Education 

Self Employment OptionsJob Matching Placements

ApprenticeshipsResume & Application

Job FairsMentoring

Settlement & Integration

Employment Supports

English Language Training

Accreditation & Qualifications

Hotelling Services

Women, Youth & Seniors

Hotelling ServicesOther services based on community needs (i.e. legal services, mental health 

services, culturally‐appropriate family counselling, etc.)

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Client Story

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Employability Stages 

1. Environmental and Personal Factors

2. Inner/ Self‐Exploration / Decisions Making (Who am I?) 

3. Outer Exploration / Skills Enhancement (What’s out there?)

4. Outer Exploration / Job Search Enhancement (How do I get there?)

5. Job /Work Maintenance 

6. New Career Growth / Growth Enhancement 

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1. Environmental and Personal Factors

• Physical or emotional needs.

• Any cultural  issues impacting on employment

• Personal attitudes.

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2. Inner/Self – Exploration/Decision Making (Who am I?)

• The Nature of supports needed to look for work.

• Personal skills, interests, values. 

• Examining whether the individual has a specific career or job in mind

• Determining whether the choices seems realistic in light of the client background, and labor market conditions.

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3. Outer Exploration / Skills Enhancement (What’s Out There?) • Skills and requirements related to generic and occupational competencies associated with the occupation. 

• Formal training through the trades, colleges or universities. 

• Training and skill development through participation in voluntary activities. 

• Informal skill development that occurs with organizations and through mentoring and coaching relationships. 

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4. Outer Exploration / Skills Enhancement (How do I get there?)• Resume preparation

• Occupational research • Networking ability to contact employers

• Interview skills 

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Client Story

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5. Job/Work Maintenance 

• Past work history• Any evidence of difficulty in holding a job• Quality of references. 

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Employment Options

• It is important to clarify their long term career aspirations so that so that their short term occupation can support refugees long term career goals, to support career resilience and maintenance

• Roadmap to Employment

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Working in your Profession 

Credential Assessment &

Licensing

Accreditation and 

Qualifications

Information Services

Canadian 

Workplace Culture

Job Search Workshop,

Portfolio & Ryerson

University Workplace

Communication Program

Job Search

Developing your Targeted Job Search 

Plan

Canadian Experience

Practice Firm, Career Bridge, Volunteer, 

Co‐op, Adult Learning Centres

Bridging Programs

ontarioimmigration.ca

Mentoring Programs

The Mentoring Partnership, City 

of Toronto

Self‐Employment

Self‐Employment Pathways, Small 

Business Enterprise Centres

Step 1Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Optional 

Sample Roadmap to Employment for Long‐Term Goal

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Immediate Job Search 

Language Training Temporary Occupation

Accreditation ProcessMentoring Opportunities

NetworkingAdditional Training

Placement Opportunities

Job Search

Job Search Workshop

Employment Specialist Services

Shadow Occupation Long Term Occupation

Sample Roadmap to Employment for Long‐Term Goal

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Client Story

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Let Job Skills work with you to provide Employment supports

and get you working!

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Guest Speaker 

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Questions and Answers