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Soft Skills for Employment
Innovative . Engaging . Online
ASCEND is a blended-learning program built with direct insight from Canadian employers, HR experts, immigrant service organizations and skilled newcomers.
Designed and developed to support newcomers
7 Online Modules | 6 Optional Workshops
The Value of Your Existing Skills & Experience
Personal Branding
Developing a Community of Support
Interview Soft Skills
Professional Communication
Onboarding & Organizational Culture
Career Progression
Are you ready to see how ASCEND can support your career journey in Canada?
Am I eligible for ASCEND?
1) I am comfortable communicating effectively in English (CLB 6+)
2) I have previous work experience (from any country)
3) My immigration status is one of the following:
- Permanent Residents in Canada, or those approved in principle (and their spouses)
- Convention Refugees (and their spouses)
- Temporary Foreign Workers only with work permit s.112 of the IRPR
- All Ukrainian temporary residents and their dependents in Canada
If you answered “Yes” to all the above, then ASCEND is available to you at NO cost!
NOTE: Participants that do not meet these eligibility requirements are able to access ASCEND for a fee. For more information, please contact us
Crafted by Canadian industry professionals
Partnerships with employers, service delivery partners and skilled immigrants were integral to creating ASCEND. Our gratitude goes out to these industry partners whose insights will help prepare participants from all over the world for employment in Canada.