As countries vie for the brightest and the best, skilled immigrants are a sought-after talent pool. BC businesses and industries must work together to take bold, decisive steps to close the skills and labour gap – seeing immigrants as part of the solution. Our programs offer BC employers cost-effective and workable solutions helping them gain a competitive advantage in today’s global talent marketplace.
MentorConnect
Building leadership skills and newcomer professional careers. Learn about our program that brings together skilled immigrants and established professionals in occupation-specific mentoring relationships.
FAST
This free, comprehensive set of online tools and resources helps skilled immigrants become better prepared for work in Canada, and connects employers with internationally trained workers.
TalentConnect
Connect with highly skilled, job-ready immigrant talent through customized hiring solutions and impactful networking opportunities. From filling immediate roles to building long-term pipelines, TalentConnect offers low-barrier, tailored support to help your organization meet its workforce needs.
ASCEND
An innovative and interactive blended eLearning program focusing on cultivating skilled newcomers’ essential workplace competencies (interpersonal, communication and soft skills). ASCEND uses a strengths-based approach that integrates online and face to face learning to support the employment readiness of newcomers and help BC employers recruit, hire and integrate immigrant talent.
ASCEND for Employees
A self-paced eLearning program that employers can offer to their newcomer employees to help them succeed from day one. Through engaging, scenario-based modules, internationally trained professionals gain practical insights into Canadian workplace culture, communication styles, and professional expectations, helping them integrate confidently and contribute effectively to their teams.
B2B MentorConnect
B2B MentorConnect is a dynamic program that fosters meaningful connections between employers and diverse talent pools through one-on-one or group mentorship. Designed to support businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises, the program facilitates knowledge exchange and professional development, enabling employers to build more inclusive workplaces while addressing critical skills gaps.
Employer Feedback Forums
Be part of the conversation shaping the future of immigrant workforce integration. Join IEC-BC’s Employer Feedback Forum to share your insights, build more successful businesses, and create more inclusive work environments for skilled immigrants across British Columbia.