| Needs we learned about |
How we addressed them |
| Better access to career information |
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Three modules
w Gradual learning -
Starting from general information towards the more specific one
w Terminology possibly
learned in an ESL context |
| Expanding the options for career
integration |
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Module 2 - Introducing "clusters" of occupations rather than individual ones
w Learning about language,
computer and occupational training requirements
w Learning about language,
computer and occupational opportunities |
| Becoming familiar with career planning concept |
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All three modules
w Gradual learning
w Teaching the cultural
meaning of career planning through the exploration of the Canadian context (changing
economy, technology growth, types of employment) |
| Improving understanding of the Canadian labour market |
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Module 1
w Introducing the concept
of labour market research
w Hands-on experience with
Job Futures
w Hearing up-to-date
information on global, national and local trends |
| Learning about the value and prospects of own
experience |
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Module 2 - Review different job descriptions of relevant occupations
w Have an informational
interview with a successful immigrant
w Learn about educational,
language, certification and technology requirements of an occupation |
| Gain better understanding of own skills in the
Canadian context |
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Module 1 - Self-assessment concept: Why, What and How to assess own situation
w Module 2 - Relate own
experiences to those of others who were in a similar situation |
| Create an individualized plan of career integration |
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Module 3 - Use of the "career path" exercise to create a path to desired
occupation by combining different employment, training and licensing and certification
options |
