What does the program offer?

• Financial assistance for training (short-term courses, English language upgrading, technical skills upgrading, etc.)
• Financial assistance for credential evaluation, skills & language assessment
• Connection to employers & mentors
• Connections to and assistance with professional regulating bodies
• One-on-one, individualized assistance

Who have we helped?

• Accountants
• Engineers
• Crane Operators
• Financial Analysts
• Marketing Professionals
• Bus Drivers
• Mechanics
• Software Engineers
• Graphic Designers
• Chefs
• And others

• Ministry of Labour and Citizens’ Services
• Aon Reed Stenhouse
• CGI
• Oak Bay Recreation
• Farmer Construction
• Archipelago Marine Research
• University of Victoria
• Ministry of Health
• Camosun College
• ThyssenKrupp Elevators

For more information, contact:
Annie 250-361-9433 ext. 218; skillsconnect@vircs.bc.ca
Marian 250-361-9433 ext.217; Marian@vircs.bc.ca
James 250-361-9433 ext.222; James@vircs.bc.ca

The Skills Connect for Immigrants Program is part of the WelcomeBC umbrella of services, made possible through funding from the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.

Skills Connect success stories: click here

If you are interested in mentoring, click here