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Employers want to know: Resources for New Immigrants
Employers want to know: Resources for New Immigrants
We asked – and you told us. Employers in Fort St. John want to know how they can help their new immigrant employees settle into the community, outside of work.
Employers recognize that while having an excellent work environment helps newcomers stay, what happens outside of work is equally, if not more, important. We hear too often of new immigrants going home after work, experiencing isolation...
Read More Below... Language Barriers in the Workplace
Language Barriers in the Workplace
Communication skills are important in any situation. Many immigrants come to Canada with good language skills. For those who haven’t has as much experience with English, there are resources in Fort St. John that are free-of-charge to help newcomers with their English.
Do you have the available resources for your employee who needs English as a Second Language (ESL) classes? Fort...
Read More Below... Why Should You Hire Internationally Trained Workers? .
Why Should You Hire Internationally Trained Workers? .
Before learning all about recruiting, hiring, and retaining immigrant employees, or Internationally Trained Workers (ITWs), it is important to understand why hiring ITWs makes good business sense.
Consider the following benefit of hiring ITWs, from the "Employer's Roadmap to Hiring and Retaining Internationally Trained Workers". I highly recommend you print a copy of this manual.
"You...
Read More Below... Building Culturally Competent Workplaces
Building Culturally Competent Workplaces
Over the next 6 months we will be offering tips, stories, and resources to help you create a culturally competent and inclusive workplace. Why? Because we know that Fort St. John needs workers, and employers want to know how to create that workplace where employees want to stay for the long-term.
Common terms we will use:
Newcomer: someone who is new to the area from...
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Meet Fort St. John!
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Fort St. John, the "Energetic City", is a thriving community in northeastern British Columbia, Canada.
And this website is our way of saying "hello....and welcome!"
If you are just moving to Canada, are new to the country or province, or are considering making Fort St. John your new home, this site is full of information about the city and the surrounding area.
With just a few clicks of the mouse, you can feel right at home.
