Frequently Asked Questions
Can Success Skills Centre help me find a job before I arrive in
Unfortunately, no. To work, all immigrants and refugees coming to
How easy is it to get a job in
Depending on your profession, it takes varying lengths of time to obtain a job in your profession. In some cases, you may have to go back to school to upgrade your skill set to meet Canadian standards. In the meantime, it may be necessary to obtain a job that is profession related or even in another field while you are working towards updating your credentials.
I’ve just arrived in
Yes, SSC can help. SSC helps internationally educated professional immigrants and skilled workers find jobs in their professions by developing their job search skills. The monthly orientations and workshops include such topics as: preparing resumes, marketing, writing cover and thank you letters, interview skills, telephone etiquette and job search techniques. We also provide information in such topics as: human rights, employment maintenance, dealing with Canadian winters in
Is there any criteria I have to meet before Success Skills Centre (SSC) can help me?
Our clients have to have a minimum of level six (6) through the Canadian Language Benchmark program. The program at SSC is free to our clients, as Success is funded by the
How often are your classes?
SSC has a new intake of students/clients monthly. Registration classes are held on the first Thursday of a month, once in the morning, and a repeat session in the evening for those clients who cannot come during the day. On the first Monday following the Thursday, job preparation classes will begin. These are full day sessions and last two weeks, after which the client is now able to start their job search. There are no classes held in July, August, or December.
Evening workshops are held in February, May and October to allow for clients who work during the day to participate in the learning experience. Because there is less time in the evening to cover everything, it is necessary for students to take classes into the third week of the month.
Do I have to take both the registration and job preparation classes before a labour market specialist will work with me?
Yes, all clients must go through the system before SSC staff will work with them. If the client begins classes and is unable to complete the set before they are finished, the client is asked to return at a later date to finish the series.
Do I have to pre-register before I show up for the registration session?
New immigrants under three years residency in Canada have to register at the Manitoba Start office before being assigned to SSC. If you have been in Canada longer than three years, you can can come directly to SSC offices to be registered.
If you can call SSC at 204-975-5111 before the registration session to let us know you are coming, that would be great. If not, registration begins at 9:30 a.m. (or 5:30 p.m.) on the first Thursday of the month, and you are most welcome to attend.
I’ve been in
Yes, come to our registration and job registration classes and let us help.
I’m not the most outgoing of people; my English is not the best, I’m shy and do not like speaking in public. Can SSC help someone like me find work?
Yes, however, depending on your English skills, SSC may recommend further language training. Also, we will help with your public speaking skills by having you participate in practice interview sessions.
Do I have to pay any fees to take your courses?
No, the majority of courses taught on the Success Skills premises are free to our clients. Every so often there are specialty courses taught that will have a fee attached. These include: Simply Accounting and AutoCAD.
As an employer, how do I access your clients?
Employers can contact Success Skills Centre (SSC) at 204-975-5111 to discuss their employment needs. Our clients are supported by labour market specialists who help both the employer, as well as the client, find the best job fit.
