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Pilot Project Launch March 25, 2008

Pilot Project Launch March 25, 2008. Pilot Project - Parameters. Time frame March 25, 2008 to November 30, 2008 Extended to October 30, 2009 Target group Skilled immigrants 10 years or less in Canada Not currently employed in field of education, experience, skill.

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Pilot Project Launch March 25, 2008

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  1. Pilot Project Launch March 25, 2008 c. 2009 Vancouver Public Library

  2. Pilot Project - Parameters • Time frame • March 25, 2008 to November 30, 2008 • Extended to October 30, 2009 • Target group • Skilled immigrants • 10 years or less in Canada • Not currently employed in field of education, experience, skill. c. 2009 Vancouver Public Library

  3. Pilot Project – at VPL • Location • Downtown at the Central Library 350 West Georgia (Level 4) • Hours of operation(65 hrs/wk) • Monday – Thursday • 10 am – 9 pm • Friday and Saturday • 10 am – 6 pm • Sunday • 12:00 pm – 5 pm c. 2009 Vancouver Public Library

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  5. Pilot Project – Types of Service • Level 1 interaction • Initial interview • Prepared materials c. 2009 Vancouver Public Library

  6. Currently 70 Pathfinders (9 specifically for Engineers) Guides to Occupations (Pathfinders) • Chemical Engineers • Civil Engineers • Computer and Software Engineers • Electrical & Electronics Engineers • Electrical & Electronics Technologists & Technicians • Environmental Engineers • Geologists & Geological Engineers • Mechanical Engineers • Professional Engineers (General) c. 2009 Vancouver Public Library

  7. Guides include information on:Working in the Industry: statistics & information about the growth of the industry for Electrical & Electronics Engineers c. 2008 Vancouver Public Library

  8. Electrical & Electronics Engineering jobs are in BC Guides include information on:where the c. 2008 Vancouver Public Library

  9. Plan, develop and co-ordinate programs of geotechnical, geological, geophysical or geohydrological data acquisition, analysis and mapping to assist in the development of civil engineering, mining, petroleum and waste management projects or for regional development Analyze and prepare recommendations and reports for construction or improvements to foundations of civil engineering projects such as rock excavation, pressure grouting and hydraulic channel erosion control Conduct theoretical and applied study of groundwater flow and contamination and develop prescriptions for site selection, treatment and construction Guides include information on:Duties of a Geological Engineer (a description of the work) c. 2008 Vancouver Public Library

  10. Guides include information on:Wage / Salaries for Electrical & Electronics Engineers c. 2008 Vancouver Public Library

  11. Resumes for engineering careers 650.142 R43e1 Gallery of best cover letters: a collection of quality cover letters by professional resume writers 650.142 N748gc2 Ace the technical interview 004.023 R84a2 OR as an E-book through the VPL website in the Books 24X7 database. Guides include information on:Resources for Resumes, Cover Letters & Interviews c. 2008 Vancouver Public Library

  12. Pilot Project – Types of Service • If there is NOT a Pathfinder available we will invite the client to book an appointment with a librarian for a Level 2 interaction • One hour, one-to-one with a librarian • Career / industry specific research c. 2009 Vancouver Public Library

  13. Pilot Project – at VPL • General referrals • Professional associations • Settlement agencies • Immigrant agencies • Employment programs / agencies c. 2009 Vancouver Public Library

  14. Job postings: • Job White Pages • Canada Employment Weekly • Career Exploration Tools such as the Career Cruising database • Career / job specific resume books • Print directories • Electronic Resources & Databases • ESL resources Job & Career Search Resources c. 2009 Vancouver Public Library

  15. Journals, Directories, Standards & Codes Job & Career Search Resources c. 2009 Vancouver Public Library

  16. Vancouver Public Library offers • A place where people can come 7 days a week for help and to talk to a person (live!) about job search resources. • A source of referralsto immigrant serving agencies, employment programs, professional organizations • A source of specialized researchon their areas of education, experience and employment expertise c. 2009 Vancouver Public Library

  17. Skilled Immigrant InfoCentre www.skilledimmigrants.vpl.ca c. 2009 Vancouver Public Library

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