CIIP: Bold Vision+ Innovative Program Delivery

= Newcomer Success

Association of Canadian Community Colleges Canadian Immigrant Integration Program (CIIP)

OCASI PANEL

November 26, 2013

OVERVIEW

Public Policy Problem/Solution

Bold Vision

Innovative Design

Effective Program Delivery

Impressive Results

NEWCOMERS ISSUES

• Unsure where to find needed information• Unaware that support is available and how to get it• Not prepared for credential recognition • Unaccustomed to Canadian-style job-search• Confused about licensure • Language skills (OSLT)• Cultural adaptation issues• Narrow destination choices

Newcomer Issues

BOLD VISION

CIIP Vision

Help skilled immigrants prepare for economic success in Canada by providing pre-arrival services:

•Group Orientation (GO)

•My Action Plan (MAP)

•Online support from a comprehensive network of partners

across Canada

= Newcomers obtain appropriate employment more quickly

• More realistic understanding of opportunities and challenges in Canada

• Well-informed decisions about where to go and what to do to be successful

• More competitive and able to contribute to the economy more quickly

= Canadian employers harness newcomer talent more effectively

BOLD VISION

CIIP Outcomes

EFFECTIVE DELIVERY

Four CIIP offices serving 25 countries in-person and online

China: Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore

India: Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka

Philippines

UK/Gulf: Bahrain, Bhutan, Denmark, England, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Japan, Kuwait, Northern Ireland, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Sweden, United Arab Emirates, Wales and Yemen

INNOVATIVE DESIGN

Core Elements

Participant Profile

• FSW destinations: 56% ON, 20% BC, 19% AB, 2% MB, 3% Other

• PN destinations: 57% MB, 10% SK, 19% AB, 14% Other including Atlantic Canada

• 59% were principal applicants• 53% were 21-35 years of age, 42% were 36-50• 36% 5-10 years experience, 32% 11-20 years• 52% with bachelor-level degrees, 30% with masters-level• Top NOC codes: 26% Health, 18% Business,

16% Natural and Applied Sciences, 16% Management• 48% of clients report using an Immigration Agent

IMPRESSIVE RESULTS

• 99% of grads said CIIP inspired action• 78% of partners said CIIP grads are more proactive• 99% of clients said CIIP increased their understanding

of job prospects in Canada• 96% of clients said they were planning to take action

before leaving their country of origin

Graduate and Partner Survey Feedback

IMPRESSIVE RESULTS

• 23,450 CIIP grads by October 2013 9,200 (2005-2010) + 14,250 (2010-13)

• 49% of CIIP grads employed within three months and 72% within a year

• 52% of those employed at three

months were working in their field

as were 60% at one year

Statistical Results

IMPRESSIVE RESULTS

“Pre-arrival services have proven to be an invaluable asset in setting expectations and preparing immigrants for the challenges they will face in Canada. And early signs show that the CIIP is paying large dividends… These results would indicate that clients of the CIIP are faring much better than non-CIIP graduates…”

TD Economic Report, Feb 2012

Public Policy Success

IMPRESSIVE RESULTS

“Thanks to CIIP, I was able to contact the physiotherapy credentialing agency and start the process overseas so that the wait to work as a licensed physiotherapist once in Canada is shorter.”

Komal Soni, India GradPhysiotherapy AssistantAchieva Health

Success Story

IMPRESSIVE RESULTS

“My CIIP counsellor highlighted the Working in Canada tool report for my occupation and helped me identify steps to prepare effectively pre-arrival in order to increase my chances of securing appropriate employment in Canada.”

Jing Jing Rao, China GradMedical Radiation TechnologistUBC Hospital

Success Story

Questions?