The Practice Firm - Making work in Canada a Reality

Are you an immigrant who lacks Canadian work experience to find a job in your profession?

The PRACTICE FIRM provides up to 12 weeks of work experience in a simulated full-cycle business operations centre which is mentored by a local company. We provide computers with up-to-date technology, including Microsoft Office, Simply Accounting and Windows.

The PRACTICE FIRM offers you an opportunity to:

• refresh your current skills
• learn about Canadian business practices
• develop a career portfolio
• gain a local work reference
• receive a Certificate of Completion from Douglas College

Workshops include:

• Orientation to Canadian business practices
• Communications
• Professional job search

The PRACTICE FIRM performs full-cycle business through replicating the operations of a company's head office.

There are 20 positions available in the following departments:

• Accounting
• Customer Service
• Human Resources
• Marketing & E-commerce
• Purchasing Services
• Office Administration
• Web Design

Business facilitators also assist you to develop a professional resume and cover letter, provide advice to enhance your interview and networking skills, and conduct an active job search. Time is designated daily for job search and one-to-one coaching and support is also available.

Is The PRACTICE FIRM for you?

Participants are:

• Immigrants who lack Canadian work experience
• have education and/or out of country experience related to our business departments
• are entitled to work in Canada
• unemployed or under employed (20 hours or less per week)
• meet eligibility guidelines set by Service Canada

Why choose Douglas College?

• respected public educational institution for the past 30 years
• serving over 17,000 learners a year at 5 different locations
• high rates of job placement success
• qualified and experienced staff who will work with you one-to-one
• excellent resources including computer and internet access
• receive a Certificate of Completion from Douglas College

Where and when?

The PRACTICE FIRM is located at the Douglas College, Surrey Training Centre:

• 10060 King George Highway, Surrey
• Centrally located between Surrey Central and King George Sky train Stations - across from the Central City Mall

The PRACTICE FIRM operates Monday-Friday, from 9:00am - 3:00 pm.

For more information about The PRACTICE FIRM contact 604-588-7772 or email practicefirm@douglas.bc.ca

To find out more about this program attend a free information session.

Funding

Funded in whole or part through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement

SOURCE:

http://www.douglas.bc.ca/training-community-education/practice-firm.html