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?