Are you an internationally trained accountant looking to make your mark in Canada? The Internationally Trained Accounting Professional Pathway to Employment Program is here to help you navigate the transition seamlessly.
The Internationally Trained Accounting Professionals Pathway to Employment Program is funded by the Government of Alberta.
The Job Readiness training will address key topics in attaining an articling position and how to secure a job in the accounting field.
Sessions will cover:
-skills assessment,
-interview strategies,
-personal branding,
-networking,
-onboarding, and more.
Mentors will guide participants through job search strategies, Canadian workplace culture, goal setting, networking, resource identification, and role modelling.
Participants will come together with one mentor, who will provide industry-specific insights, clarify employment and certification pathways, and foster peer engagement opportunities between participants.
As part of the Job Readiness support for program participants, CRIEC will provide an online program designed to bring ITAPs up to speed with the cultural challenges they are likely to encounter in the employment space, and how they can successfully deal with these challenges.
Equipping participants with the soft skills to navigate the Canadian legal landscape, ensuring a smooth transition and successful integration.
CRIEC will work with employers to secure participants a one-year work placement where they can gain hands-on experience with a Canadian employer.
Internationally Trained Accounting Professionals (ITAP) applicants must be registered as a Professional Education Program (PEP) Candidate in the CPA program.
Alternatively, applicants may be CPAs who are entering the profession via Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA): Reciprocal Membership Agreement (RMA), or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Residency Status: Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents, or Refugee/Protected Persons selected by IRCC.
Applicants must currently reside in Alberta and be eligible for full-time employment in Alberta.
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