Welcome Home to Canada

The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 continues its tradition of welcoming newcomers to Canada

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Since June 2004, the program has helped more than 133 newcomers from 49 countries gain significant Canadian work experience and enhance their employment opportunities.

Over 70% of all WHTC participants obtain meaningful employment or further their education after successfully completing the program.

WHTC Objectives

Finding meaningful work in a new country presents multiple challenges, including non-transferable credentials, lack of Canadian experience and linguistic barriers.

WHTC breaks down employment barriers, creates more career options and increases participants’ confidence, optimism and hope about their
future in Canada.

WHTC Program includes

• 6-month work term at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier21
• external work placement opportunities
• communications in the work place training
• mentorship
• entrepreneurial and job search training
• professional development and network building
• WHTC Job Fair

WHTC Partners

• Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
• Brilliance Computer Technologies
• Center for Entrepreneurship Education and Development
• Greater Halifax Partnership
• Halifax Regional Library
• Immigrant Settlement & Integration Services
• MT&L Public Relations Limited
• Mount Saint Vincent University
• Nova Scotia Business Inc.
• Nova Scotia Office of Immigration
• Saint Mary’s University
• TD Bank Financial Group
• Other private & community partners

For more information, please contact
Ramya Rangalle, Human Resource Manager (Tel: 902-425-7770 ext 252).