KEYS Employment & Newcomer Services

For information about immigrating and settling in Kingston, please go to www.immigrationkingston.ca or www.kchc KEYS offers a variety of programs at no charge to help immigrants find employment. An Immigrant Employment Specialist at KEYS can offer labour market information, job search coaching and access to work placements and support services. We also offer the following Employment Services and P

rograms for Immigrants and Internationally Educated Individuals:

Professional Mentoring Partnership
connects skilled immigrants with local professionals for mentoring and networking opportunities. KEY offers 3 different service options to fit the availability and interests of immigrant and volunteer participants: Professional Mentoring, The Connector Program, and Facilitated Networking Sessions. Job Search Workshop (JSW)
for New Immigrants is a pre-employment program designed to help eligible newcomers learn the essentials of job searching in Canada. Topics covered include: Designing Effective Job Search Tools; Networking and Communication Techniques; Orientation to the Canadian Labour Market and Work Culture; Successful Interview techniques and Video Practice Interviews. English Language Classes
help immigrants to develop the English language skills needed to work or study in Canada. The classes are small and there is personal attention from teachers with extra support from tutors as needed. The lessons are fun and challenging and there are social activities and field trips.