This program continues to be endorsed by APEGGA (Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists, and Geophysicists of Alberta), and serves as a link to connect local engineering firms with engineers trained abroad. After a meticulous screening and evaluating process, 15 foreign-trained professionals are chosen to participate in the program. Key training components include: technical and interpersonal communication protocols required in the Canadian workplace, intensive technical/technological skills upgrading, AutoCAD training at SAIT (Levels I - III) and a work experience placement.

The program runs for seven months from November 22, 2010 - June 3, 2011.

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OBJECTIVES

To upgrade foreign educated engineers and provide Canadian work experience that would lead to employment and provincial licensing with APEGGA.

ELIGIBILITY

• Foreign BSc., M.Sc., Ph.D Engineering, Geology or Geophysics
• Language benchmark, CLB 6-8
• Resident of Alberta for 90 days, maximum 10 years in Canada
• Minimum 3 years foreign work experience
• EI recipients- past three years, parental benefits past five years

TRAINING

• Four months class room training:
  • Technical and business communication
  • Computer Training
  • Speech Therapy
  • Industry speakers / seminars / Industry tours
  • Project Management Seminar

• Occupational Training
  • SAIT, AutoCad I, II, III

CANADIAN WORK EXPERIENCE

Three months work experience: Students will participate in Canadian work experience related to their discipline in engineering or in design and drafting.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

2010 Program will start intake in October, 2010 
2010 Program will start on November 22, 2010

INFORMATION SESSION DATES 

 Information sessions will be held at the CCIS Main Office (Room 110, 120 - 17th Avenue SW, Calgary)

PROGRAM FUNDED BY:

• Alberta Employment and Immigration