Outcomes Report 2018-2019
Total # of Unique Clients who received a direct service, including children: Families 2018-2019 # of New Families 73 # of Returning Families 36
Country of Birth
Country of Birth
2018-2019
2018-2019
Syria
155
49 %
Honduras
8
3 %
Iraq
45
14 %
Iran
4
1 %
Somalia
28
9 %
Ethiopia
3
1 %
Afghanistan
19
6 %
Guatemala
3
1 %
Eritrea
18
6 %
Others: Vietnam, Uganda, etc.
19
6 %
Colombia
14
4 %
Total
316
100%
NEWCOMER EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT PROGRAM (NESP) NESP offers employment counselling with one-on-one support and group sessions for Arabic speaking refugees, especially those employment obligated on Provincial Assistance and youth aged out of high school. Job search skills, interview skills, along with alternate career/self- employment pathways are explored and provided to low skilled newcomer jobseekers who have difficulty accessing and/or not ready for WorkBC and/or not eligible for Career Paths for Skilled Immigrant Program. The program also offers mini job fairs and networking opportunities for job seekers. Clients receive appropriate information and services to address settlement needs. Clients attain awareness of community and other resources to deal with settlement issues. Clients gain knowledge of life in Canada, including laws, rights, and responsibilities. Clients are better equipped with knowledge and skills related to the Canadian labour market. Clients obtain connections to communities and local public institutions. Clients make informed decisions about life in Canada, enjoy rights and act on their responsibilities in Canadian society. Clients use official languages to function and participate in Canadian society. Clients participate in local labour markets, broader communities and social networks. Outcomes:
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