Media Advisory - Employers and Global Talent Say "Yes" to IWES
IWES is a bridge-to-work program that was piloted in the Greater
The remarkable success of this innovative program will be shared on
IWES is funded by the Government of Canada's Foreign Credential Recognition Program.
Media Briefing: WHEN: January 15, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. WHERE: 3rd floor Board Room, S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Social Service Centre, 28 West Pender Street, Vancouver SPEAKERS: Tung Chan, CEO, S.U.C.C.E.S.S; Faye West, Chair, ICTC; ICT Employers: Scott Michaels, Atimi Software and Boudewijn Neijens, Aquatics Informatics; IWES Participants IWES Graduation and Awards Ceremony & Dinner: WHEN: January 15, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. WHERE: Choi Hall, S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Social Service Centre, 28 West Pender Street, Vancouver
About ICTC
The Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) is a not-for-profit sector council that strives to create a diverse, prepared and highly educated Canadian ICT industry and workforce. We forge partnerships that will help develop the quantity and quality of ICT professionals needed to maintain and improve Canada's position as a leader in the global marketplace. www.ictc-ctic.ca
About S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
Founded in 1973 and incorporated in 1974 as a non-profit charitable organization, S.U.C.C.E.S.S. is now one of the largest immigration and social service agencies in British Columbia. S.U.C.C.E.S.S. is a member agency of United Way of the Lower Mainland. Its primary objective is to promote the wellbeing of Canadians and immigrants by providing social, educational and health services, and through business and community development and advocacy. www.successbc.ca
For further information: and to RSVP: Eileen Lao, Manager, Public Affairs, S.U.C.C.E.S.S., (604) 408-7243, [email protected]; Tammy Bokhari, Communications Manager, Immigration Initiatives, ICTC, (613) 237-8551 ext 129, [email protected]
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