The Syrian Canadian Foundation aims to empower newcomers and people of diverse backgrounds and promote cross cultural exchanges within Canadian society.
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Attention employers & civic leaders: Did you know that 1
in 3 refugees in Canada work in jobs that require a uni
degree, college diploma, or technical training? Learn how to tap into this vital talent pool—visit the
#WelcomingEconomy
bit.ly/welcoming-economy-202…
#RefugeesWelcome
Internationally trained #refugees can fill essential
roles in Canadian hospitals, clinics, & long-term care
facilities, particularly in underserved communities.
Learn more about the #WelcomingEconomy!
Visit: bit.ly/welcoming-economy-202…
#RefugeesWelcome #WithRefugees
Did you know? 14.4% of refugees who've been in Canada between 10 and 30 years are self-employed or
business owners who create jobs. Let's tap into their
#entrepreneurial spirit to boost our local economies!
Visit #WelcomingEconomy:
bit.ly/welcoming-economy-202…
#WithRefugees
Almost half of #refugees live in smaller Canadian cities & towns. They are ready to step up & fill critical labor gaps so local businesses & communities thrive. Let's harness their talents today! Find out how by joining the
#WelcomingEconomy:
bit.ly/welcoming-economy-202…
As we celebrate #WorldRefugeeDay, here's another video highlighting a refugee's remarkable professional journey.
Meet Ali Tartoussi, a Syrian living in Lebanon before moving to Canada in 2020. 1/2
youtube.com/watch?v=A7-LURgY…
SCF supports #WelcomingEconomy for Refugees, a campaign focused on encouraging businesses to hire #refugeetalent.
Have a look at Mirhussain Walizada's story and learn how as a refugee from Afghanistan he successfully secured a job in his field.
youtube.com/watch?v=ai1GNQdA…
SCF promotes Refugee Awareness Month, an occasion to raise awareness about universal human rights and the right to freedom for over 84m refugees & displaced individuals worldwide. As part of the #WelcomingEconomy for Refugees communications campaign, we release our second video:
tinyurl.com/we-tooba In this video we tell Tooba Shahsawar's story. She arrived in Canada from Afghanistan in 2018. She was so impressed by @cibc customer service that she decided to apply there. She was hired & has since been promoted twice in her 1st year.
Refugees have skills, experience, and competencies that contribute greatly to Canada’s workforce. #WelcomingEconomy for Refugees connects Canadian employers seeking to hire refugee talent.
Read this blog post to learn more: ow.ly/pM9p50OJ6u5
In the coming weeks, we'll be sharing refugee hiring success story videos. #WelcomingEconomy 1/2
After fleeing Afghanistan, Mirhussain Walizada arrived in Canada in April 2022. He was referred to East West College by a service provider in Calgary. He now works as the College's Senior Educational Administrator. Learn more about Mir Hussain's journey:
youtube.com/watch?v=ai1GNQdA…
Immigration–which includes refugees–is expected to account for 100% of Canada’s net labour force growth in the coming years. #WelcomingEconomy for Refugee communication campaign informs businesses about the economic & social benefits of hiring refugees. tinyurl.com/3k5rj9tr
As the Holy month of Ramadan begins, consider supporting our #HomeStarterKitCampaign. 🌙
We provide refugee families with home essentials as they move out of shelters and into homes they can call their own. 🏡
To donate please go to bit.ly/3JPFMFk
Meet our next featured woman refugee from the HER Story series!
Looking for ways to support refugee women? Donate your time as a mentor for our 2022-23 HER Startup cohort to guide our inspiring entrepreneurs!
To apply, please visit her-startup.ca/mentorship/
#HERStory #scf
"Our main goal is to support newcomers in any way we can, and make their integration in Canada as smooth as possible." Rayan Batlouni - Project Manager
Read more about SCF's language training program, Engag3D, article by @CBCNews
cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/vr-n…
Meet our next featured woman refugee from the HER Story series! 📚
To learn more about Samar & her growing business follow her on instagram.com/passion4d/
#HERStory #women #resilience #womenentrepreneurs #success #food #business #startups #motivation #herstartup #scf
If you're looking for ways to support Samar and other refugee women, you can donate your time as a mentor for our 2022-2023 HER Startup cohort to guide our inspiring entrepreneurs! 👩🏻💼✨
To apply, please visit her-startup.com/mentorship/
Speaking English is essential in helping newcomers integrate into their new life in 🇨🇦
Navigate & Integrate: The Role of Language explores the importance of language training for newcomers & provides an overview of our program: Engag3D.
Full article: bit.ly/3UwhgMt
In this publication, we discuss the unique curriculum, how it came to be, & the aspects that make Engag3D different from traditional English Training Programs.
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