Program details are in English. Page labels are translated.
Training program
Simpressions
Job Skills
Simulated business projects, facilitator coaching and employer-facing job-search support.
Good for: I have professional experience abroad but need to understand Canadian workplace expectations and rebuild my network.
Checked How we check information
At a glance
- Delivery
- In person
- Cost
- No program fee
- Who can access it
- Provider lists Convention refugees, permanent residents/landed immigrants and Authorized Persons for Emergency Travel. Confirm applicable documents.
- Intake
- Current intake not confirmed
Simulated workplace practice is not paid employment, a professional credential or a guaranteed job.
01 / Start here
Your first steps
- Request information through the program page or call 1-866-592-6278.
- Ask about available simulated roles, eligibility and the next start.
No dated cohort or deadline published.
Visit provider ↗ (opens in a new tab)02 / Check the fit
Requirements and limits
- At least two years' professional experience from the home country.
- English CLB 4 minimum; job-ready and looking for work.
- Legal entitlement to work in Canada.
Provider lists Convention refugees, permanent residents/landed immigrants and Authorized Persons for Emergency Travel. Confirm applicable documents.
Important limits and details to confirm
- Simulated workplace practice is not paid employment, a professional credential or a guaranteed job.
- Role availability must match the person's goals.
Location
- Markham Employment Services, Ontario; residence boundary unconfirmed.
03 / Understand the commitment
Costs and possible funding
Both explicitly free.
IRCC-funded Simpressions participation (subsidized training, provider published): Provider identifies IRCC funding; no wage or stipend established.
04 / Check with the provider
Sources and where to get help
Use the provider’s official starting page to ask about your situation. Published information was checked on October 20, 2026; the provider must confirm current availability and personal eligibility.