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Message to our clients and community partners 

Our career services are available online for immigrant professionals. You don’t have to navigate your job search and your accreditation process in isolation during these challenging times. Our career coaches are ready to support you both online and by telephone. We are committed to providing you with high quality services that help you meet your career goals in Canada. To learn more about our online career services, click the "Next" button below.

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Find a professional job in Canada
Get support from a career coach with expertise in helping immigrant professionals
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Understand my licensing process in Canada
Our career coaches help you with your accreditation process
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Become an effective job seeker
Attend our employment focused workshops
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Improve my communication skills
Learn more about problem solving, teamwork, and effective listening in the Canadian workplace
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Prepare for my licensing exam
Join our licensing exam preparation study groups
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Connect with employers
Attend networking events with companies and professional associations
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No cost career services for immigrant professionals

Directions for Immigrants is a no cost career service centre that helps internationally educated professionals secure professional employment and gain accreditation. Since 2004, Directions for Immigrants has focused on helping clients find the right direction.

Call us today 403-770-5155 / Toll Free 1-877-297-2553

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Pre-Arrival Resources

How can I find a job in Calgary? What are the occupations in high demand in Alberta?

Whether you are new in Calgary or will be arriving soon, click here to find the answers to some of these questions.

Immigrant professionals pursuing their Canadian dream

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Information on my profession

Is my occupation regulated in Canada? We can help you find that out.

Browse over 70 occupations from various sectors that include accreditation requirements, programs and services and career resources.

Featured Video - FE September 2020

Our Fundamentals of Engineering study group starts September 26, 2020

Join our NO COST exam prep study group for internationally educated engineers from September 26, 2020 - February 3, 2021. Sessions take place online and are facilitated by a P.Eng.

Call 403-770-5155 to book an appointment to determine your eligibility.

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Directions for Immigrants
Bow Valley College, West Campus
219, 300 - 6th Ave. SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0G5
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Phone: 403-770-5155
Toll Free: 1-877-297-2553
Email: directions@bowvalleycollege.ca
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