[b]Accounting[/b]
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[u]Halton Multicultural Council[/u][b]Bridge-to-Work Service for Internationally Trained Accountants and Bookkeepers[/b]
This project is developing a training program for internationally-trained accountants and bookkeepers. Participants receive an individual assessment of needs and information, and referral for licensure and registration. The project also provides occupation-specific language training, as well as accounting and bookkeeping-specific computer application training. Working with area employers, participants have the opportunity to undertake paid or volunteer work placements in order to gain experience in the Ontario workplace.
Contacts:
Oakville:
Micky Gotla
Phone: 905-842-2486 ext 238
Email: mgotla@halton-multicultural.org
Mississauga:
Norma Emberley
Phone: 905-290-2365
Email: nemberley@halton-multicultural.org
Website: www.halton-multicultural.org
[u]Ryerson University[/u]
[b]Bridge to Accounting Credentials[/b]
This project helps internationally trained accountants move toward registration and employment. The project develops individual action plans for each participant, and provides:
Courses in Canadian business law and taxation
Occupation-specific language and cultural literacy training
Work placements, coaching and mentoring.
Ryerson also helps participants with completion of other approved academic credits accepted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario, the Certified General Accountants of Ontario, or the Society of Management Accountants of Ontario.
Contact:
Salman Kureishy, Program Manager
International Accounting and Finance Professionals (IAFP) Program
Phone: 416-979-5000 ext. 2628
E-mail: salmank@ryerson.ca
Website: www.ryerson.ca/ce/gateway
[u]Settlement and Integration Services Organization (SISO)[/u]
[b]Bridging for Accounting, Banking and Finance [/b]This program helps internationally trained individuals in the accounting, banking and finance sectors advance towards certification or employment. You will receive:
An introduction to the banking/finance industry in Ontario
Language training specific to your occupation
Communication skills commonly used in Ontario workplaces
Training in commonly-used computer applications
Help in finding job shadowing, internships or mentoring opportunities, and
Referrals for technical training or upgrading that may be required for employment or certification.
Contact: Radenka Lescesen
Phone: (905) 667-7483
E-mail: rlescesen@siso-ham.org
Website: www.siso-ham.org/