TASC delivered a series of five workshops during the period from September 2006 to December 2007. The workshops were designed to build the knowledge base for sector councils so they can adequately address the foreign credential and competency recognition issues that are critical in so many key sectors of the economy.
In total, 139 individuals representing 71 different organizations (sector councils, other business organizations, non-profit organizations, immigrant serving agencies, and government) participated in the workshops, with total attendance at all five workshops nearing 200 participants.
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FCR 101 for Sector Councils
This workshop provided sector councils with an overview of the field of Foreign Credential Recognition (FCR) and outlined the importance of FCR in addressing labour market issues in Canada.
Recognizing Foreign Competencies—how your industry can do it
This workshop aimed to provide sector councils with an understanding of how the Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) process can be used for the assessment and recognition of credentials and competencies gained outside of Canada.
Helping Employers Recruit and Retain Internationally-trained Workers
The purpose of this workshop was to provide sector councils with information and tools that they can use to assist employers in their industries to recruit and retain internationally-trained workers.
Passage to Canada—the Immigrant Experience and the Role for Sector Councils
This workshop explored how sector councils can assist internationally-trained workers in their integration into the Canadian labour force.
FCR Essentials for Sector Councils
This workshop examined how FCR issues affect industries and to identify practical action that sector councils can undertake.