It’s pretty rare that a potential employer doesn’t want any job experience at all. So when Nick Mocilli finished school, he was surprised to see an ad in the paper requesting just that. Pathways Skill Development & Placement Centre was offering training and skills enhancement to new and chronically unemployed workers – and an opportunity to restore the Red Antiquities Building, a London landmark.

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New comers are coming with a story. Take the time to listen.

Integrating newcomers into our community is important. While we can offer programs and services to help their transition and settlement process, it is equally important to remember that newcomers also have something to offer to our community.

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It seems London a place with vibrant culture and booming industries. Definitely an icon to any immigrant who seeks a spectacular place to live. I guess I must avail this opportunity sooner or later.

The greatest barrier to success to a new immigrant is language. Learning English is necessary for gainful employment in our community. More programs would help new immigrants feel part of our community

The biggest barrier to success for a new immigrant is language. Learning English is necessary in order to gain employment. More programs to allow immigrants to learn are essential in order to feel part of our community.

Hire a newcomer -- Ensure your business provides equal opportunities for hiring immigrants.

Support the work of organizations that help newcomers get started -- Support the work of organizations and programs like The London and Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership www.welcome.middlesexcounty.ca, Mentorship Program for London Ethnic Youth At Risk London Intercommunity Health Centre and WIL Mentorship for Newcomer Success www.wil.ca/programs-and-services/mentorship-newcomer-success-program.

Help a newcomer -- Getting started in a new community, with its new culture, languages and customs can be tough. Support and encourage diversity in our community by helping a newcomer find employment, learn English and introduce him or her to all the events the city has to offer. Visit Tourism London www.londontourism.ca for a full listing of London events.

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