Getting Started in Our Community

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.

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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Submitted by Catholic school California

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.

Submitted by gudnews

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

Submitted by Donna

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.

Submitted by Donna

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

Submitted by Cindy

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.

Submitted by Roxanne

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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Youth unemployment is over 4% higher in London than the Ontario average.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="block-views-Statistics-block_6" class="block block-views block-right block-id-83 clearfix even"> <div class="block-inner"> <div class="content"> <div class="view view-Statistics view-id-Statistics view-display-id-block_6 view-dom-id-1"> <div class="view-content"> <div class="views-cycle item-list"> <ul class="views-cycle-container js-hide" id="views-cycle-Statistics-block_6"> <li class="views-row views-row-1 views-row-odd views-row-first"> <div class="views-field-field-statistic-value"> <span class="field-content">18.7%</span> </div> <div class="views-field-title"> <span class="field-content">Unemployment Rate for Youth (15-24)</span> </div> <div class="views-field-body"> <div class="field-content"> <p>In the first half of 2012, 18.7% of youth (15-24) were unemployed in London CMA compared to 17% in Ontario and 14.8% in Canada. (Source: Statistics Canada)</p> </div> </div> </li> <li class="views-row views-row-2 views-row-even"> <div class="views-field-field-statistic-value"> <span class="field-content">12.4%</span> </div> <div class="views-field-title"> <span class="field-content">Unemployment Rate of Immigrants and Non-Immigrants</span> </div> <div class="views-field-body"> <div class="field-content"> <p>In 2006, the unemployment rate for immigrants who entered Canada between 2001-2006 was 12.4% while the unemployment rate for non immigrants was 6.0%. In 2011, in Ontario, the unemployment rate for immigrants who entered Canada within the last 5 years was 14.8% compared to 5.4% for the Canadian-born population. (Source: Statistics Canada)</p> </div> </div> </li> <li class="views-row views-row-3 views-row-odd"> <div class="views-field-field-statistic-value"> <span class="field-content">$88,669</span> </div> <div class="views-field-title"> <span class="field-content">Average Total Income for Economic Families by Immigrant Status</span> </div> <div class="views-field-body"> <div class="field-content"> <p>The average income (2005) for London CMA families:<br> • Non-immigrants - $88,669<br> • Immigrants - $75,204<br> • Recent immigrants (2001-2004) - $50,107<br> • Recent immigrant's income as a share of non-immigrant income - 56.5%<br> (Source: Statistics Canada)</p> </div> </div> </li> <li class="views-row views-row-4 views-row-even"> <div class="views-field-field-statistic-value"> <span class="field-content">18%</span> </div> <div class="views-field-title"> <span class="field-content">Women Immigrants of London (WIL)</span> </div> <div class="views-field-body"> <div class="field-content"> <p>In WIL’s 2011-2012 Annual Report, 18% of their clientele was from Colombia and 27% of their clientele spoke Spanish as their first language.</p> </div> </div> </li> <li class="views-row views-row-5 views-row-odd views-row-last"> <div class="views-field-field-statistic-value"> <span class="field-content">50%</span> </div> <div class="views-field-title"> <span class="field-content">Immigrants and Education</span> </div> <div class="views-field-body"> <div class="field-content"> <p>According to the London Middlesex Immigrant Employment Council (LMIEC) over 50% of recent immigrants have a university degree – twice the proportion of the Canadian born population at 22%.</p> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="view-footer"> <p>Get the Full Stats (PDF)</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="block-block-29" class="block block-block block-right block-id-135 clearfix odd"> <div class="block-inner"> <div class="content"> <p>Featured community sponsor <img src="/sites/default/files/images/logos/lashbrook.jpg"></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="push"></div> </div> <div id="footer"> <div class="contain"> <div id="footer-left"> <p>© 2013 London Vital Signs | London Community Foundation</p> </div> </div> </div> <script type="text/javascript" src="/sites/default/files/js/js_3fe7476ae041598a6f137ca7e12ecbfe.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript"> <![CDATA[//><!]]> </script> <script type="text/javascript"> <![CDATA[//><!]]> </script> </body> </html>

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