Business Programs: Ontario Bridge Training

Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto

Phone: (416) 978-6803
E-mail: BusinessEdge@rotman.utoronto.ca
Website:
http://rotmanexecutive.com/businessedge
Location: Toronto

Business Edge is an Executive Education program for highly skilled immigrant professionals who are determined to take their careers to the next level.

Participants develop a thorough understanding of Canadian workplace culture and the ‘unwritten rules’ that govern it. They develop the skills needed to gain visibility and build networks critical to their success. They master the ability to present, negotiate, influence, and lead. In sum, graduates emerge with a clear understanding of their brand and their value – and how to capitalize off both.

The program is open to people in all professions who have at least two years’ work experience in Canada and who are currently working but under-employed.

Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies, York University

Phone: (416) 736-5620
E-mail: makemore@yorku.ca
Website:  http://www.yorku.ca/makemore
Location: Toronto

The Bridging Program for Internationally Educated Professionals helps internationally trained professionals with backgrounds in accounting, business, finance, management, marketing, public administration, Human Resources, and information technology find employment in their field of expertise. The program provides training in Canadian business culture and communication, occupation-specific language training, and technical upgrading in participants’ area of professional focus. Participants also receive career coaching and opportunities to connect with employers through workshops, mentoring, networking events and internships. Participants who complete the program can earn a certificate in Business, HR, or IT from York University.