July 23rd, 2023 at 01:12 am
How to Advance Your Career as a Permanent Resident by Pursuing Education in Canada
Canada is a multicultural country, and it also has many schools that are among the best in the world. You don’t have to get a student permit if you want to study and live in Canada. There are other ways to live, work, and study in Canada.
There are many benefits to being a Permanent Resident (PR) instead of an international student when you sign up for a program or course. A lot of people try to get permanent residency through the Express Entry or Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP).
As a PR, going to school after high school in Canada can be very helpful. It can help you move up in your career, give you the skills you need to find work in your field of choice (especially if you’re having trouble) and give you the much sought-after Canadian experience. In this article, we’ll talk about the benefits of going to school as a PR person, how continuing your education can help you move up in your career, and where you can go to build your skills and learn more.
Advantages of studying in Canada as a permanent resident (PR)
To get a job in a new country, you need determination, willingness to adapt, industry and market knowledge, patience, and the right connections. Six reasons to study in Canada!
1. Stand out in the job market
Canadian jobs are competitive. Learning an in-demand skill, taking a course, co-op programs, internships, and work experience, and strengthening your domain knowledge with a thorough understanding of local best practices and culture will help you stand out from other internationally trained and educated candidates.
Getting certified locally, joining an industry association, enrolling in a bootcamp or bridging program, or taking a university course can boost your marketability and help you land the job and salary you want.
2. Engage in local employment in a regulated profession.
All Canadian occupations are regulated or unregulated. Doctors, nurses, pharmacists, engineers, lawyers, project managers, and others must be certified or licensed to practice. Thus, many Canadians must be certified. Industry associations and governing bodies offer certification courses.
You can either;
- Visit the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) website and enter your NOC code and province/territory; or
- Also, Check Canadian Job Bank. After entering your NOC code and province/territory, the Occupation Trends page will list skills and licenses/certifications needed to work in the field.
3. Transition
As a PR in Canada, education can help you change careers or advance in your field. You can analyze the local job market to determine the demand for specific jobs in your desired industry. To train for a new job, you can enroll in full-time university or college courses or bootcamps.
4. Opportunity to build a local network
You can build a Canadian network to find jobs in Canada’s hidden job market. Hidden job markets fill positions without employer advertising. 65–85% of jobs are not posted online. Networking is crucial. Canadian continuing education can help you network locally and adapt faster.
5. Low tuition
Canadian PRs benefit from low tuition. Permanent residents pay much lower tuition than international students. PRs paying $92,540 CAD for a full-time MBA at the University of Toronto (U of T) in 2022. International students pay $127,930 CAD. UBC’s full-time MBA program costs PRs $49,418 CAD and international students $83,262 CAD. Huge difference!
6. Use of government student aid.
PRs pay less than international students, but tuition is still high. Full-time and part-time students can apply for Canadian government grants and loans. Grants are usually non-repayable, while loans are. Your eligibility depends on your province or territory, family income, number of dependents, tuition fees, living expenses, and disability. Ontario students can apply for OSAP, while BC students can apply for StudentAidBC.
Student aid has lifetime limits. This includes interest-free school periods. Interest accrues after a lifetime limit. You must start repaying the loan six months after graduating or finishing school. Full-time students can receive aid for 340 weeks (approximately six and a half years). Except:
- Doctoral students can receive student aid for 400 weeks (seven and a half years) and
- students with permanent disabilities for 520 weeks (10 years)
Where to pursue further education in Canada
Canada offers many opportunities to study and advance professionally. Some are:
Traditional Colleges and Universities
Many newcomers in Canada go to traditional universities and colleges to learn. One reason to choose a university is that they offer more subjects. Depending on the program, many courses are taught by the best professors. Students can choose to go to school part-time, full-time, online, or in person. This gives them a lot of options.
Bridge programs
Bridging programs help international professionals and tradespeople work in Canada. Courses, education and skills assessment, practical or workplace experience, exam preparation for licenses or certificates, language training, and action and learning plans to identify training needs are offered by bridging programs. Bridging has many benefits including;
- Gain Canadian experience, which can make your profile more appealing to recruiters;
- Build your network in a specific industry;
- Earn certification or license required for your field;
- Find a career mentor.
- Lastly, Get resume help and mock interviews.
Virtual, in-person, or hybrid programs are available. Programs usually include classroom or work experience. Fees vary by bridging program. Contact a local newcomer settlement agency or university or college website to learn about bridging program enrollment and eligibility.
Bootcamps
Bootcamps are short-term opportunities to learn new skills. There are a lot of coding and programming bootcamps in Canada because IT workers are in high demand. There are a lot of boot camps. Some people have to try three or four times before they get in. Many bootcamps help people get jobs after they finish.
Industry associations
Industry associations and governing bodies are great places to learn about local best practices and upcoming trends, network with industry professionals, and find a mentor! The Canadian government has a list of business and industry groups on its website.
In Canada, newcomers can do well. Getting an education can help you reach your career goals and fit into the Canadian job market after you move there.
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