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Diversity Clues is rewarded the contract to manage the ITI Project, phase 2

October 1, 2008 – 8:48 pm | 1,948 views

Over the past year (September 2007-March 2008), the BC HRMA led a very successful pilot project supported by various partners and stakeholder organizations, entitled «Immigrant Talent Integration Project». Olga Scherbina and Patrick Coady were hired as project consultants. The …

Olga Shcherbyna has been interviewed by the CGA-BC magazine – Outlook

September 8, 2008 – 8:49 pm | 1,989 views

September 2008 issue of the Outlook featured an article titled «International Students benefit from CGA Designation». Olga Shcherbyna was interviewed as an HR Consultant working with many organizations in BC to eliminate immigrant employment barriers:
«What I think is good about the CGA designation is it provides an opportunity …

Nominations being accepted for Cultural Harmony Awards

August 11, 2008 – 8:55 pm | 1,761 views

The City of Vancouver invites community nominations for the 12th annual Cultural Harmony Awards. The Cultural Harmony Awards recognize outstanding contributions by individuals or organizations in promoting greater understanding, respect and cooperation among people of different cultural groups and backgrounds. …

Aboriginal population is the fastest growing in Canada

August 3, 2008 – 8:58 pm | 1,781 views

According to Say Magazine, the fastest growing segment of Canada’s population is Canada’s Aboriginal people. In 2006, the median age of the Aboriginal population was 27 years, compared with 40 years for non-Aboriginal people. Education levels along with economic development are …

Canadian immigrant labour market: Analysis by region of highest postsecondary education

July 31, 2008 – 9:01 pm | 1,806 views

As immigrants integrate into the Canadian labour market, many initially face difficulties finding employment. A new study reveals that even university-educated immigrants aged 25 to 54 who arrived in Canada within the previous five years were less likely to be employed …