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White-colar jobs for skilled immigrants in the US

May 10, 2010 – 9:36 pm | 2,462 views


According to a new analysis of census data in the US, more than half of the working immigrants in 14 of 25 largest metropolitan areas, like Boston, New York and San Francisco, are employed in …

Poor diets and lack of social networks lead to immigrant deteriorating health

May 3, 2010 – 9:36 pm | 1,998 views

“A report released today by York University health researchers offers Canadians the opportunity to learn how their living conditions will determine whether they stay healthy or become ill. Social Determinants of Health: The Canadian Facts shows …

Reflecting the Diversity of the City of Coquitlam

April 30, 2010 – 7:36 pm | 2,438 views

Client: The City of Coquitlam, Community Planning
Funder: Federal Government
Project Timeline: January 2010 — April 2010
Area of Expertise: Project Management / Stakeholder Collaboration / Inclusive Cities                                 …

Soft Skills Presentation to Skilled Immigrants

April 19, 2010 – 9:56 am | 2,518 views

As a Founder of Diversity CLUES Consulting, Olga Scherbina was invited to present to over 20 immigrant-participants of Workplace English Program, a partnership between SFU and PICS.
Olga talked about her experience being an immigrant in …

BCITP Net session at the 2nd BC’s Immigrant Professionals Conference

April 10, 2010 – 9:52 am | 2,252 views

As a Chair of BCITP Net, Olga Scherbina facilitated the session about BCITP Net future during the 2nd BC’s Immigrant Professionals Conference in Burnaby. Over 30 people attended the session and provided their inputs and …