{"id":76205,"date":"2024-04-16T12:12:32","date_gmt":"2024-04-16T16:12:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.canadainfonet.org\/?p=76205"},"modified":"2024-04-17T13:09:37","modified_gmt":"2024-04-17T17:09:37","slug":"mentoring-in-small-communities-a-journey-of-support-and-connection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.canadainfonet.org\/fr\/2024\/04\/16\/mentoring-in-small-communities-a-journey-of-support-and-connection\/","title":{"rendered":"Mentoring in Small Communities: A Journey of Support and Connection"},"content":{"rendered":"

Within the rich diversity of Canadian communities, small towns offer unique opportunities for newcomers that also come with a reduced cost of living and a sense of belonging. <\/span><\/p>\n

Through Project Welcome<\/a>, JVS Toronto collaborated with local community organizations in small centres across Canada, to engage mentors and employers, creating connections for program participants through mentorship, and fostering welcoming environments. The program encouraged newcomers to explore career options in smaller cities giving them an advantage in finding employment that matched their education and skill level, as well as increased the ability of small communities to attract new immigrants. One of the program partners, The South Okanagan Immigrant and Community Services (SOICS<\/span><\/a>), has been providing immigrant services for over four decades, envisioning a smoother transition for newcomers to the South Okanagan.<\/p>\n

Meet The Mentors<\/h3>\n