Career Advancement Support for Internationally Trained Individuals

Career Advancement Support for Internationally Trained Individuals

Wednesday, October 07, 2026

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Thornhill Community Centre Library

7755 Bayview Avenue, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 4P1

Markham, ON

Organized by Markham Public Library
Free

About This Event

Join MPL for an informative session all about the Accelerating Career Advancement program through Achev.


The Accelerating Career Advancement Program supports internationally trained individuals in relaunching their careers in Canada by providing a combination of financial assistance, accreditation guidance, and personalized career counselling.


Through the program, eligible participants can access micro-loans of up to $30,000 to cover costs such as tuition, licensing fees, examinations, books, and other accreditation-related expenses. In addition to financial support, clients receive free one-on-one career counselling and employment assistance to help them successfully navigate the Canadian job market.

To qualify for Achev's services, individuals must meet the following requirements:



  • Be a resident of Ontario

  • Be an internationally trained individual (ITI) (You have a credential from outside Canada)

  • Have a valid status such as:


    • Permanent Resident

    • Convention Refugee

    • Canadian Citizen


Learning Outcomes:


- Participants will learn about Achev's resources and supports to help Internationally Trained Individuals relaunch their career in Canada.


We look forward to welcoming you there!