Syrian Canadian Foundation

Attention employers & civic leaders: Did you know that 1 in 3 refugees in Canada work in jobs that require a uni degree, college diploma, or technical training? Learn how to tap into this vital talent pool—visit the #WelcomingEconomy bit.ly/welcoming-econ… #RefugeesWelcome

Internationally trained #refugees can fill essential roles in Canadian hospitals, clinics, & long-term care facilities, particularly in underserved communities. Learn more about the #WelcomingEconomy! Visit: bit.ly/welcoming-econ… #RefugeesWelcome #WithRefugees

Did you know? 14.4% of refugees who've been in Canada between 10 and 30 years are self-employed or business owners who create jobs. Let's tap into their #entrepreneurial spirit to boost our local economies! Visit #WelcomingEconomy: bit.ly/welcoming-econ… #WithRefugees

Almost half of #refugees live in smaller Canadian cities & towns. They are ready to step up & fill critical labor gaps so local businesses & communities thrive. Let's harness their talents today! Find out how by joining the #WelcomingEconomy: bit.ly/welcoming-econ…

Just one month after landing in Canada, he was able to quickly secure an interview at Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited and started working as Production Process Coach at their Oakville Assembly Complex.

As we celebrate #WorldRefugeeDay, here's another video highlighting a refugee's remarkable professional journey. Meet Ali Tartoussi, a Syrian living in Lebanon before moving to Canada in 2020. 1/2 youtube.com/watch?v=A7-LUR…

SCF supports #WelcomingEconomy for Refugees, a campaign focused on encouraging businesses to hire #refugeetalent. Have a look at Mirhussain Walizada's story and learn how as a refugee from Afghanistan he successfully secured a job in his field. youtube.com/watch?v=ai1GNQ…

tinyurl.com/we-tooba In this video we tell Tooba Shahsawar's story. She arrived in Canada from Afghanistan in 2018. She was so impressed by @cibc customer service that she decided to apply there. She was hired & has since been promoted twice in her 1st year.

SCF promotes Refugee Awareness Month, an occasion to raise awareness about universal human rights and the right to freedom for over 84m refugees & displaced individuals worldwide. As part of the #WelcomingEconomy for Refugees communications campaign, we release our second video:

Refugees have skills, experience, and competencies that contribute greatly to Canada’s workforce. #WelcomingEconomy for Refugees connects Canadian employers seeking to hire refugee talent. Read this blog post to learn more: ow.ly/pM9p50OJ6u5

After fleeing Afghanistan, Mirhussain Walizada arrived in Canada in April 2022. He was referred to East West College by a service provider in Calgary. He now works as the College's Senior Educational Administrator. Learn more about Mir Hussain's journey: youtube.com/watch?v=ai1GNQ…

In the coming weeks, we'll be sharing refugee hiring success story videos. #WelcomingEconomy 1/2

Immigration–which includes refugees–is expected to account for 100% of Canada’s net labour force growth in the coming years. #WelcomingEconomy for Refugee communication campaign informs businesses about the economic & social benefits of hiring refugees. tinyurl.com/3k5rj9tr

This year we are dedicating a percentage of the donations to families and survivors of the Turkey Syria earthquake who are coming to Canada. ❤️ This campaign is Zakat eligible and we provide tax receipts.

As the Holy month of Ramadan begins, consider supporting our #HomeStarterKitCampaign. 🌙 We provide refugee families with home essentials as they move out of shelters and into homes they can call their own. 🏡 To donate please go to bit.ly/3JPFMFk

Meet our next featured woman refugee from the HER Story series! Looking for ways to support refugee women? Donate your time as a mentor for our 2022-23 HER Startup cohort to guide our inspiring entrepreneurs! To apply, please visit her-startup.ca/mentorship/ #HERStory #scf

"Our main goal is to support newcomers in any way we can, and make their integration in Canada as smooth as possible." Rayan Batlouni - Project Manager Read more about SCF's language training program, Engag3D, article by @CBCNews cbc.ca/radio/thecurre…

If you're looking for ways to support Samar and other refugee women, you can donate your time as a mentor for our 2022-2023 HER Startup cohort to guide our inspiring entrepreneurs! 👩🏻‍💼✨ To apply, please visit her-startup.com/mentorship/

Meet our next featured woman refugee from the HER Story series! 📚 To learn more about Samar & her growing business follow her on instagram.com/passion4d/ #HERStory #women #resilience #womenentrepreneurs #success #food #business #startups #motivation #herstartup #scf

In this publication, we discuss the unique curriculum, how it came to be, & the aspects that make Engag3D different from traditional English Training Programs.  More on @mobilizeMI a collaborative publishing platform. #scf #themigrationinitiative #vr #collabs

Speaking English is essential in helping newcomers integrate into their new life in 🇨🇦 Navigate & Integrate: The Role of Language explores the importance of language training for newcomers & provides an overview of our program: Engag3D. Full article: bit.ly/3UwhgMt