Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The Canadian government is dedicated to resettling at least 40,000 Afghan nationals swiftly and securely. So far, Canada has welcomed 9,560 Afghan refugees, with new arrivals continuing each week.<\/p>\n Securing employment is pivotal for newcomers, offering them independence and a sense of community. ACCES Employment<\/a>, a prominent organization in the Greater Toronto Area, excels at linking diverse job seekers with employers like Maple Leaf Foods and Rogers, supporting Afghan refugees.<\/p>\n ACCES has organized seven virtual job fairs, allowing Afghan newcomers to connect with potential employers, resulting in numerous interviews and job offers.<\/p>\n ACCES is collaborating with TalentPool<\/a> in Calgary for larger job fairs across Canada. Additionally, they have partnered with IKEA Canada to offer a Customer Experience Training Program<\/a>, providing refugees with customer service skills and mentorship opportunities at IKEA.<\/p>\n Media can access photos of Afghan refugee arrivals<\/a>. Track Canada\u2019s efforts to welcome Afghan refugees<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cService provider organizations are crucial for integrating newcomers. It’s encouraging to see businesses hiring Afghan refugees. Every newcomer deserves to contribute to our society, vital for our post-pandemic recovery. We rely on our partners to fulfill our resettlement commitments.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2013 The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u201cACCES is dedicated to eliminating barriers for newcomers and refugees. Our strength lies in resource management and community connections, positively impacting those in need. We are eager to continue supporting Afghan refugees.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2013 Allison Pond, President and CEO, ACCES Employment<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n For media inquiries:<\/strong><\/p>\n Aidan Strickland Media Relations<\/strong> Canada has welcomed 9,560 Afghan refugees, with more arriving weekly.<\/p>\n ACCES Employment offers mentoring, language support, job search workshops, work placements, and onboarding support.<\/p>\n ACCES is partnering with TalentPool in Calgary and launching a national training program with IKEA Canada.<\/p>\n For more insights and guidance, Read our immigration guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Government of Canada is working hard to resettle at least 40,000 Afghan nationals as quickly and safely as possible. Canada has now welcomed 9,560 Afghan refugees, with more arriving every week. … <\/i>Read More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":5014,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[89],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5016","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-immigration"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5016","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5016"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5016\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5014"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5016"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5016"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5016"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Canada Welcomes Afghan Refugees<\/h2>\n
The Role of Employment in Integration<\/h2>\n
Services Offered by ACCES<\/h3>\n
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Expanding Opportunities Nationwide<\/h3>\n
Testimonials<\/h2>\n
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Key Information<\/h2>\n
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Useful Links<\/h2>\n
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Media Contacts<\/h2>\n
<\/strong>Press Secretary
Minister\u2019s Office
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Aidan.Strickland@cic.gc.ca<\/a><\/p>\n
Communications Branch
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-952-1650
IRCC.COMMMediaRelations-RelationsmediasCOMM.IRCC@cic.gc.ca<\/a><\/p>\nFrequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n
How many Afghan refugees has Canada welcomed so far?<\/h3>\n
What services does ACCES Employment provide?<\/h3>\n
How is ACCES expanding its reach?<\/h3>\n