Constructing Futures

Constructing Futures is a 6-month full-time training program that will help open up employment opportunities to you in the project management field.

This program is free and you may qualify for funding while studying.

Improving your business communication skills
Understanding Canadian workplace culture
Advancing your skills in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
Increasing your awareness of the labour market
Conducting a successful job search
Expanding your professional network
Learning about project management in Alberta
Completing an online course through PMI-recognized Registered Education Provider
Gain hands-on experience in the project management field

This program is delivered twice a year beginning in May and November to 20 eligible applicants.

16 weeks full-time classes with the Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers
35-hour online course providing PMI-recognized project management training
10 weeks full-time unpaid work experience in the project management field where they will apply the skills learned in the classroom
3 months supported job search

Upcoming start dates:

A graduate of a diploma or degree program from an international institution with experience working on projects
Unemployed or marginally employed (80% of participants must be currently on E.I. or E.I. recipients in the past 5 years)
A resident of Alberta; Permanent Resident, new Canadian Citizen, Refugee with positive Notice of Decision Letter; resident of Alberta
Language proficiency of Canadian Language Benchmark 6 or higher in all skill areas: reading, writing, speaking and listening
High motivation and commitment to completing the program

This program is funded by Alberta Labour and Immigration in Partnership with the Government of Canada.

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