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This is a great opportunity to learn more about our Bridge to Employment in Media, Marketing, and Communications (BEMC) Program, ask questions and meet other professionals for informal networking.
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The Program

BEMC prepares internationally trained media, marketing, and communications professionals to find a meaningful career in Ontario in fields related to broadcast media, digital marketing, social media, communications, Public Relations, and journalism.

Program Goals

 

  1. Help you have an in-depth understanding of media and communications landscape, practices, and career opportunities in Ontario
  2. Improve your mastery of professional communication skills required in the field
  3. Offer you an opportunity to gain real work experience in the field media and communications field by connecting you with employers and with professional networks

Program Location

Available anywhere in Ontario

Program Duration

6 Months,

including placement

Next Cohort Start Date

To Be Determined

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Program Components

 

Seneca College – Academic Partner – qualified College instructors and experts in the industry delivering two courses in the field of media. Receive a Statement of Recognition upon successful completion.

  • Classroom instruction on the Canadian media landscape
  • Professional workplace communication skills, and advanced exploration of other communications sub-sectors
  • Hands-on, supervised work placement opportunities
  • Ongoing career coaching and guidance from an employment and placement counsellor
  • Two Courses in the field of media offered by Seneca College – Academic Partner –. Receive a Statement of Recognition upon successful completion.

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Who Should Apply

Internationally educated professionals with post-secondary training and experience in media, communications, public relations, or related areas

Eligibility Requirements

  • Post-secondary education outside Canada in media, communications, public relations, or related areas
  • Minimum of 2 years work experience outside of Canada in media and communications, or related areas
  • Language proficiency: CLB 7+ (for Reading-Listening-Writing-Speaking); or the equivalencies (CELPIP 7+ or, IELTS 6+, or TOEFL 80+)
  • Legal immigration status (Naturalized Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, Convention Refugee, and Refugee Claimant with Work Permit, CUAET)

  • Residence: Ontario

If you have more questions, please check our FAQs.

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In-person appointments are available Mondays to Fridays at our Keele office. Please contact us to make an appointment. We continue to offer services via phone, email, and online.

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Queen Site

Administration office only, we do not serve clients here. 

1774 Queen St East
Toronto, Ontario
M4L 1G7
Telephone: 647-812-1332
Fax: 416-699-2207
Email: info@mnlct.org

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Keele Site

2737 Keele St, Units 9, 112
North York, Ontario
M3M 2E9
Telephone: 647-812-1332
Fax: 647-776-2061

Email: info@mnlct.org

Hours of service:
Monday to Friday: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm

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Finch Site

1122 Finch Ave West, Unit 1
North York, Ontario
M3J 3J5 
Telephone: 647-812-1332
Fax: 416-736-0775
Email: info@mnlct.org

Hours of service:
Tuesday, Wednesday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

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BEMC Eligibility Test

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BEMC eligibility

1. Immigration Status

Your immigration status meets the program requirement. Please check the next question.

You are not eligible for the bridging program. Please contact us when you receive your Work Permit.

You are not eligible for the bridging program. If your immigration status changes, please contact us.

You are not eligible for the bridging program.

Check other programs and services offered by MNLCT to find more options for you.

2. Residency

Your residency meets the program requirement. Please check the next question.

You are not eligible for the bridging program. Only those living in Ontario will be eligible.

Please contact us for further assistance and potential options.

Contact Venotha at 1-647-812-1332 ext. 5057 or email bridging@mnlct.org.

3. English Language Proficiency

Your language scores meet the program requirement. Please check the next question.

Please contact us for further assistance and potential options.

Contact Venotha at 1-647-812-1332 ext. 5057 or email bridging@mnlct.org.

If you don’t have a valid Language Assessment, you may contact organizations providing the free test.

Please find your nearest centre here. 

4. Education

Your education meets the program requirement. Please check the next question.

You are not eligible for BEMC. You need to have post-secondary education outside Canada in media, communications, marketing, public relations, or related areas to be eligible.

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You are not eligible for BEMC. You need to have post-secondary education outside Canada to be eligible.

Check other programs and services offered by MNLCT to find more options for you.

You might be eligible, please contact us.

Contact Venotha at 1-647-812-1332 ext. 5057 or email bridging@mnlct.org.

5. Work Experience

Your work experience meets the program requirement.

Please contact us for further assistance and potential options.

Contact Venotha at 1-647-812-1332 ext. 5057 or email bridging@mnlct.org.

You are not eligible for BEMC. You need to have minimum of 2 years work experience outside of Canada to be eligible.

Check other programs and services offered by MNLCT to find more options for you.

You are not eligible for BEMC. You need to have minimum of 2 years work experience outside of Canada in media, communications, marketing, public relations, or related areas to be eligible.

Check other programs and services offered by MNLCT to find more options for you.

Please note that this Eligibility Quiz is only an informative tool that helps you understand the general program requirements. The final decision about your eligibility for the program, will be made by the Admissions team after reviewing all your documentation.
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ATTENTION:

All 40+ Ontario Bridge Training Programs are ON HOLD pending renewed funding from the Government of Ontario. This includes the 4 Bridging programs currently offered by the MNLCT (BREM, BEMC, BESIP, and C-Women).

We anticipate hearing the government’s funding decisions within the next 1 – 2 months. Please sign up for email updates and/or check this website (updated weekly) for information as it becomes available.

Last updated: April 28, 2025
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