Prepare for a Career in Media & Communications
For immigrants with a background related to Communication & Public Relations | Digital Marketing | Entrepreneurship | Videography | Broadcasting | Social Media | Journalism
These are some helpful resources you may find useful in your career journey.
Internship resources available in Ontario:
Microloans, grants, schoolarship, etc.
- Accelerating Career Advancement (ACA) Program at Achēv – Funded by the Government of Canada, Achēv’s Accelerating Career Advancement (ACA) program provides financial loans, accreditation support, and career counselling to Internationally Trained Individuals (ITIs) who are looking to return to their chosen profession. Available in Ontario (conditional on the availability of a Merdian Credit Union branch). Micro Loans up to $30,000.
- Windmill Microlending – Windmill helps internationally skilled immigrants restart their careers in Canada. You may receive a loan of up to $15,000.
- Rise small business loans – Low-interest business loans (up to $10,000) to launch or grow your business.
- Rise Mentorship – The mentorship program is designed to provide entrepreneurs with the necessary support and guidance as they implement their business plan and grow their business.
- Rise Business Idea Launch – EnterpRISEing You – A free, self-directed course for youth focusing on essential business and financial skills, and providing a platform to develop a business plan.
Join our In-Person BEMC Info Session!
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.
- Help you have an in-depth understanding of media and communications landscape, practices, and career opportunities in Ontario
- Improve your mastery of professional communication skills required in the field
- 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
“I love this program and I am meeting wonderful people. The instructors made me comfortable, and have opened my eyes to a Canada I haven’t yet seen.” ~ Akinmade
I’M READY TO LEARN MORE
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.
I’M READY FOR THE NEXT STEP
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.
“I love this program and I am meeting wonderful people. The instructors made me comfortable, and have opened my eyes to a Canada I haven’t yet seen.” ~ Akinmade
I’M READY TO LEARN MORE
Upcoming Info Sessions
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