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
Academic partner
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
October 2023
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 of CLB 7 in all domains (reading, writing, speaking, listening)
- Legal immigration status (Naturalized Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, Convention Refugee, and Refugee Claimant with Work Permit, CUAET)
- Residence: Ontario
“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
This Employment program is funded
by the Government of Ontario
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