Bridge Your
Career
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).
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If you are an internationally trained professional and would like to continue your career in Ontario, we offer bridging programs in different industries to transition your career here. We provide the following programs and services that help you with your career and also complement your newcomer journey, such as:
- bridging programs and resources on how to earn credentials recognized by employers
- referrals to organizations that can provide microloans for your education
- providing support for your living and emotional needs as you learn how to live in a new city and country
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Bridging ProgramsBridging Programs
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Services for NewcomersServices for Newcomers
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Emotional SupportEmotional Support
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CredentialsCredentials
Bridging Programs
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BREMBREM
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Workplace Communication in CanadaWorkplace Communication in Canada
BREM FAQs
General
For further information about becoming a registered psychotherapist in Ontario, please visit the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) website.
At this point we are the only bridging program recognized by CRPO and we are not aware of any others.
You can submit an Affidavit.
Once you complete the BREM program. We will give you a transcript to apply.
It is not required for the BREM program, but it would be good to have.
Six months.
You will receive login credentials to access the Moodle platform, where the instructional BREM materials will be available. Additionally, you will be required to purchase two textbooks as part of the program.
CRPO will give you the license to work in Ontario as a Psychotherapist. Each province has their own regulations. Some will allow you to transfer your license, but you will need to check with the specific province.
No, because the bridging program is composed of several important components. Each component has a purpose and it is designed to give you the essential skills which will equip you to be aware of the labour market and demands here in Ontario.
Residency
Yes. This program is offered online, and you can join from any city in Ontario.
A requirement to participate in a bridge program is to be an Ontario resident. You are welcome to participate once you move back to Ontario. Feel free to start your application in advance.
If you are an Ontario resident and you are temporarily on a trip outside Canada, but still residing in Ontario, yes. If you are living outside Ontario, you will not be able to take the program.
Yes, but be mindful to move forward in the application process you will need to upload an Ontario Photo ID (Driver’s Licence, OHIP Card, Ontario Photo Card) to prove you are an Ontario resident.
Immigration Status
Yes, naturalized citizens are eligible but not the ones who are Canadian citizens by birth. Naturalized Citizens are the ones who were born outside Canada and obtain their Canadian citizenship in Canada.
No. Holders of a visitor visa do not qualify. Once you get the document indicating that your PR has been approved, you are welcome to apply.
No. This program is not for temporary residents. To qualify, you need to be a Naturalized Canadian citizen, Permanent resident, Convention refugee with an Open Work Permit, Refugee claimant with an Open Work Permit, Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) with an Open Work Permit, Provincial nominee under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (excluding those under the International Student stream), Temporary work permit who has received confirmation from IRCC that they meet the eligibility requirements for permanent residence (i.e. approval in principle).
Tuition Loans
Loans are provided by organizations outside MNLC and each have their own rules. Please get in touch with the organization/program that provided you with the loan to inquire about their payment process.
You can contact Achev Microlending or Windmill Microlending to inquire about their loans.
If you are in Ontario Works, please discuss with your case worker if they can cover the tuition fee.
As MNLC is not a designated educational institution, we are not authorized to issue T2202A tax forms.
Documents
OBTP stands for Ontario Bridge Training Program, and it is funded by the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development. The OBTP registration form is a form that the applicant needs to fill in to register for the bridge program. Our staff will share with you the form once your participation has been confirmed.
The SIN number is required to work in Canada and to access government programs and benefits. OBTP (Ontario Bridge Training Program) is funded by the Government of Ontario and in order to register the applicant in the government system, a valid SIN number is required.
No, because the bridging program is composed of several important components. Each component has a purpose and it is designed to give you the essential skills which will equip you to be aware of the labour market and demands here in Ontario.
Please contact Service Canada to renew it.
Please contact Immigration Canada to renew it.
Education
You need proven post-secondary education in psychology or a related field with specialization in psychotherapy.
Clinical Social Work, Psychiatric Nursing, GP Psychotherapist (MD), Psychiatrist (all require proven psychotherapy training and work experience).
Yes, internationally educated professionals with post-secondary education in psychology or a related field where a significant component is psychotherapy are eligible to apply.
Work Experience
Minimum of two years’ proven work experience in psychotherapy outside of Canada after graduating from your degree.
Yes. The eligibility requirement is to have at least two years experience outside Canada.
Yes. For the BREM program it is required to have minimum of two years’ experience in psychotherapy outside of Canada.
Credential Assessment
You can reach out to any of the following authorized centres:
Language Assessment
CLB stands for Canadian Language Benchmarks, and it is a descriptive scale of language ability in English. It provides a common Canadian framework for describing and measuring English communication for instructional and other purposes, ensuring a common basis for the development of programs, curricula, resources, and assessments tools that can be shared across Canada.
Language assessment is free for qualified applicants. You can find an authorized language assessment centre here.
No, you do not. The minimum requirement to participate in any of our bridge programs is CLB 7. The validity of a CLB is two years.
No, you must have a minimum of CLB 7 in all 4 domains (Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking).
Yes. If you were born outside Canada and want to participate in a bridge program, you would need to take the CLB assessment, as it is a requirement of the funder, the Government of Ontario.
Credentials
Recognized Credentials
Services for Newcomers
Individual Settlement Counselling
Contact us for more information.
Microloans for Education
Microloans links
Emotional Support
Individual Mental Health Counselling
Contact us for more information.
Community of Care App
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