If you are a newcomer living outside of the Quinte Region and have an interest in working and living here, our Economic Development Through Immigration program can help you find a job. We connect people looking for work with local employers who are hiring. As part of our process we will assess your skills and share information about employers from …
Syrian Refugees Find Work on Farms
After looking at the profiles of the incoming refugees from Syria, Quinte Immigration Services director Orlando Ferro noticed that nearly 25 per cent had an agricultural background. Due to a high vacancy rate in the farming sector and a growing gap between supply and demand, Ferro came up with an idea to help fill those gaps in the local economy. …
Swedish Hockey Player Joins Belleville Senators Roster
After being drafted by the San Jose Sharks in 2014, Swede Julius Bergman now calls Belleville home since being traded to the Senators in June of this year. The transition has been made somewhat easier as he shares the ice with a handful of other Swedish players, two of whom he has played with previously. He and his girlfriend have …
Educational Opportunities in Smaller Cities
The enrolment of international students at Loyalist College has grown 14 per cent. The school’s location offers proximity to bigger city centres like Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal; its smaller size offers a feeling of community with a student population of about 3,300. International students who choose to stay in the area after graduation could help to cover the labour shortage …
Learn English as a Second Language
Learn to understand, speak, read and write English. Loyola Belleville offers ESL instruction for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels, and class are offering during the day or evening. Part- and full-time classes are available daily Monday to Friday from September to June. This program is a great opportunity to learn Canadian culture, improve your vocabulary and employment readiness, make friends …
