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It's working out for veterinarians |
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More than 100 foreign trained veterinarians will find themselves
working in their field sooner than normal, thanks to one of 35 "bridge
programs" aimed at helping newly arrived professionals in Ontario.
The province's first two bridge training programs - CARE for Nurses and the International Pharmacy Graduate Program - have resulted in more than 300 internationally trained nurses and over 220 new licensed pharmacists working in Ontario.
"The Veterinary Bridge Training Program will help more than 100 internationally trained veterinarians work in their field sooner," said the province's Citizenship and Immigration Minister Mike Colle. "Immigrants have the skills and talents Ontario needs to prosper. When they succeed, Ontario succeeds."
Ontario is investing $918,000 over three years in the bridge training program at the University of Guelph. Curriculum is currently being developed for courses that will begin in the spring. The program takes an average of four months to complete.
"This program is a major breakthrough for internationally trained
veterinarians," added Colle. "Now they'll be able to work in their field, as
they prepare for their final exam. That's a big step in gaining valuable work
experience as quickly as possible."
Thousands of highly skilled newcomers arrive in Ontario each year. The bridge training programs are aimed at providing training and valuable work experience to help newcomers reach their full potential.
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