# Event Details - **Event Name**: You’re Qualified. So Why Aren’t You Hired? Canada Job Expo Info Session - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 28 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Wed, 28 Jan, 2026 at 01:45 pm - **Event Description**: Bridging the Gap to Employment in Canada - How Internationally Trained Professionals Re-Enter Their Careers FasterAbout this EventVery limited seating available - please reserve your seat in advance and avoid disappointment.This session will take place in conjunction with Canada Job Expo on January 28th and features a special in-person presentation by professionals from Humber College.Humber College experts will be on site to provide first-hand insight into Bridging Programs, programs specifically designed to help internationally trained professionals successfully transition into career-level employment in Canada. Drawing on their experience supporting thousands of professionals across Ontario, they will explain what works, what employers expect, and how candidates can position themselves for success.Attendees will have the opportunity to receive accurate, up-to-date information directly from the source, ask questions face to face, and gain clarity on next steps—something that is rarely available in a public setting.This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from program specialists, gain practical guidance, and make informed decisions about your career pathway. Canada Job Expo is proud to host this exclusive session, designed to help professionals move forward with confidence.Bridging the Gap to Employment in CanadaHow Internationally Trained Professionals Re-Enter Their Careers—FasterMany internationally trained professionals arrive in Canada with strong education, years of experience and proven skills yet find themselves unemployed or working far below their qualifications. This workshop explains why that happens and more importantly, what actually works to fix it.Humber Polytechnic invites internationally educated professionals to a focused, practical session that demystifies Bridging Programs, one of the most effective and employer-recognized pathways to career-level employment in Canada.These intensive, short-term programs are specifically designed for professionals trained outside Canada in fields such as Engineering, Information Technology, Supply Chain, and related disciplines. Rather than starting over, bridging programs build on what you already have, adding the critical Canadian components employers look for:Canadian technical standards and practicesWorkplace culture and communication expectationsIndustry-recognized credentialsDirect employment supports and employer connectionsDeveloped in close collaboration with industry partners, bridging programs exist to ensure your global expertise is validated, relevant, and competitive in the Ontario job market.In This Workshop, You Will Learn:Why international qualifications alone often aren’t enough in CanadaHow bridging programs close the gap between experience and employmentWhat Ontario employers expect—and how bridging programs prepare youWho qualifies, how long programs take, and what outcomes to expectClear next steps to move from interest to enrollmentThis session is ideal for internationally trained professionals who are ready to stop guessing and start following a proven, structured pathway to meaningful employment in their field.Eligibility OverviewBridging programs are typically available to individuals who:Are Ontario residents (Permanent Residents, Naturalized Citizens, Convention Refugees, or Refugee Claimants with a valid work permit)Hold post-secondary education (degree or diploma) obtained outside CanadaHave prior professional experience in their fieldAre unemployed or underemployed (working outside their profession)Meet a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 6 across Reading, Writing, Listening, and SpeakingWho Should AttendIf you are serious about securing a career-level job in Canada and not just any job. This workshop will give you clarity, direction and a realistic pathway forward.This is not theory. This is the system many successful internationally trained professionals use to re-enter their professions and move forward with confidence.Please reserve your seating at the earliest. See you at the Job Expo and this information session. Please separate tickets for each one. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/toronto/you’re-qualified-so-why-aren’t-you-hired-canada-job-expo-info-session/100001980890637220 - **Event Categories**: business, exhibitions, job-fairs, workshops, art, fine-arts, it - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Toronto - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Metro Hall - Toronto - **lat**: 43.6460279 - **long**: -79.38913539999999 - **full address**: Metro Hall - Toronto, 55 John Street (SE corner of King St. & John ST.), Toronto, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: You’re Qualified. So Why Aren’t You Hired? Canada Job Expo Info Session - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/425502999b89bab847800fdd5d7a6008253d51e8e639570dabcf037f8f6ce781-rimg-w400-h200-dce91c22-gmir.jpg?v=1769073314 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is You’re Qualified. So Why Aren’t You Hired? Canada Job Expo Info Session being held? - **A:** You’re Qualified. So Why Aren’t You Hired? Canada Job Expo Info Session takes place on Wed, 28 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Wed, 28 Jan, 2026 at 01:45 pm at Metro Hall - Toronto, 55 John Street (SE corner of King St. & John ST.), Toronto, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing You’re Qualified. So Why Aren’t You Hired? Canada Job Expo Info Session? - **A:** You’re Qualified. So Why Aren’t You Hired? Canada Job Expo Info Session is organized by Canada Job Expo. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Canada Job Expo's events? - **A:** Canada Job Expo has 705+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Canada Job Expo has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** You’re Qualified. So Why Aren’t You Hired? Canada Job Expo Info Session is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Toronto, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If You’re Qualified. So Why Aren’t You Hired? Canada Job Expo Info Session sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "You’re Qualified. So Why Aren’t You Hired? 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We have helped thousands of job-seekers land their dream jobs and hundreds of organizations find their ideal employees. Canada Job Expo is the Greater Toronto Area's leading Job and Career Expo.\r\nOur clients include Government Ministries and agencies to Fortune 500 Companies. Exhibitors at Canada Job Expo have included organizations like Apple, CIBC, Royal Bank of Canada, Govt. of Canada, Govt. of Ontario, The City of Toronto, Bombadier/GO Transit/Metrolinx, Labatt Breweries and a host of employers from Alberta, Manitoba, British Columbia as well as International Organizations from China, United States, United Arab Emirates and South Korea. \r\nOur events usually begin with a line-up of motivated, qualified and dedicated candidates. We outperform any other job or recruitment events. Helping connect job seekers and organizations since 2006, over 50 events to our credit.\r\nTo exhibit at one or more of our six yearly events please email us with your organizational details.\r\nFor candidates looking to attend our event(s) please go to the ticket section and register. \r\n " } ] } ] ```