Bids Are Invited For Career Paths For Skilled Immigrants

Career Paths For Skilled Immigrants . The Ministry Of Post-Secondary Education And Future Skills (The “Ministry”) Provides Funding To Support Services For Newcomers. A Portion Of This Funding Is Allocated To The Career Paths For Skilled Immigrants (Cpsi) Program. Cpsi Program Is An Employment And Skills Upgrading Program For Internationally Trained Skilled Immigrants. The Objectives Of The Cpsi Program Are To: Address Criticallabourmarket Needs In British Columbia By Ensuring Employers Fullybenefitfrom The Education, Experience, Andexpertiseof Skilled Immigrants. Support Skilled Immigrants In Securing Meaningful Employment Aligned With Theirpre-Arrivalqualifications And Experience, Including Pathways For Re-Credentialling And Career Advancement Through Targeted Supports And Employer Engagement. The Purpose Of This Call For Responses (Cfr) Is To Establish A Network Of Service Providers To Deliver The Career Paths For Skilled Immigrants (Cpsi) Program Across British Columbia. Funding For Successful Responses Is Anticipated To Commence On April 1, 2027. The Province Intends To Have Shared Cost Arrangements With Service Providers. The Term Of The Shared Cost Arrangements Is Expected To Be April 1, 2027, To March 31, 2032 With Two (2) Subsequent Options To Renew For One Year Each At The Sole Discretion Of The Province And Subject To Satisfactory Contractor Performance And Budget Availability. An Optional Supplier Meeting Will Be Held On September 16, 2026 At 2:00 Pm. Any Respondent Wishing To Attend The Supplier Meeting Are Required To Register Their Intent To Attend No Later Than 4:00 Pm September 14, 2026.