Like you, I have also made up my mind to go into IT fully. Not only is IT marketable, it doesn't require all those certifications and conversions (many) other professions need.

I have decided on being a software developer for a start. I've been in contact with a kind-hearted member of this thread, who has been working as a software developer in Ottawa, and he has helped with a lot of counsel and good materials. If you're interested, let me know. Coding is fun though.

I'm not in Canada yet but I have put in my PR application. I just want to be as prepared as I can before moving to Canada. I've made up my mind not to do any job outside of IT, even if it means going the internship route.

papaking1:
Hello house,
After 10 months in Winnipeg, I think it's high time I begin to plan for the future and leave this rat race. I have made up my mind to go into IT though I don't have IT background but I very good with computer and own a few blogs and ecommerce site I created myself.

I enrolled for python programming online but has been unable to give it enough attention. I need advise on where to start from.

A friend said I should take Itil certication and blend it with my management background. Another advised me to do A+.

I want to do something that I can easily get a nice job and also be able to start my own firm later in the future. I don't want to be an employee for long.

I really want to learn python language but I feel I need to have a more solid IT background before venturing into programming. Anybody in IT field here? Your advice is desperately needed please.

papaking1:
Hello house,
After 10 months in Winnipeg, I think it's high time I begin to plan for the future and leave this rat race. I have made up my mind to go into IT though I don't have IT background but I very good with computer and own a few blogs and ecommerce site I created myself.

I enrolled for python programming online but has been unable to give it enough attention. I need advise on where to start from.

A friend said I should take Itil certication and blend it with my management background. Another advised me to do A+.

I want to do something that I can easily get a nice job and also be able to start my own firm later in the future. I don't want to be an employee for long.

I really want to learn python language but I feel I need to have a more solid IT background before venturing into programming. Anybody in IT field here? Your advice is desperately needed please.

Since you have a background in management, you may want to look into a free online masters program in Financial Engineering. Python, R, etc are a huge part of the program and you will be taught how to program from scratch. The program focus on how to build trading algorithms for financial markets, data analytics, quant research, etc. If interested look up World Quant University, it is a 2-year program.

Truth234:


Since you have a background in management, you may want to look into a free online masters program in Financial Engineering. Python, R, etc are a huge part of the program and you will be taught how to program from scratch. The program focus on how to build trading algorithms for financial markets, data analytics, quant research, etc. If interested look up World Quant University, it is a 2-year program.

Thank you, I will look into it though I forgot to mention that I'm kind of scared of strong calculations like Maths. I try to avoid it whenever I can.

The course description sounds great and I will surely look it up to see if it's available here or online.

Thank you, ma'am.

I have AMA membership - maybe this would subsidize the cost of having an instructor prior to the road test.
My documented - original - history back in Naija is just a little over a year.
But then, I should visit them later this week to ascertain what will actually be.

Thanks again.

vcole:
you are right. The rules haven't changed. <1year driving experience = class 7 for 1yr, then 3 yrs GDL until a full G class license, 1yr but less than 2yrs = class 7, waiver from gdl to take basic road test and then when driving experience has clocked 2yrs, clearance to take class 5 advanced road test. 2yrs experience and above, clearance to take advanced road test. As at last year, most driving instructors charged $110 for 2hrs. This does not include places like AMA driving school though, they are more expensive. @htc2017, click on my moniker and try to read my posts from August, 2017, I believe I dropped some tips there. In summary, read the book, practice driving, watch youtube videos, if you're in Calgary get your road test done at a NE registry, get an instructor for about an hour to take you through the test routes prior to the test.

Good day,

Did you get any feedback from the SIU - Special Investigations Unit?
Well, I did and gave the officer a call as to clarify my driving history.
All he wanted to know was whether I followed the process contingent on obtaining the Naija license - driving school, knowledge tests, road tests, learner's permit, and then the main license. He even asked if I paid to get the license.

So I believe if you get your facts right - which I did as I waited a couple of days, gathering insights before calling - you should be fine.

It's not that deep.

[quote author=TBDL post=68004767][/quote]

Hello htc2017,
Can you shed more light on how you got your D.License application approved with the GDL exemption.
I am currently trying to fix this for mine as well.

I sent you a pm.

Cheers.

papaking1:


Thank you, I will look into it though I forgot to mention that I'm kind of scared of strong calculations like Maths. I try to avoid it whenever I can.

The course description sounds great and I will surely look it up to see if it's available here or online.

These are statistics and logic, not something you can't do. When I joined, under the old curriculum, there was a statistic course to bring you up to date. However, the curriculum was changed but I am sure there is provision for it in the improved curriculum. I am almost done with half of the program.

Good day @TBDL,

Did you get any feedback from the SIU - Special Investigations Unit?
Well, I did and gave the officer a call as to clarify my driving history.
All he wanted to know was whether I followed the process contingent on obtaining the Naija license - driving school, knowledge tests, road tests, learner's permit, and then the main license. He even asked if I paid to get the license.

So I believe if you get your facts right - which I did as I waited a couple of days, gathering insights before calling - you should be fine.

It's not that deep.

[quote author=TBDL post=68004767]

AZeD1:

No to number one.

Renew and get someone to get it for you and mail it.

Thank you for your response. I'll follow your advice.

Truth234:


These are statistics and logic, not something you can't do. When I joined, under the old curriculum, there was a statistic course to bring you up to date. However, the curriculum was changed but I am sure there is provision for it in the improved curriculum. I am almost done with half of the program.

Thank you sir. Can I pm you?

enocoded4life:

Thank you for your response. I'll follow your advice.

enocoded4life please can i pm you..

papaking1:


Thank you sir. Can I pm you?

Yes sir.

@papaking1 please tell us a bit about Winnipeg after your 10 months stay, please share the good, the good and the good


[quote author=papaking1 post=68017628]Hello house,
After 10 months in Winnipeg, I think it's high time I begin to plan for the future and leave this rat race. I have made up my mind to go into IT though I don't
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rs172:



enocoded4life please can i pm you..

Yes you can.

enocoded4life:

Yes you can.

Thanks, sent already.

Jumdah20:
@papaking1 please tell us a bit about Winnipeg after your 10 months stay, please share the good, the good and the good

Winnipeg is good if you are just coming from Naija but after some time, if you are the big dreamer type like me you will begin to think of relocating to another place with bigger opportunities.

Like all of Canada, you will basically be starting afresh here. Canadian experience and education are key here.

The city is geographically big but you can drive around the city in 2 hours or less.

There are so many Aboriginals and many of them can kill you for a stick of cigarette. Some of them are okay but the majority of them appear jobless with a good number of them homeless even though they get substantial benefits from the govt.

Most Nigerians here are into care jobs - personal support worker and security jobs. the major reason for this is that apart from being able to get, the jobs, especially the care job is quite easy (if you don't mind taking care of others, even bathing and cleaning their poo).

One thing I have noticed here is that factory jobs and other hard labour jobs usually pay less, so Nigerians usually just do the easier and better-paid job of home care. I have seen a few that owns their own business and other that have decent jobs but mostly its care jobs especially the women.

I have seen some people relocating to Calgary once they get their citizenship and I will probably follow this route when I obtain my citizenship.

The people are nice though with a lot of Indians and Philipinos.

Govt is very supportive and they help you with rent assist, daycare subsidy and there is a place (Provenchial) where you can go anytime to get furniture, mattress, clothes and other stuff to help you fill up your apartment for free.

Most places are good to live-in but if you have kids you will want to avoid downtown area because that's where the majority of Native lives.

Good day sir, pls how can someone go about skilled trade.. As a Roofer? quote author=vcole post=67943185]Let me just drop this here. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/become-candidate/eligibility/skilled-trades.html#noc
Barbers can apply for PR under skilled trades.[/quote]

Hey Esosa,
I know this has already been so long but do you still have this link? Can you add me up? I am just about to land and I need all the guide.

esosa4real:


It's a Doctors Pathway group, if you're a Doc and that's the group you intend to join, pls PM me so I send you the link.

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papaking1:
Hello house,
After 10 months in Winnipeg, I think it's high time I begin to plan for the future and leave this rat race. I have made up my mind to go into IT though I don't have IT background but I very good with computer and own a few blogs and ecommerce site I created myself.

I enrolled for python programming online but has been unable to give it enough attention. I need advise on where to start from.

A friend said I should take Itil certication and blend it with my management background. Another advised me to do A+.

I want to do something that I can easily get a nice job and also be able to start my own firm later in the future. I don't want to be an employee for long.

I really want to learn python language but I feel I need to have a more solid IT background before venturing into programming. Anybody in IT field here? Your advice is desperately needed please.

HI Papaking1,can you send me a pm on my email and we will talk more on your concerns..maybe a little chit chat might help..
email is iphyonyeabor@yahoo.com.

I am in Calgary though.Bless you

papaking1:


Winnipeg is good if you are just coming from Naija but after some time, if you are the big dreamer type like me you will begin to think of relocating to another place with bigger opportunities.

Like all of Canada, you will basically be starting afresh here. Canadian experience and education are key here.

The city is geographically big but you can drive around the city in 2 hours or less.

There are so many Aboriginals and many of them can kill you for a stick of cigarette. Some of them are okay but the majority of them appear jobless with a good number of them homeless even though they get substantial benefits from the govt.

Most Nigerians here are into care jobs - personal support worker and security jobs. the major reason for this is that apart from being able to get, the jobs, especially the care job is quite easy (if you don't mind taking care of others, even bathing and cleaning their poo).

One thing I have noticed here is that factory jobs and other hard labour jobs usually pay less, so Nigerians usually just do the easier and better-paid job of home care. I have seen a few that owns their own business and other that have decent jobs but mostly its care jobs especially the women.

I have seen some people relocating to Calgary once they get their citizenship and I will probably follow this route when I obtain my citizenship.

The people are nice though with a lot of Indians and Philipinos.

Govt is very supportive and they help you with rent assist, daycare subsidy and there is a place (Provenchial) where you can go anytime to get furniture, mattress, clothes and other stuff to help you fill up your apartment for free.

Most places are good to live-in but if you have kids you will want to avoid downtown area because that's where the majority of Native lives.

Alberta is where the money is. Why do you have to wait to get your citizenship though ?

maternal:

He must have migrated via pnp.

Alberta is where the money is. Why do you have to wait to get your citizenship though ?

Alberta is where the money is if that person is willing to move to Ftmac or Grand prairie for oil related jobs.

Calgary for example is now very competitive due to:

1. the high number of immigrants moving in.
2. the large number of grads uni's and colleges churn out especially Sait.

The care job people get easily in Winnipeg is quite tough for people to get in Calgary even with the health aid certificate.

Interestingly, an uncle moved to from Calgary to Winnipeg late last year to start a job with Manitoba Hydro, but there are definetly some careers choices that are almost non existent in the prairie regions.

papaking1:


Winnipeg is good if you are just coming from Naija but after some time, if you are the big dreamer type like me you will begin to think of relocating to another place with bigger opportunities.

Like all of Canada, you will basically be starting afresh here. Canadian experience and education are key here.

The city is geographically big but you can drive around the city in 2 hours or less.

There are so many Aboriginals and many of them can kill you for a stick of cigarette. Some of them are okay but the majority of them appear jobless with a good number of them homeless even though they get substantial benefits from the govt.

Most Nigerians here are into care jobs - personal support worker and security jobs. the major reason for this is that apart from being able to get, the jobs, especially the care job is quite easy (if you don't mind taking care of others, even bathing and cleaning their poo).

One thing I have noticed here is that factory jobs and other hard labour jobs usually pay less, so Nigerians usually just do the easier and better-paid job of home care. I have seen a few that owns their own business and other that have decent jobs but mostly its care jobs especially the women.

I have seen some people relocating to Calgary once they get their citizenship and I will probably follow this route when I obtain my citizenship.

The people are nice though with a lot of Indians and Philipinos.

Govt is very supportive and they help you with rent assist, daycare subsidy and there is a place (Provenchial) where you can go anytime to get furniture, mattress, clothes and other stuff to help you fill up your apartment for free.

Most places are good to live-in but if you have kids you will want to avoid downtown area because that's where the majority of Native lives.

Nice to have a view of winnipeg from the perspective of a recently landed immigrant..

In addition, Canadian experience and education are key everywhere in Canada. I would guess around 80% out of all the Nigerians I know that studied in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba uni's or colleges all have good jobs, and they are mostly Nigerians that landed as students. The remaining 20% still struggling to get good jobs are mostly from Calgary where competition is higher for jobs than other cities in the prairie.

Manitoba indeed has the highest number of Aboriginals in Canada, followed by Saskatchewan then Alberta. The prairie first nation and metis groups have a very rich history in Canada. Troubles in the west between whites and the aboriginals in Sask, Manitoba and Manitoba brought about the creation of the famous RCMP.

Philipinos and indians are everywhere in Canada. They have been migrating since the 70's and are still migrating. They have established solid roots in Canada. Nigerians would get there too soon.

I hope you find a city that matches your qualifications soon. If you came in though pnp, i do not think you have to wait til you get your citizenship before you can move aslong as there is proof that you can't find a job at your level of expertise. You might want to read up on that as i am not 100% sure. Goodluck and God's favour.

salford1:

Nice to have a view of winnipeg from the perspective of a recently landed immigrant..

In addition, Canadian experience and education are key everywhere in Canada. I would guess around 80% out of all the Nigerians I know that studied in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba uni's or colleges all have good jobs, and they are mostly Nigerians that landed as students. The remaining 20% still struggling to get good jobs are mostly from Calgary where competition is higher for jobs than other cities in the prairie.

Manitoba indeed has the highest number of Aboriginals in Canada, followed by Saskatchewan then Alberta. The prairie first nation and metis groups have a very rich history in Canada. Troubles in the west between whites and the aboriginals in Sask, Manitoba and Manitoba brought about the creation of the famous RCMP.

Philipinos and indians are everywhere in Canada. They have been migrating since the 70's and are still migrating. They have established solid roots in Canada. Nigerians would get there too soon.

I hope you find a city that matches your qualifications soon. If you came in though pnp, i do not think you have to wait til you get your citizenship before you can move aslong as there is proof that you can't find a job at your level of expertise. You might want to read up on that as i am not 100% sure. Goodluck and God's favour.

Very apt and on point @Salford1...all what you said are nothing but the facts..i mean everything.International students from Nigeria without even the PR and still on work permit after school don't look for jobs...they are the first to be absorbed even before the back home experienced loaded Nigerian PR holders...so true.

gentleiphy:


Very apt and on point @Salford1...all what you said are nothing but the facts..i mean everything.International students from Nigeria without even the PR and still on work permit after school don't look for jobs...they are the first to be absorbed even before the back home experienced loaded Nigerian PR holders...so true.

@gentleiphy,

Thanks for the heads up. Some of us will be landing as FSW PR with prior post-graduate and professional qualifications (which I know count for little in Canada).

Talking about getting the Canadian education (to aid getting a decent professional job role), for instance, will it be adequate for a finance person with prior MBA to re-do a full finance MASTERS degree or just take a DIPLOMA program that is tailored for the job role he intends to pursue in Canada


It will end in praise IJN!


CC: @maternal, @salford1, @blackbuddy et al, your thoughts will be appreciated, thanks in advance.

TEECANN:


@gentleiphy,

Thanks for the heads up. Some of us will be landing as FSW PR with prior post-graduate and professional qualifications (which I know count for little in Canada).

Talking about getting the Canadian education (to aid getting a decent professional job role), for instance, will it be adequate for a finance person with prior MBA to re-do a full finance MASTERS degree or just take a DIPLOMA program that is tailored for the job role he intends to pursue in Canada


It will end in praise IJN!


CC: @maternal, @salford1, @blackbuddy et al, your thoughts will be appreciated, thanks in advance.

I would suggest trying to get a job in the area of finance you would love to pursue in Canada first before considering taking a diploma. Some organizations pay for you to take certain professional exams required for the Job, and also provide training. I have seen cases were companies offer to pay for the candidates CSC exams which is a requirement for the job. Depending on the part of Canada you are relocating to, you can take advantage of the bridging programs offered by settlement agencies at little or no cost. In my opinion, for finance related professionals just arriving Canada, taking a diploma or another Masters program should be a last resort after exploring all options.

remiaig:
I would suggest trying to get a job in the area of finance you would love to pursue in Canada first before considering taking a diploma. Some organizations pay for you to take certain professional exams required for the Job, and also provide training. I have seen cases were companies offer to pay for the candidates CSC exams which is a requirement for the job. Depending on the part of Canada you are relocating to, you can take advantage of the bridging programs offered by settlement agencies at little or no cost. In my opinion, for finance related professionals just arriving Canada, taking a diploma or another Masters program should be a last resort after exploring all options.

Thank you @remiaig for your thoughts.

But really, I am a bit confused with the conflicting vibes.

1. Why are some folks in the prairies stucked on transit jobs? (They will most probably be professionals in Nigeria before relocating either through PNP or FSW- Agreed, most don't want to go back to school or don't have the resources to pursue that venture and just feel comfortable earning the cash from transit jobs) What is the underlying issue(s) here really- no/scarce professional jobs, advanced age disadvantage, no Canadian education, etc. Could the situation be similar in Ontario?
cc: @papaking1 and others, can you kindly explain this scenario further? some of us are curious!

2. I also read that you need to get the Canadian education and experience (maybe through school internship)...since most international students seem to be having headway in this regard.

3. Now, my friend @remiaig said a diploma or masters should be the last resort of a finance related professional...how does this landed PR finance professional get his own headway "assurance" job-wise? Except you say the post-arrival settlement trainings and internship (plus the pre-arrival trainings he has done before departing Naija) will suffice to get him started and landing a job in the interim...at least maybe an 80% assurance.

BTW, lets use Ontario as the landing bus stop for this hypothetical finance professional PR bros.


Other landed seniors abeg, please weigh in, as very important as information in this regard is, it is few and scanty for the most part


Thank you.


It will end in praise IJN!

Truth234:


Since you have a background in management, you may want to look into a free online masters program in Financial Engineering. Python, R, etc are a huge part of the program and you will be taught how to program from scratch. The program focus on how to build trading algorithms for financial markets, data analytics, quant research, etc. If interested look up World Quant University, it is a 2-year program.

please do you know any other online free masters program for other courses especially health or health related.
thanks.

doctorseven:


please do you know any other online free masters program for other courses especially health or health related.
thanks.

Masters, No but degree, yes.

remiaig:
I would suggest trying to get a job in the area of finance you would love to pursue in Canada first before considering taking a diploma. Some organizations pay for you to take certain professional exams required for the Job, and also provide training. I have seen cases were companies offer to pay for the candidates CSC exams which is a requirement for the job. Depending on the part of Canada you are relocating to, you can take advantage of the bridging programs offered by settlement agencies at little or no cost. In my opinion, for finance related professionals just arriving Canada, taking a diploma or another Masters program should be a last resort after exploring all options.

I agree with you.

Going back to school cost time and money, so it is better to explore all options first. Depending on one's level of patience, some would give themselves 6month, 1 year or even 2 years of job search in their field based on their overseas qualifications and experience before nursing the idea of returning to school.

The scenario above rarely apply to professionals that require licensure before being able to practice. Taking all the licensing exams and passing them demonstrates that the immigrant is competent to practice in the profession.

Just like jobs, the some good bridging programs in Alberta are becoming competitive to get admitted into. About 3 to 4 years ago, Alberta works would pay for the cost of sending recently immigrants to a college for upgrading and also pay a monthly stipends for the whole duration of the program, if the immigrant can proof that they can't find jobs in their field. A friend was paid his tuition ($16,000) for an 8month course in SAIT and was paid over $2,000 per month as stipend. Another also got his program of 2 years at SaIT paid for with monthly stipend, but I heard that this opportunity by Alberta work has been cancelled due to large number of applicants. It could be rumours though.

Some bridging programs with high success rates have also started charging candidates due to limited funding from the province, but there are still lots of free ones that an immigrant can take advantage of. It is important to get on a bridgeing program before taking up any survival job. Eligibility and cost waivers are often tied to the job status of a recently landed immigrant.

please gurus in the house,
this question needs an urgent attention.
i heard from a friend abount direct employment visa to canada.
He said Angent told him about that.so im asking is anything like possible for almighty Canada?
please and please once again,abeg help a helpless friend
seeking a sincere response.thanks

Hello all,
Can someone please help with this.

Akingsqueen:
Hello everyone.
Abeg my good people of Edmonton, help a sister out. We will be landing in September and would prefer to have a house upon landing.
Now my concern is that we all know that in every city, there's the good place to live and the bad (not so safe) areas.
Can someone guide me on the good areas or communities to search and reason. I have heard that the South East and South West area are good and safe enough.
We want a decent, accessible and safe area good to raise our kids.

Also, if you have any contact of a real estate agent, kindly hook me up.

Thanks all in advance.