Supporting LGBTQ2AS+ Newcomers for Employment in Canada

The purpose of this project is to develop and expand the Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomer’s (EMCN) career development processes and supports for LGBTQ+ immigrants and refugees in their Rainbow Refuge and Bridging and Training Programs. Settlement practitioners and social workers have identified LGBTQ+ newcomers as especially vulnerable to systemic barriers when applying for work upon arrival in Canada. EMCN seeks to better understand the nature of these barriers in order to enhance its programs and offer specialized support that sexual minority newcomers need to be successful in their search for employment, retaining employment, and pursuing successful careers.

Faculty Supervisor:

Dominique Clément;Jennifer Braun

Student:

Partner:

Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

University of Alberta

Program: