Our Valued Partners
At the Foreign Credential Recognition (FCR) Loans Program, we are proud to collaborate with a network of dedicated partners who share our vision of empowering internationally trained professionals to return to their careers in Canada. These partnerships—spanning educational institutions, regulatory bodies, settlement organizations, and employers—are essential to delivering comprehensive support, from credential evaluation to meaningful employment.
Our Funder
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is a federal department dedicated to enhancing the standard of living and quality of life for all Canadians. It achieves this by promoting a highly skilled and inclusive labour force and delivering a wide range of social programs and services
Our Partners & Associates
Financial Partner
VanCity
Vancity Credit Union, a values-based financial cooperative located in Vancouver, British Columbia, stands as one of Canada’s largest community credit unions, serving over 500,000 members. Acknowledging the vital role newcomers play in enriching our communities, Vancity is dedicated to fostering long-term partnerships that support their settlement journeys. The credit union is committed to providing equitable access to financial advice and services, with specialized programs designed to meet the unique needs of newcomers.
Prior Learning Partner
BC Plan
BC Prior Learning Action Network is a collaborative network comprising leaders from public, private, and community sectors across British Columbia. Their mission is to promote and facilitate Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition, a structured method of evaluating and recognizing individual’s learning through work experience, volunteer, and independent study.
Women Mentorship Partner
WEC
Regulatory Body Partner
CPA
CPA stands for Chartered Professional Accountant, a designation given to accounting professionals in Canada who meet education, examination, and experience requirements. CPAs are experts in financial reporting, auditing, tax, and strategic management. They work in various sectors, including public practice, industry, government, and non-profits, helping organizations make informed financial decisions.
Mentorship Partner
IECBC
ECBC stands for the Internationally Educated Professionals in British Columbia program. It is an organization that helps internationally educated professionals, such as engineers, healthcare workers, and accountants, navigate the process of getting their credentials recognized in Canada. The IECBC provides resources, training, and support to help these individuals successfully integrate into the Canadian workforce and pursue their careers in British Columbia.
Labour Market Partner
Labour Market Online
Labour Market Online is a comprehensive resource platform dedicated to providing current, localized, and relevant labour market information for British Columbia. Managed by Christian Saint Cyr, the platform publishes the BC Labour Market Report and offers various tools and resources to assist career professionals in navigating the evolving job market. These include monthly briefings, workshops, job postings, and detailed analyses of employment trends across over 80 communities in the province.
