Internationally Educated Professionals Conference

Now in its seventh successful year, the IEP Conference is regarded as one of the most innovative and respectful events for skilled newcomers seeking practical career advice.

The Internationally Educated Professionals Conference is an annual event at the Metro Convenetion Centre offering an innovative, highly focused and productive platform for professionals seeking practical action plans for employment. Every year the event attracts over 1600 participants making it one of the biggest events of its kind in the GTA.

The ultimate goal of this event is to connect the skills, enthusiasm and potential of this unique labour pool with relevant stakeholders: employers, industry representatives, government officials, regulatory/accreditation bodies, educational institutions and key associations.

Conference Highlights include:

• Spotlight on five major sectors including Finance & Accounting; Information and Communications Technology (ICT); Healthcare and Related Professions; Engineering; Human Resources, Sales and Marketing

• Sector sessions featuring interactive, solutions oriented discussions and panels on accessing the Toronto job market

• Concurrent workshops on job search strategies and practical tips, linking IEPs with employer needs

• Marketplace - the conference’s one stop venue for the latest on accreditation, certification, education, training, employment and employer information

• Directory of Resources - a unique, information-packed compendium, essential for every IEP - updated annually

Progress Career Planning Institute (PCPI) has been at the helm of this extraordinary initiative since 2002. PCPI's mission is to align career development and cultural intelligence for individuals and organizations to enhance performance in a multi-cultural workforce.

Toronto Workforce Innovation Group sits on the advisory committee and delivers information on local labour market trends in Toronto.

Other Partners and Committe Members include:

ACCESS, AYCE, Certified General Accountants Ontario, City of Toronto Economic Development, COSTI, Royal Bank of Canada, Seneca College, Skills for Change, Social Services Departments, Statistics Canada, TD Canada Trust, Toronto Regional Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC), University of Toronto, Working Skills Centre, World Educational Services (WES).