In this episode of Great Canadian Leap, we feature the story of a Filipino Early Childhood Educator who came to Vancouver in 2022 to study at Douglas College and turned her Canadian education into a permanent future. Less than a year into her Post-Graduation Work Permit, she received an Invitation to Apply for Permanent Residency—a dream come true for many international students. She shares how choosing the right program, gaining relevant Canadian work experience, and staying focused on her goals helped her succeed in record time.

Tune in to learn:
*Why Early Childhood Education remains one of the most in-demand careers in Canada
*How to transition from a student to a worker and then to PR
*Practical tips for international students to speed up their immigration journey

Hosted by Ria Abesamis, RCIC #R708728, Founder of iConnectGlobal Immigration Inc.

This discussion features Bruno Lima, one of iLink Global Recruiting's past clients who Ria helped to persue to land his dream job in the engineering industry. Bruno shares how he was able to immigrate from Brazil to Canada with no fear of starting fresh.

Tune in to Ria and Bruno to hear:

*What helped Bruno land a job in Canada as an immigrant

*How challenges can push you forward

*Ria's tips for finding a new job in a new country

*Bruno's personal journey from student to permanent resident

This discussion features Joseph Jiao, one of iConnectGlobal Immigration's past clients who Ria helped to persue the study permit pathway. Joseph shares his experience: deciding start his life over in Canada to seek new opportunities beyond the Philippines.

Tune in to Ria and Joseph to hear:

*How Joseph prepared himself for a new life in Canada

*Finding acceptance in Canada

*Assimilating to Canadian culture

*Why you should take bold moves to get to your Great Canadian Leap

In this special episode Ria gets personal. This discussion features Ria's family: her husband Eman, and her daughters Sabrina and Julia

Tune in to the Abesamis Family to hear:

*The importance of finding a job you're passionate about

*Having the courage to move somewhere new for the people you love

*Tips on landing your dream job

*Experience on successfully switching career fields

*Important lessons that Ria has taught them growing up

This discussion features Kaede Kikumoto, a fellow immigration consultant and professor in British Columbia, Canada. Kaede shares his story: the obstacles he encountered growing up and coming to Canada, and his multiple Great Canadian Leaps.

Tune in to Ria and Kaede to hear:

*How Kaede knew he was trans

*The importance of finding a work-life balance as a business owner

*How Kaede became an immigration consultant

*Acknowledging all your feelings to heal