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Alberta Immigrants Face Job Struggles Despite Qualifications

1/12/2025

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Story summary

Clare Muruatetu, an Ivory Coast immigrant, faces job challenges in Canada despite her MBA and UN experience.
A CBC/Pollara survey shows 54% of immigrants struggle with job hunting; 15% encounter credential recognition issues.
Alberta's immigrant unemployment rate stands at 9.8%, exceeding the provincial average of 7.5%.
New initiatives are being implemented to enhance credential recognition and improve hiring practices for immigrants in Alberta.

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Story summary

Clare Muruatetu, an Ivory Coast immigrant, faces job challenges in Canada despite her MBA and UN experience.
A CBC/Pollara survey shows 54% of immigrants struggle with job hunting; 15% encounter credential recognition issues.
Alberta's immigrant unemployment rate stands at 9.8%, exceeding the provincial average of 7.5%.
New initiatives are being implemented to enhance credential recognition and improve hiring practices for immigrants in Alberta.