Successful inclusion of newcomers (IRNA) is a free employment preparation program that facilitates the integration of French-speaking newcomers into the Alberta labour market.
To support you with your Canadian workforce integration, IRNA helps remove potential barriers to your integration by offering free, personalized training through your employment counsellor.
IRNA is for those who are interested in:
- Gaining a better understanding of Canadian workplace culture
- Seeking professional career counselling and guidance
- Acquiring Canadian work experience
- Support with the recognition of credentials and skills acquired abroad
- Improving their English language proficiency
- Improving their computer and digital literacy skills
Through IRNA, you will have access to the following services designed to support your integration:
- Thematic workshops focused on employment and professional integration
- Job shadowing opportunities to gain insight into Canadian work environments
- Networking sessions with immigrant professionals sharing their success stories
- Internship placements to build local experience
- Mentorship programs to guide your career development
- English conversation circles to enhance language skills
Make an appointment with an employment counselor
To make an appointment with an employment counselor, if you reside in Edmonton, Red Deer, or the Northeast region of Alberta, please contact us at 780-490-6975. If you are already a client, please contact your counselor directly for any employment-related assistance.



