Skills for Change
Somi Akiotu is an accomplished Program Specialist in Data Analytics at Skills for Change, actively engaged in enhancing program efficiency and participant satisfaction through strategic planning and data-driven insights. Prior experience includes managing a successful government-funded cybersecurity initiative, exceeding enrollment targets, and fostering collaboration with multiple partner organizations. A background in biomedical engineering is complemented by significant roles at Medcourt Support Services, where Somi developed and expanded a maintenance program that significantly increased revenue, and at various healthcare institutions, implementing innovative documentation methods and mentoring junior engineers. Somi holds a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical/Medical Engineering from the University of Bristol and the University of Surrey, respectively.
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Skills for Change
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38 Years of Serving Immigrants and Refugees. Skills for Change is known for pioneering programs that respond to shifting immigration and workplace trends. Skills for change provides new immigrants and refugees with a wide range of social services; free language training, mentoring, bridging programs, entrepreneurship programs, and employment and training programs for internationally educated professionals. The first program delivered in 1982 was an office training program that successfully led a group of women from Southeast Asia into full-time employment. Now a range of accelerated programs are offered to fit the needs of the newcomers and immigrants arriving to Canada from all parts of the world. Services we offer include information and referral, French and English language assessment, English language instruction, integrated language/skills training, employment preparation, business skills, mentoring and settlement services. Our Vision: We envision a Canada where every immigrant succeeds. Our Mission: We provide learning and training opportunities for immigrants and refugees to access and fully participate in the workplace and wider community. Skills for Change has received the Citizenship and Immigration Canada Citation of Citizenship Award; Conference Board of Canada Community Learning Award; and Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration Newcomer Champion Award for exemplary services. Services *** Employment Services *** Mentoring Services *** Immigrant Settlement *** Language Training *** Youth Employment *** Bridging Programs *** Programs for Women and Seniors