Empowering and Guiding Canada’s Workforce
Progress Career Planning Institute (PCPI) in Toronto, Ontario is a not-for-profit, business-focused organization. We offer career development and training services for individuals who push for success. Thriving on multiculturalism, we tap into the unique skillset and background that every professional brings to the table. For more than 27 years, PCPI has fostered strong connections with Canadian employers and local community partners because we believe this helps us find creative HR solutions to the demands of the Canadian labor market.
Our Mission
Building communities by empowering people to pursue their potential.
Our Values
Our Vision
A successful Canadian economy powered by the ingenuity and diversity of our working people. We envision a Canada where diversity is embraced, businesses are growing, and communities are flourishing.
Awards & Recognition
In 2016, Silma Roddau, the president of PCPI received the Leadership Award during the 6th Annual Share The Light Awards organized by Northwood Neighborhood Services. The Leadership Award was created to recognize Executive Directors and Board Directors who work tirelessly to lead their organization with vision and passion.
In 2010, readers of the Toronto Community News voted PCPI as the Silver Finalist in “Best of Best, 2010 Reader Choice Awards”.
In 2003, with partners City of Toronto Economic Development, Toronto Community News, PCPI created and successfully produced the first highly acclaimed IEP Conference.
Since 2003, these groundbreaking events, featuring senior executives and presenters from academia, regulatory bodies, and major Canadian corporations, have offered unprecedented networking and hands-on skill building opportunities for thousands of Canada’s Internationally Educated Professionals (IEPs).
More of PCPI’s Highlights
We launched one of Canada’s first business centers for Cultural Intelligence (CI); Commission of several research studies.
Our organization created the Advisory Council/Think Tank; and developed the Majority Report White Paper plus other promotional articles in key publications.
The Scarborough Chamber of Commerce officially recognized PCPI’s success by nominating it for both Business of the Year and Corporate Excellence of the Year awards.
In 2002, PCPI won the Scarborough Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Award.
In 2004, Scarborough Mirror readers voted PCPI as one of the best employment agencies in their area.
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