Workshops & Programs
We welcome all newcomers to take advantage of our services. The Immigrant Settlement & Integration Program is a great way to learn about and enhance your experience of settling and integrating into your new community.
PROGRAM TYPES
Service Type
Location
How to access your Library during COVID-19 - 疫情期间， 图书馆能为您提供的资源和帮助
Would you like to know how your library can help you during COVID-19? Please join this free online English workshop to get more information. Content...
English
August 28th, 2020
10 am - 12 pm
Online
Introducing British Columbia Family Law BC州の家族法紹介
Struggling with making a Separation Agreement? The procedures for Separation and Divorcing in BC are different from what is done in Japan. This is a rare opportunit...
Japanese
August 14th, 2020
2 pm - 3:30 pm
Online
How Parents Can Support their Children for Schooling
If you are interested to learn about how parents can support their children for schooling, you are welcome to join this free online webinar in Farsi on August...
English
August 19th, 2020
1 pm - 3 pm
Online
Self-Discovery and Empowerment for Women ? ﭼﮕﻮﻧﻪ ﯾﮏ زن ﺗﺎﺛﯿﺮ ﮔﺬار و ﻣﻘﺘﺪر میﺗﻮاﻧﻢ ﺑﺎﺷﻢ؟
If you are interested to learn about how to become a productive woman, you are welcome to join this free online webinar in Farsi and Dari on August 21st. ...
Farsi
August 21st, 2020
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Online
Cartooning Workshop at Home for Adults
If you are interested in recreation activities such as drawing and making cartoon characters, please join this free live webinar in English on August 20th. &nbs...
English
August 20th, 2020
10 am - 10:45 am
Online
Animal Aware: Wildlife in BC (Cantonese interpretation) 户外活动时，如何与野生动物共处 (粤语翻译)
Explore with Parks Canada expert to learn how to respect wildlife, stay safe and enjoy nature.
English and Cantonese Interpretation
August 14th, 2020
2 pm - 4 pm
Online
Resume & Cover Letter Writing Tips
Looking for resume and cover letter writing tips? If you are an immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join this free online workshop in English. ...
English
August 21st, 2020
2 pm - 4 pm
Online
COVID-19: Becoming Debt Smart
Learn about becoming debt smart amid COVID-19. If you are a Tagalog speaking immigrant living in BC, join this free webinar. Content: Mga Tatalakay...
Tagalog and English
August 21st, 2020
5 pm - 7 pm
Online
Self-Employment Set-Up and Opportunities 自雇生意的设立和商机
Are you interested in learning about self-employment set-up? If you are an immigrant living in BC, please join this free online Mandarin workshop. 您想了解什...
Mandarin
August 26th, 2020
10 am - 11 am
Online
Social Distancing For Adventurers 새로운 야외활동 모험가들을 위한 사회적 거리두기
Explore the outdoor adventures with health and safety precaution with Parks Canada Representatives. 캐나다 공원을 대표하는 분을 모시고 안전 예방...
Korean
August 21st, 2020
10 am - 12 pm
Online
Animal Aware: Wildlife in BC BC주 야생동물에 대한 인식
Explore with Parks Canada expert to learn how to respect wildlife, stay safe and enjoy the nature. 캐나다 공원 전문가를 모시고 어떻게 자연동물...
English and Korean
August 14th, 2020
10 am - 12 pm
Online
WorkBC Employment Service for Jobseekers
Learn about WorkBC employment services for job seekers. If you are a Korean speaking immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join this free webinar. ...
Korean
August 19th, 2020
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Online
Information and Orientation Series on Canadian Citizenship
Learn about Canadian citizenship through this information and orientation series. If you are a Tigrinya speaking immigrant living in BC, join this free series of we...
Tigrinya
August 14th, 2020 - September 11th, 2020
See the schedule
Online
COVID-19 impact on BC rental rights and responsibilities - 新冠疫情对卑诗省租房政策的影响
Do you know what the Covid-19 impacts on BC rental rights and responsibilities? Please join this free online English workshop with Mandarin interpretation to ...
English and Mandarin
August 28th, 2020
10 am - 12 pm
Online
Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants -租客和房东的权益与责任
Would you like to know more about rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants? Please join this free online English workshop with Mandarin interpretation t...
English and Mandarin
August 21, 2020
10 am - 12 pm
Online
How internationally trained computer engineers/IT “Fit into” the BC Job market
If you are interested to learn about how internationally trained computer engineers/IT fit into the BC Job market, you are welcome to join this free online webin...
Farsi
August 10th, 17th, 24th, 2020
4 pm - 6:30 pm
Online
What Employers are looking for after COVID-19
Interested in learning about what employers are looking for after COVID-19? Join us in this upcoming online workshop (in English). If you are an immigrant living in...
English
August 19th, 2020
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Online
Meeting Employer: S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Multi-Level Care Society 和雇主面对面：中侨护理服务协会
Are you looking for a job in the health care industry? If you are a Mandarin speaking immigrant living in BC, please join this free employer engagement online event...
Mandarin
August 20th, 2020
3 pm - 4 pm
Online
Employment Skills Development for SUCCESS - 成功就業系列培訓
Do you want to improve your employment skills? If you are a Mandarin speaking immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join this free online webinar. ...
Mandarin
August 17 and 18, 2020
10 am - 12 pm
Online
Clear Communication for the Workplace (Cohort 3)
The overarching goal of this comprehensive, 6 week, online, Clear Communication for the Workplace course is to help participants communicate clearly and effectively...
English
Oct 12, 2020
4-5 hours weekly
Online
Staying Active and Fit at Home During COVID19 - 于疫情间在家保持活跃的简单运动
Are you a Mandarin speaking immigrant living in BC? Join this free online workshop to learn about how to stay active and fit at home during COVID 19. ...
Mandarin
May 28th and June 4th, 2020
2 pm - 3 pm
Online
Health Care in BC
Every country has a different medical system. Every province in Canada also has some difference in the medical system. Understanding what the Health Ins...
English
Nov 23, 2018 - March 31, 2021
20 minutes
Online
Canadian Citizenship Orientation and Preparation
Are you planning to apply for Canadian Citizenship or already in the process of application? Are you preparing for the citizenship test? This self-help ...
English
May 28, 2018 - March 31, 2020
Self-paced
Online
Political Participation in BC
Do you want to understand how BC Governments are operating and how you can participate in politics in BC? This webinar will help you better understand:&...
English
Mar 28, 2019 - March 31, 2021
15 minutes
Online
Protecting the Environment
All immigrants need to learn how Canadians are mindful of their use of natural resources and how we can protect environment together. This short orientation w...
English
Apr 19, 2017 - March 31, 2021
12 minutes
Online
Transportation in Metro Vancouver
Are you afraid of taking the public transit in Metro Vancouver because you are not sure about how to use it? Or do you simply want to learn more about the Met...
English
Jan 05, 2018 - March 31, 2021
24 minutes
Online
Job Readiness and Life Skills
This webinar will help you to better understand the concepts of Job Readiness and Life Skills, identify barriers to employment, strengths you already pos...
English
May 31, 2016 - March 31, 2021
14 minutes
Online
How to Gain Canadian Work Experience
Are you new to BC and Canada? Are you planning to find a job? Most of decent employers will require you to have at least one year Canadian work experien...
English
Oct 13, 2017 - March 31, 2021
13 minutes
Online
Professional Development Networking and Job Search Skills
Are you new to BC? Do you need to get a job? Here is the important information that you might have missed when you try to find a job in BC. This w...
English
Oct 13, 2017 - March 31, 2021
14 minutes
Online
Resumes and Cover Letters
Learn about the tips of how to write resumes and cover letters effectively. This recorded webinar will provide you with strategies to plan and create e...
English
May 31, 2016 - March 31, 2021
13 min
Online
International Credential Evaluation Services (ICES)
This webinar discusses British Columbia Institute of Technology’s (BCIT) International Credential Evaluation Service and explains why evaluations can be evaluat...
English
Sep 07, 2017 - March 31, 2021
16 minutes
Online
Residential Tenancy Act of BC
This webinar will provide you with an overview of the BC Residential Tenancy Act, landlord and tenant responsibilities, and how to deal with any issues that aris...
English
Jun 13, 2016 - March 31, 2021
16 minutes
Online
Public Transportation in BC
This webinar will help you to better understand public transportation in BC, transit fares, subsidized transit passes and accessible transit. Registratio...
English
Jun 13, 2016 - March 31, 2021
22 minutes
Online
Kindergarten to Grade 12 Education in BC
Are you new to BC? Do you have children attending schools? This webinar will help you to better understand: the Kindergarten to Grade 12 education system...
English
Sep 07, 2017 - March 31, 2021
11 minutes
Online
Managing Your Finances
Are you new to BC? Navigating banking and taxation systems in a new place can be challenging. This webinar will help you to better understand:&nb...
English
Sep 16, 2017 - March 31, 2021
17 minutes
Online
Working in Accounting and Finance in BC (CPA BC)
What is your career goal in Canada? Are you good at numbers and details? Are you considering accounting field seriously? CPA BC (Chartered Professional Account...
English
Apr 20, 2017 - March 31, 2021
20 minutes
Online
Credential Recognition Process
This webinar will help you to better understand the Credential Recognition Process and identify that the credential assessment process may be initiated prior to ...
English
May 31, 2016 - March 31, 2021
12 minutes
Online
BC Labour Market
This webinar will help you to better understand the BC labour market outlook, the largest sectors in BC, regional differences in employment, and labour market res...
English
May 31, 2016 - March 31, 2021
11 minutes
Online
Alternative Career Pathways
Are you planning to change your job? Do you want to learn about changing career path?This webinar will help you better understand Alternative Career Pa...
English
Sep 11, 2017 - March 31, 2021
9 minutes
Online
Educational Opportunities and Supports
This webinar will help you to better understand Educational Opportunities and Supports including the benefits of formal training in your field of interest,&n...
English
May 31, 2016 - March 31, 2021
23 minutes
Online
Community Employment Programs
This webinar will help you to better understand Community Employment Programs including the Employment Programs of BC, Case Management and Self Service options, Wor...
English
May 16, 2018 - March 31, 2021
12 minutes
Online
British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA)
Are you looking for a job in the construction industry?This webinar discusses the BC Construction industry including current job opportunities as well as the BCCA...
English
May 31, 2016 - March 31, 2021
21 minutes
Online
Canadian Workplace Culture
This webinar will help you to better understand Canadian Workplace Culture and discover how ways of thinking, behaving or working vary from workplace to workplac...
English
Sep 07, 2017 - March 31, 2021
15 minutes
Online
Finding Housing in BC
This webinar will outline the different steps involved in renting or buying housing in BC. It will also provide you with information about subsidized housing and ...
English
Oct 17, 2017 - March 31, 2021
20 minutes
Online
Drivers License in BC
Are you new to Canada and BC? Do you need a driver license?This short webinar will help you better understand transferring your driver’s license from anothe...
English
Jul 01, 2017 - March 31, 2021
18 minutes
Online
Employee Rights in BC
Are you new to BC? Do you know your rights as an employee living in BC?Immigrants and employers need to understand what rights employees are given. This...
English
Sep 12, 2017 - March 31, 2021
20 minutes
Online
