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
Orientation on the Insurance for Home Owners or Renters - 新移民買房租房保險攻略
Join BCAA’s industry experts to learn how to protect your home and ensure you have the insurance coverage that’s right for you. Topics include what is included ...
Mandarin
October 25, 2019
10 am - 12 pm
Vancouver
DONALD’S FINE FOODS JOB FAIR
Looking for job? Learn about employment opportunities from Donald's Fine Foods and actually have an job interview. The company offers a competitive salary an...
English
October 25, 2019
10 am - 12 pm
Richmond
Christmas in Canada - Pasko sa Canada
Are you a Tagalog speaking immigrant living near Surrey? Come and learn about the Canadian tradition for Christmas, make friends and eat potluck together! &n...
Tagalog
December 10, 2019
10 am - 1 pm
Surrey & Fraser Valley
Guide to Becoming a Canadian Citizen - Patnubay Tungo sa Pagiging Mamamayan ng Canada
Are you a Tagalog speaking immigrant living near Surrey? Come and join this free workshop to learn about how to become a Canadian Citizen. ...
Tagalog
November 16, 2019
10 am - 12:30 PM
Surrey & Fraser Valley
Road Safety & What Drivers Need to Know - 도로안전 및 운전자가 알아야 할 필수사항
Are you a Korean or English speaking immigrant living near Richmond? Come and join this free workshop to learn about safe driving offered by ICBC Road Safety....
English and Korean
October 29, 2019
10 am - 12 pm
Richmond
Affordable Housing & Rental Assistance Program in BC - ናይ መንግስቲ ገዛን ሓገዝ ክራይን ኣብ ቢሲ
Are you a Tigrinya speaking immigrant or refugee living near Surrey, BC? You are invited to come to this free workshop to learn about the affordable housing a...
Tigrinya
October 26, 2019
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Surrey & Fraser Valley
Clear Communication for the Workplace
The overarching goal of this comprehensive, 6 week, online, Clear Communication for the Workplace course is to help participants communicate clearly and effectively...
English
November 4, 2019
4-5 hrs per week
Online
Job Exploration and Job Readiness - 효과적인 직업 탐색과 취업 준비
Are you a Korean immigrant looking for job and living in Greater Vancouver? You are invited to join this three-day job exploration and job readiness workshop ...
Korean
October 17, 24, 31, 2019
10 AM - 12:30 PM
Surrey & Fraser Valley
Employer Engagement for SUCCESS
Employment Engagement for SUCCESS program has invited CAC Natural Foods Inc. for a hiring event. The Company is currently hiring for the following po...
English
October 18, 2019
9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Surrey & Fraser Valley
Employment Services & Resources for New Immigrants
Are you a job seeking immigrant living in Surrey? Come to this free workshop to learn about: Employment Resources and Services How to build your network ...
English
October 25, 2019
10 am - 12 pm
Surrey & Fraser Valley
Starting Your New Career with Freedom 55 Financial
Are you looking for a rewarding career in financial services? Don’t miss out this great opportunity to meet top management face to face and get pre-screen on site...
English
October 24, 2019
1 pm - 3 pm
Burnaby & New Westminster
We Live Here - Explore, Connect and Know Your Community
Are you a Tagalog speaking newcomer living near Richmond? Come and join these 3 days of activities starting August 31 to explore, connect and know y...
Tagalog
August 31, October 20, 31, 2019
2 hours
Richmond
Parenting Support Series - Tagalog
This series has been developed to help parents and other care providers to be effective at parenting. It will be a discussion learning format where attendees will b...
Tagalog
October 5, 12, 19, 2019
10 AM - 12:30 PM
Surrey & Fraser Valley
Citizenship Preparation and Orientation Series (Arabic)
Do you want to prepare for the Canadian Citizenship exam in a interactive group environment? Come and join this free Citizenship preparation and orientat...
Arabic
October 12, 2019 - November 2, 2019, Weekly
10 am - 12 pm
Surrey & Fraser Valley
Free English Classes - Fraser, Vancouver
New to Canada? Come and join free English classes! We are recruiting students for these classes. Spaces are limited. Register your family an...
English
On going
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Vancouver
Free English Classes - Granville, Vancouver
New to Canada? Come and join free English classes! We are recruiting students for these classes. Spaces are limited. Register your family an...
English
On going
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Vancouver
Surrey Family Literacy Program
Join us Monday to Friday from 12:15 - 2:15 for Family Literacy fun. Children from 0-5 and their care-givers learn basic literacy skills and develop language togeth...
English
April 8, 2019 - June 21, 2019
Mon-Fri 12:15 pm - 2:15 pm
Surrey & Fraser Valley
We Need Volunteers
We are looking for you to join our ISIP volunteer team! Would you like to: Volunteer in an office or classroom environment? Share your talent and...
English
Jan. 21, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Mon-Fri 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Vancouver
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
March 28, 2019 - March 31, 2020
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, 2020
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, 2020
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, 2020
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 poss...
English
March 28, 2019 - March 31, 2020
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
March 28, 2019 - March 31, 2020
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. &nbs...
English
March 28, 2019 - March 31, 2020
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 ef...
English
March 28, 2019 - March 31, 2020
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 evaluated...
English
March 28, 2019 - March 31, 2020
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 arise d...
English
March 28, 2019 - March 31, 2020
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. ...
English
March 28, 2019 - March 31, 2020
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
March 28, 2019 - March 31, 2020
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:&...
English
March 29, 2019 - March 31, 2020
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 Accou...
English
March 29, 2019 - March 31, 2020
20 minutes
Online
Credential Recognition Process
Are you a professional with a license back in your country? Do you want to pursue further study in Canada or work with a similar capacity? Do you want t...
English
May 29, 2019 - March 31, 2020
12 minutes
Online
BC Labour Market
Trying to find your career path? Looking for a job? No matter which stage you are on, this orientation will be helpful for your career research by prov...
English
March 29, 2019 - March 31, 2020
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 P...
English
March 29, 2019 - March 31, 2020
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,...
English
March 29, 2019 - March 31, 2020
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
March 29, 2019 - March 31, 2020
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
March 29, 2019 - March 31, 2020
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 workplace; ...
English
March 29, 2019 - March 31, 2020
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 co...
English
March 29, 2019 - March 31, 2020
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 anot...
English
March 29, 2019 - March 31, 2020
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. Th...
English
March 29, 2019 - March 31, 2020
20 minutes
Online
