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
Personal Income Tax Preparation for 2022 Filing
Learn about personal income tax preparation for 2022 filing. If you are a Mandarin speaking immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join this free webinar. ...
Mandarin
February 24, 2023
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Online
Visiting the Chinese Canadian Museum-參觀華裔博物館(溫哥華唐人街)
Are you interested in visiting the Chinese Canadian Museum? If you are a Cantonese-speaking immigrant living in BC, welcome to join this free guided tour of the mus...
Cantonese
February 11, 2023
3:15PM-5:15 PM
Vancouver
Volunteering at Greater Vancouver Food Bank
Come and join us together in food distribution volunteer activity in The Greater Vancouver Food Bank! If you are an immigrant living in BC, welcome to join our amaz...
English
February 24, 2023
12:30 PM - 04:30 AM
Vancouver
Volunteering at Greater Vancouver Food Bank
Come and join us together in food distribution volunteer activity in The Greater Vancouver Food Bank! If you are an immigrant living in BC, welcome to join our amaz...
English, Korean
February 21, 2023
09:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Vancouver
How to Use CRA Online Platform and Apply for the New Dental & Housing Benefits
Do you know how to use CRA Online Platform and apply for the new dental & housing benefits?
Mandarin
January 30, 2023
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Online
Set Up Employment-Focused Social Media Profiles for Career and Network Development 建立面向就业的社交媒体账户以促进职业和人脉发展
Do you build your professional profile and connect to the professional network?
Mandarin
February 3, 2023 - February 11, 2023
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Online
Scan Documents and Sign PDF Files (for iOS users) 扫描文件和签名PDF文档 (限苹果手机和苹果平板用户)
Do you want to learn how to scan documents with your smartphone or iPad?
Mandarin
February 17, 2023 - February 28, 2023
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Online
Ensure Your Safety on Extreme Cold Days - 如何在严寒之下确保自身安全
Do you know how to ensure your safety on extreme cold days? If you are an English or a Mandarin-speaking immigrant living in BC, welcome to join our free online Eng...
Mandarin, English
January 27, 2023
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Online
Beginner Digital Literacy and English Language Course 初级面对面数码软件入门和英语语言技能课程
Do you want to learn how to use digital devices and improve English skills at the same time? This in-person course will ...
English
January 16, 2023 - March 9, 2023
Mon. – Thur. 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Richmond
Intermediate Blended Digital Literacy & English Language Course 中级线上线下结合数码软件入门和英语语言技能课程
Do you want to learn how to use digital devices and improve English skills at...
English
January 16, 2023 - March 9, 2023
Mon. – Thur. 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Richmond
Introduction to BC Services Card Application 卑诗省服务卡应用介绍
Do you have BC services card application on your smartphone? Do you know the application can be a key to access your account on other government portals? If you ...
Mandarin
January 27 and 31, 2023
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Online
3D Virtual Tour of the Senate of Canada Building | 三维在线参观加拿大参议院大厦
Join us in this Free Virtual Building Community Connections Activity to explore a 3D virtual tour of the Senate of Canada Building. If you are a Mandarin-speaking i...
Mandarin
February 10, 2023
10:00 AM -11:30 AM
Online
Free Science World Admission-Info. Session | 免費參觀科學館-信息分享
Join us in this informational session to learn about free admission to the Science World. If you are a Mandarin-speaking immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to ...
Mandarin
January 9, 2023
3:30 PM - 4:30 AM
Online
Hidden Techniques of iPad iPad 隐藏技巧学习
What do you usually use your iPad for? If you are interested to learn some hidden techniques of iPad, you are welcome to join this free online workshop. 你的苹...
Mandarin
December 3, 2022 - December 16, 2022
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Online
Family Literacy Program - Winter Schedule (Virtual - via Zoom)
Join a free DROP-IN program in English for parents and caregivers and their children (Ages 3-5) to play and learn together: stories, songs and interactive learning....
English
January 3, 2023 - March 31, 2023
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Surrey & Fraser Valley
Family Literacy Program - Winter Schedule (In-Person)
Join a free DROP-IN program in English for parents and caregivers and their children (Ages 1-5) to play and learn together: stories, songs and interactive learning....
English
January 3, 2023 - March 31, 2023
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Surrey & Fraser Valley
How to File Your 2022 Personal Tax Return - 如何申报2022年个人所得税
Would you like to know more about how to file your 2022 Personal Tax Return? If you are a Mandarin-speaking immigrant living in BC, welcome to join our online works...
Mandarin
January 27th, 2023
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Online
Free Settlement Services for Newcomers to Canada
Free Settlement Services for Newcomers to Canada / БЕСПЛАТНЫЕ УСЛУГИ ПО АДАПТАЦИИ И ОБУСТРОЙСТВУ ДЛЯ ВНОВЬ ПРИБ...
Russian, Ukrainian
From April 20, 2022
9 AM - 5 PM
Surrey & Fraser Valley
Working in BC
(Please note that this cohort is the last program before April 2019.) Are you working or planning to work in BC? Do you know your rights and responsibilities...
English
Mar 04, 2019 - March 31, 2023
Any time
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, 2023
20 minutes
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, 2023
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, 2023
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, 2023
24 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, 2023
20 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, 2023
17 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, 2023
11 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, 2023
22 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, 2023
16 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, 2023
14 minutes
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, 2023
16 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, 2023
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, 2023
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, 2023
13 min
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, 2023
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, 2023
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, 2023
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, 2023
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, 2023
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, 2023
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, 2023
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, 2023
15 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
July 1, 2017 - March 31, 2023
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, 2023
20 minutes
Online
