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
Clear Communication for the Workplace (Cohort 4)
The overarching goal of this comprehensive, 6 week, online, Clear Communication for the Workplace course is to help participants communicate clearly and effectively...
English
Nov 05, 2018 - December 15, 2018
6 weeks
Online
Winter Driving in BC
In B.C., fog, heavy rain and snow can create difficult driving conditions. To prepare new and experienced drivers to unpredictable road conditions during winter tim...
English with Tagalog translation
November 10, 2018
10 am - 12:30 pm
Surrey & Fraser Valley
COPEing with Toddler Behaviour
This series has been developed to help parents and other care providers to be effective at parenting children up to 3 years of age. It will be a hands-on learning f...
English with limited translation
October 17, 2018 - December 5, 2018
Every Wednesday 6 pm - 8 pm
Surrey & Fraser Valley
Diwali 2018 - The Festival of Lights
You are invited to Diwali 2018, the Festival of Lights at Queensborough Community Centre on November 4th, 2018. Bring your family and friends and enjoy the fo...
English, Punjabi
November 4, 2018
1 pm - 4 pm
Burnaby & New Westminster
Newcomer Youth Settlement Services
Newcomer Youth Settlement Services (NYSS) are services available to help youth settle and integrate into life in the Lower Mainland. These services allow youth...
English, Punjabi and Hindi
July 2018 - March 2019
Surrey & Fraser Valley
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
Online
Political Participation in BC
Politics affects our daily life. True democracy can be achieved only when majority of people living in the country understand how the government works and how they ...
English
Apr 20, 2017 - March 31, 2019
15 minutes
Online
Protecting the Environment
BC is known for its natural beauty. We must be mindful of our use of natural resources in order to protect the environment. Everything we do has an impact on the fu...
English
Apr 19, 2017 - March 31, 2019
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
April 4, 2018 - March 31, 2019
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, 2019
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, 2019
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, 2019
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, 2019
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, 2019
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, 2019
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, 2019
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, 2019
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, 2019
17 minutes
Online
CPA BC - Working in Accounting and Finance in 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, 2019
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, 2019
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, 2019
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, 2019
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, 2019
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, 2019
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, 2019
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, 2019
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, 2019
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, 2019
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, 2019
20 minutes
Online
