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
Protect Yourself from Frauds and Scams 如何预防诈骗及保障个人信息安全
Having concerns about increasing scams? Want to be more knowledgeable about fraud prevention? Here is the workshop you're looking for. 担心日益猖獗的骗术...
Mandarin
October 19, 2021
10 am - 11:30 am
Online
Understanding the Mortgage and Credit System in Canada 房屋贷款及加拿大信用制度介紹
If you are looking for information about mortgage and the credit system in Canada, please join this free online Mandarin workshop. 如果您想了解房屋贷款...
Mandarin
October 13, 2021
10 am - 11:30 am
Online
Financial Literacy for Newcomers in Canada
Join us this upcoming online session to increase your financial literacy. If you are a Punjabi-speaking immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to register for this...
Punjabi
October 8, 2021
10 am - 12 pm
Online
deleezy Delivery – Hiring Event
Looking for work? Join us at the upcoming virtual hiring event with deleezy Delivery. If you are an English-speaking immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join...
English
October 13, 2021
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Online
Financial Literacy-Investment and Mortgage Essential
Would you like to know how to choose the right investment and mortgage product? If you are a Mandarin-speaking immigrant living in BC, welcome to join this Free Onl...
Mandarin
October 8, 2021
10 am - 12 pm
Online
Tips for Newcomer Parents on Choosing Childcare Service Providers
Would you like to know how to choose child care services? If you are a Cantonese-speaking immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join this free online Cantonese...
Cantonese
September 29, 2021
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Online
Introduction to Federal Election and Parliament Virtual Tour
Would you like to know more about the Canadian Federal Election? If you are a Cantonese-speaking immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join this free online ac...
Cantonese
September 22, 2021
1 pm - 2:30 pm
Online
Orientation on PR Card Renewal Application 永久居民卡（枫叶卡）更换申请指南
What to do if you don’t have a valid PR card or your card is about to expire? If your permanent resident card (PR card) is expired or will expire in less than 9 m...
Mandarin
October 1, 2021
10 am - 12 pm
Online
Career Options and Available Trainings for New Immigrants
Are you looking for help in Career Exploration? Come attend our workshop event to learn about career options, available trainings, labour market trends, and more...
English
September 22, 2021
10 am - 11 am
Online
English for Construction Craft Workers
This 10-week intensive English language and employment-focused course prepares participants for employment as construction craft workers by helping them develop the...
English
October 4, 2021 - December 10, 2021
10 weeks
Online
Government Funded Employment Programs from WorkBC
Interested in learning about government funded employment programs from WorkBC? Check out this virtual session with WorkBC's representative. If you are an immigrant...
English
September 22, 2021
10 am - 11:30 am
Online
Online Citizenship Test Introduction - 在线入籍考试简介
Would you like to know more information about Online Citizenship Test? If you are a Mandarin-speaking immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join our online wor...
Mandarin
October 1, 2021
10 am - 12 pm
Online
Info Session on Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
Learn about Canada Pension Plan (CPP) from a Service Canada representative. If you are a Korean-speaking immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join this free w...
English and Korean
September 21, 2021
10 am - 11:30 am
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
Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24, and Oct. 1, 2021
11 am - 1 pm
Online
Home Inspection and Maintenance Tips
Are you interested in learning about Home Inspection and Maintenance Tips? If you are a Mandarin-speaking immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join this free ...
Mandarin
September 28, 2021
10 am - 12 pm
Online
How COVID has changed hiring & job search
Interested in learning how COVID has changed hiring and job search? Join us in this upcoming online workshop (in English). If you are an immigrant living in BC, you...
English
September 29, 2021
10 am - 12 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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
24 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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
17 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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
16 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, 2022
20 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, 2022
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, 2022
18 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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
15 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, 2022
20 minutes
Online
