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
Family Literacy Program - Family Storytime in the Park
Join us for a Family Story time at a local park to meet other families with young children. Free activities will include an active play time, a circle time includin...
English
June 7, 2022 - August 16, 2022
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Surrey & Fraser Valley
Family Literacy Program - 2022 Spring Schedule (In-Person)
Join a free pre-registered IN-PERSON program for parents and caregivers and their children (Ages 1-5) to play and learn together: stories, songs and interactive lea...
English
May 21, 2022 - June 24, 2022
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Surrey & Fraser Valley
Family Literacy Program - 2022 Spring Schedule (Online)
Join a free ONLINE drop-in program for parents and caregivers and their children (Ages 1-5) to play and learn together: stories, songs and interactive learning in E...
English
April 19, 2022 - June 22, 2022
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Online
Information session on Saving Energy - ਊਰਿਾ ਬਚਾਉਣ ਬਾਰ ੇਿਾਣਕਾਰੀ ਸੈਸ਼ਨ
Join us this upcoming online information session to learn fundamentals of energy savings. If you are a Punjabi-speaking immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to r...
Punjabi
June 23, 2022
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Online
Introduction to Financial Literacy in Canada - ਕੈਨੇਡਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਵਿੱਤੀ ਸਾਖਰਤਾ ਦੀ ਜਾਣ-ਪਛਾਣ
Join us this upcoming online information session to learn about financial literacy in Canada. If you are a Punjabi-speaking immigrant living in BC, you are welcome ...
English and Punjabi
June 17, 2022
10:00am – 12:00pm
Online
Windows Basics - 微軟 Windows 基礎知識
Interested in learning about Windows Basics? If you are a Mandarin-speaking immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join this free webinar. Conte...
Mandarin
June 10, 2022
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Online
Using Translation Tools with Computers and Smartphones 在电脑和手机上使用翻译工具
Do you want to learn how to translate English webpages? Do you want to learn how to use the Google Translate smartphone app? You are welcome to join our workshop...
Mandarin
July 12th and 22nd, 2022
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Online
Hiring Information Session for the 2022 Vancouver Election
Are you interested in working at the 2022 Vancouver Election? If you are an immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join this free online Employer Engagement Ses...
English
June 14, 2022
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Online
Financial Management for Newcomers - Quản Lý Tài Chính Cho Người Mới Nhập Cư
Join us to learn about managing your finances as a newcomer to Canada. If you are a Vietnamese-speaking immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join this free we...
Vietnamese
June 17, 2022
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Online
Computer/Smartphone Workshop – Internet & Web browser - 인터넷과 웹브라우저
Join us in this workshop to learn about computers and smartphones. If you are a Korean-speaking immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join this free workshop. ...
Korean
June 2, 022
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Online
Health Care Assistant Career and Foreign Credential Recognition (FCR) Loan Project
Learn about a career as a Health Care Assistant and the Foreign Credential Recognition (FCR) Loan Project. If you are an immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to ...
English
June 1, 2022
10:00AM – 11:00AM
Online
University Admission and Preparation Process
Learn about university admission and its preparation process. If you are a Korean-speaking immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join this free webinar. ...
Korean
June 22, 2022
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Online
Useful Basic First Aid Tips - 알아두면 유용한 기초 응급처치 방법
Join us to learn about useful basic first aid tips. If you are a Korean-speaking immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join this free webinar. Conten...
Korean
June 9, 2022
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Online
BC Housing Rental Assistance-BC省租金补贴须知
Would you like to know more about BC Housing Rental Assistance? If you are an English-speaking or a Mandarin-speaking immigrant living in BC, welcome to join our fr...
Mandarin
June 28th, 2022
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Online
What You Need to Know About BC Family Law-BC省家庭法简介
Would you like to know more about BC Family Law? If you are a Mandarin-speaking immigrant living in BC, welcome to join our free online workshop in Mandarin. ...
Mandarin
June 14th, 2022
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Online
Child Care Services and Resources in Richmond 列治文托儿服务和资源介绍
Looking for child care resources in Richmond? Let's hear the newest from Richmond Cares Richmond Gives. 您想了解列治文的托儿资源吗？让我们听听 R...
Mandarin
June 15, 2022
10:00AM-11:30AM
Online
Information Session on RESP and RRSP
Are you interested in learning about RESP and RRSP? If you are a Korean-speaking immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join this free online information sessio...
Korean
June 10, 2022
10:00AM-12:00PM
Online
Financial Planning for Retirement 투자 및 재무 설계 설명회
Investing for your retirement is never too early. Find out great financial tools from this workshop to plan better for your future. Contents 내용 ...
Korean
June 15, 2022
10 am - 11:30 am
Online
Getting Ready for Small-Business Income Tax Audit 비즈니스 세무 조사 및 전략 설명회
Are you a business owner looking for income tax audit information? Come and join our free online Korean workshop to find out more. Contents 내용 ...
Korean
June 8, 2022
10:00am to 12:00pm
Online
Summer Break Activities and Resources in Library for Kids and Teens
Join us at the upcoming session (in Mandarin) to learn about Surrey Library's summer break activities and resources. If you are a Mandarin-speaking immigrant living...
Mandarin
June 3, 2022
10:00 AM – 11:00AM
Online
BC Housing and Rental Assistance Program for Seniors 政府廉租房和老人租金补助计划
If you want to know more information about government subsidized housing or rental assistance, welcome to join our online workshop. 如果您想了解政府廉租...
Mandarin and English
June 1, 2022
10:00am to 11:30am
Online
Explore Twitter App and Safety Guide 探索推特应用及其安全使用指南
Do you want to learn about how to access Canadian local news? This workshop teaches you using the most popular application in North America to know current affairs ...
Mandarin
June 10, 2022
10 am - 11:30 am
Online
Persons With Disability Assistance Program - برنامج مساعدة الاشخاص ذوي الاعاقة
Join us to learn how to about Persons With Disability Assistance Program in BC. If you are an Arabic-speaking immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join this f...
Arabic
June 10, 2022
10:30 am -12:30pm
Online
A Practical Guide To Interacting With Police-如何与警方打交道
Do you know how to interact and communicate with the police officers in different situations? If you are a Mandarin-speaking immigrant living in BC, welcome to join...
Mandarin
June 3, 2022
10 AM - 12 PM
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...
Mandarin
June 3rd, 2022 - June 14th, 2022
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Online
Digital Literacy and English Language Skills 数码软件入门和英语课程
Do you want to learn how to use digital devices and improve English skills at the same time? This online course will guide you to improve digital skills and Engl...
English
April 19, 2022 - June 13, 2022
Mon-Thu, 9:30 am - 11:30 am
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
Orientation on Citizenship Preparation 公民入籍准备讲座
Getting ready for your upcoming Canada citizenship test? Join our Citizenship Preparation Class to get you well-equipped. 您即将参加接下来的加拿大入...
Mandarin
June 14, 2022
10:00 am to 11:30 am
Online
Canada Senate Virtual Tour - 在线参观加拿大参议院
Are you interested in learning about the Canadian Senate? If you are a Mandarin-speaking immigrant living in BC, join us online virtual tour to 'walk' around the Se...
Mandarin
June 17, 2022
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Online
Introduction to Online Citizenship Ceremony-在线公民入籍宣誓仪式简介
Are you preparing for the Online Citizenship Ceremony? If you are a Mandarin-speaking immigrant living in BC, welcome to join our free online workshop in Mandarin. ...
Mandarin
June 10, 2022
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Online
Information Session with the Citizenship Judge-入籍法官与你面对面
Would you like to learn more how to engage in Canadian life and prepare for Canadian citizenship test? If you are an immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join...
English
June 28, 2022
12:45 PM – 2:45 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, 2023
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, 2022
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, 2023
15 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
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
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
Apr 20, 2017 - March 31, 2023
20 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 evaluated...
English
Sep 07, 2017 - March 31, 2023
16 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
May 31, 2016 - March 31, 2023
13 min
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
Oct 13, 2017 - March 31, 2023
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, 2023
13 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
May 31, 2016 - March 31, 2023
14 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
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
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
May 31, 2016 - March 31, 2023
23 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
Sep 11, 2017 - March 31, 2023
9 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
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 resou...
English
May 31, 2016 - March 31, 2023
11 minutes
Online
