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.

Settlement Services

In-person Workshop

Tenants’ Rights & Obligations - 세입자의 권한과 의무

Are you a Korean speaking immigrant renting a place near Richmond?  You are invited to this free workshop to learn about tenants' rights and obligations. ...

English, Korean Tranlsation February 5, 2020 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Richmond

Settlement Services

In-person Workshop

Personal Income Tax

Are you a Korean speaking newcomer living near Richmond, BC?  You are invited to come and join this free workshop to learn about what you need know about perso...

Korean February 14, 2020 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Richmond

Settlement Services

In-person Workshop

Income Tax Filing

Are you new to Canada and need to file your taxes for the first time? Then this event is for you! On Thursday, February 27th, our guest speaker, a CRA officer will ...

English February 27, 2020 6 - 8 pm Fort St. John

Settlement Services

In-person Workshop

Emergency Preparedness for Families - 家庭緊急災難防備與應變須知

Is your family prepared for an emergency situation?  Are you a Mandarin speaking immigrant living near Burnaby?  Come and join this free workshop to learn...

English and Mandarin Interpretation March 10, 2020 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Burnaby & New Westminster

Settlement Services

In-person Workshop

Student Loans

If you are parent, student or newcomer pursuing study for a future career in BC, you may wish to know essential aspects about student financial ...

English and Farsi Translation Februay 6, 2020 6 - 8 pm Burnaby & New Westminster

Settlement Services

In-person Workshop

Personal Income Tax 2019

Are you a Mandarin speaking immigrant living near Burnaby?  You are invited to this free workshop in Burnaby to learn about personal income tax filling.  ...

Mandarin and English Februay 15, 2020 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Burnaby & New Westminster

Employment for SUCCESS

In-person Workshop

Accouting Jobs in Canada

Interested in Accounting jobs? Do you have international education and work experience in accounting and finance? Want an accounting career in Canada? This session...

English February 7, 2020 1 pm - 2:30 pm Tri-Cities & Ridge Meadows

Employment for SUCCESS

In-person Course

Careers in Tourism and Hospitality

If you are newcomer living near Coquitlam and looking for a career in tourism or hospitality, join this series of free workshop that guides you to have a better und...

English February 6, 2020 - February 20, 2020 10 am - 12:30 pm Tri-Cities & Ridge Meadows

Settlement Services

In-person Workshop

Car Insurance Orientation

Do you know the difference between mandatory and optional car insurance coverage? Or what does this coverage really mean? Do you know you can choose to buy addition...

English January 22, 2020 2 - 4 pm Vancouver

Settlement Services

In-person Workshop

Road Safety in Winter and New ICBC Car Insurance Changes - Kaligtasan sa Kalsada sa Taglamig at Bagong Pagbabagosa ICBC Car Insurance

If you are a Tagalog speaking immigrant living near Richmond, come and join this free workshop to learn about the road safety tips in Winter and new ICBC car insura...

English and Tagalog interpretation January 25, 2020 10 am - 12 pm Richmond

Settlement Services

In-person Workshop

Child Care Resources in Richmond - 列治文托儿服务资源介绍

Are you looking for a child care in Richmond?  If you are a Mandarin speaking immigrant, come to this free workshop to find out child care information.  ...

English and Mandarin Interpretation Janaury 22, 2020 10 am - 12 pm Richmond

Settlement Services

In-person Workshop

Tax Return: How To Do It Right and Get the Most of Your Money Back

Are you a Japanese speaking immigrant living near Richmond and want to learn how to file your income tax return with better insight?  Come and join this free w...

Japanese January 25, 2020 1 pm - 3 pm Richmond

English Language Learning

In-person Course

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 See the schedule Vancouver

English Language Learning

In-person Course

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 See the schedule Vancouver

Settlement Services

Events

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

Community Connections

Events

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

Settlement Services

Online Webinar

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

Settlement Services

Online Course

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

Community Connections

Online Webinar

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

Community Connections

Online Webinar

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

Settlement Services

Online Webinar

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

Employment for SUCCESS

Online Webinar

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

Employment for SUCCESS

Online Webinar

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

Employment for SUCCESS

Online Webinar

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

Employment for SUCCESS

Online Webinar

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

Employment for SUCCESS

Online Webinar

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

Settlement Services

Online Webinar

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

Settlement Services

Online Webinar

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

Settlement Services

Online Webinar

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

Settlement Services

Online Webinar

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

Employment for SUCCESS

Online Webinar

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

Employment for SUCCESS

Online Webinar

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

Employment for SUCCESS

Online Webinar

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

Employment for SUCCESS

Online Webinar

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

Employment for SUCCESS

Online Webinar

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

Employment for SUCCESS

Online Webinar

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

Employment for SUCCESS

Online Webinar

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

Employment for SUCCESS

Online Webinar

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

Settlement Services

Online Webinar

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

Settlement Services

Online Webinar

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

Employment for SUCCESS

Online Webinar

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

Community Connections

Online Webinar

Building Community Connections

Do you want to know why you should get involved in the community?  Do you want to know how to make connections to your community easier?   Here...

English Apr 19, 2017 - March 31, 2020 15 minutes Online

Employment for SUCCESS

Career Mentoring for SUCCESS

Are you an aspiring leader? Our workplaces and professions need people like you. As a mentor to an immigrant, you will have the opportunity to assist talented newco...

English Ongoing Ongoing Online