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
Canadian Citizenship Application Preparation - 加拿大入籍申請講座
After fulfilling their residency requirements, Permanent Residents can apply for Canadian Citizenship. This online Cantonese workshop will talk about the following ...
Cantonese
July 9, 2021
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Online
Citizenship Application – Minor under 18 years old
Learn about the Citizenship Application for minors under 18 years old. If you are a Korean-speaking immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join this free webina...
Korean
July 27, 2021
10 am - 12 pm
Online
Citizenship Application – Adult over 18 years old
Learn about the Citizenship Application for adults overs 18 years old. If you are a Korean-speaking immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join this free webina...
Korean
July 20, 2021
10 am - 12 pm
Online
Pharmacy Services & Fair PharmaCare 配药须知及公平药物补助计划
If you're looking for information about pharmacy services & Fair PharmaCare, please join this free online Mandarin workshop. 如果您想了解配药须知...
Mandarin
July 14, 2021
10 am - 11:30 am
Online
Introduction to BC Housing 政府廉租房和补贴计划
If you want to know more about BC Housing, you are welcome to join this free English online workshop with Mandarin interpretation. 如果您想了解政府廉租...
English with Mandarin Interpretation
July 7, 2021
10 - 11:30 am
Online
COVID-19: Vaccines and Updates
Interested in learning about COVID-19 Vaccines and hearing some updates? If you are a Russian speaking immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join this free web...
English and Russian Interpretation
July 7, 2021
5:30 pm - 7 pm
Online
T&T Supermarket Langley New Store – Free Virtual Hiring Event
Join us at the upcoming virtual hiring event in Mandarin for T&T Supermarket's new store in Langley, opening this Fall. If you are a Mandarin-speaking immigrant...
Mandarin
June 30, 2021
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Online
Outdoor Adventure Trip Plan 101
Connect with Parks Canada’s Learn-to Camp team for a family-friendly program. Learn all about planning your next outdoor adventure and feel more confident and ...
English and Arabic Interpretation
July 7, 2021
3 pm - 4:30 pm
Online
Job Search Skills & Career Paths Program
Are you struggling with Job search and need some help for better results? Come attend our workshop to learn more about effective job search skills and the Career...
English
July 13, 2021
10 am - 11 am
Online
Fraud Prevention and Personal Identity Protection-预防诈骗及保障个人资料安全
Do you know how to prevent fraud and protect your personal identity? If you are a Chinese-speaking immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join this free online ...
Cantonese and Mandarin Interpretation
June 28, 2021
10 am - 11:30 am
Online
Camping Trip Planning 101-加拿大公园局：露营规划 101
Join Parks Canada’s Learn-to Camp team for your next outdoor adventure! If you are an immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join this free online activity in...
English and Mandarin
June 23, 2021
1:30 pm - 3 pm
Online
What You Need to Know About Taking the CELPIP Test
Learn about taking the CELPIP Test. If you are an immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join this free webinar in English. Content Why cho...
English
July 14, 2021
2 pm - 4 pm
Online
A Practical Guide to Interacting with Police - 日常如何与警察打交道
Do you know how to interact with the police in your daily life? If you are a Mandarin-speaking immigrant living in BC, welcome to join our online workshop in Mandar...
Mandarin
July 16, 2021
10 am - 12 pm
Online
How to Gain Paid Canadian Work Experience Opportunities
Looking for paid Canadian work experience opportunities? If you are a Mandarin speaking immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join this virtual session. ...
English
June 23, 2021
10 am - 11 am
Online
UBC Law Students’ Legal Advice Program (LSLAP) 卑詩大學法學院 學生電話諮詢服務
LSLAP provides legal advice to low income individuals who do not qualify for legal aid. This service is provided by students from the UBC Faculty of Lawand is super...
English, Mandarin, Cantonese
May 17, 2021 - August 18, 2021
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Online
Introduction to BC Housing Programs
Learn about the supported BC Housing programs. Free Online English with Arabic interpretation Workshop Contents المحتويات ...
English and Arabic
June 17, 2021
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Online
Citizenship Application Process Orientation
Interested in learning about the citizenship application process? If you are a Mandarin-speaking immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join this free orientati...
Mandarin
June 22, 2021
10 am - 12 pm
Online
BC Provincial Benefits for Persons with Disabilities BC省残障福利金
If you're looking for information about BC provincial benefits for persons with disabilities, please join this free online Mandarin workshop. 如果您想了解BC...
Mandarin
June 23, 2021
10 am - 11:30 am
Online
Introduction to Family Law in BC
Are you interested in learning about Family Law in BC? If you are a Mandarin-speaking immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join this free online webinar in Ma...
Mandarin
June 30, 2021
7 pm - 8:30 pm
Online
Parenting Seminar - Helping Children/Adolescents' Brain Growth
Are you interested in learning about Helping Children/Adolescents' Brain Growth? If you are a Mandarin-speaking immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join this...
Mandarin
June 17, 2021
10 am - 11:30 am
Online
Subsidized Housing and Rental Assistance Program
Interested in learning about BC Housing and programs like Subsidized Housing, Rental Assistance Program (RAP) and SAFER? Join us in this online session to hear from...
Russian
July 5, 2021
2 pm - 3:30 pm
Online
Canada Senate Virtual Tour - 在线参观加拿大参议院
Are you interested in Senate of Canada building? If you are a Mandarin-speaking immigrant living in BC, join the online virtual tour to 'walk' around the grand buil...
Mandarin
July 9, 2021
10 am - 12 pm
Online
Cyber Safety for Teenager-青少年網路安全
Do you know how to keep your teens safe online? If you are a Mandarin-speaking immigrant living in BC, welcome to join our online workshop in Mandarin. ...
Mandarin
July 9, 2021
10 am - 11:30 am
Online
BC Housing Programs and S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Housing Services Introduction-BC省房屋项目及中侨房屋服务简介
Are you interested in BC Housing Programs and S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Housing Services?
Mandarin
June 25, 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
