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
Career in Trades
Interested in a career in trades? If you are a Russian-speaking immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join this free webinar. Content Содержа...
Russian
December 8, 2021
4:30 pm - 6 pm
Online
Rental Assistance Program (RAP)
Join us this upcoming online information session to learn about the application process for the Rental Assistance Program (RAP). If you are a Punjabi-speaking immig...
English and Punjabi
December 16, 2021
10 am - 11:30 am
Online
Application process for subsidized housing
Join us this upcoming online information session to learn about the application process for subsidized housing. If you are a Punjabi-speaking immigrant living in BC...
English and Punjabi
December 2, 2021
10 am - 11:30 am
Online
Clear Communication for the Workplace (Cohort 2)
The overarching goal of this comprehensive, 6 week, online, Clear Communication for the Workplace course is to help participants communicate clearly and effectively...
English
January 17, 2022
4-5 hours weekly
Online
Winter Driving in BC
Join us in this online session with a professional Driving Instructor to learn how to drive in Winter conditions. If you are a Tagalog speaking immigrant living in ...
Tagalog
December 3, 2021
5 pm - 7 pm
Online
How to Start Saving for RRSP and TFSA
Join us to learn how to start saving for RRSP and TFSA. If you are a Vietnamese speaking immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join this free webinar. ...
Vietnamese
December 10, 2021
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Online
Heads Up: An Introduction to Healthy Brain
Join us at the upcoming session (in Mandarin) to learn more about healthy brain, normal aging and dementia in BC. If you are a Mandarin-speaking immigrant living in...
Mandarin
December 10, 2021
2 pm - 3 pm
Online
Winter Ready: How to Enjoy the Winter Months and Keep Active Outside 冬季准备：如何在冬季享受户外活动
Wondering what to do in winter? Wondering what to do in the upcoming winter season? Let's get ...
Mandarin
December 15, 2021
10 am - 11:30 am
Online
Travel Insurance 旅游保险须知
Want to travel without hassle? Travel insurance can help! Please join this free Mandarin online workshop to learn more. 想来一场免于后顾之忧的旅行？...
Mandarin
December 1, 2021
10 am - 11:30 am
Online
BC Service Card App and Covid19 Proof of Vaccine
Join us in this online session to learn how to download BC Service Card App and how to get your COVID-19 Proof of Vaccine for travel (either through the app or via ...
Mandarin
December 9, 2021
10 am - 12 pm
Online
Personal Income Tax Preparation 个人所得税申报须知
Income tax season is near the corner. Would you like to hear from a professional accountant to help with your tax preparation? Please join this free Mandarin online...
Mandarin
December 8, 2021
10 am - 11:30 am
Online
Christmas Cookie Making at Home
Are you interested in Christmas Cookie Making at Home? If you are a new immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join this free online webinar in English on De...
English
December 9, 2021
10 am - 11 am
Online
Introduction to Family Sponsorship to Canada-加拿大亲属担保移民简介
Would you like to know more about Family Sponsorship to Canada? If you are a Mandarin-speaking immigrant living in BC, welcome to join our free online workshop in M...
Mandarin
December 10, 2021
10 am - 12 pm
Online
How to File Your 2021 Personal Tax Return-如何申报2021年个人所得税
Would you like to know more about how to file your 2021 Personal Tax Return? If you are a Mandarin-speaking immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join our onli...
Mandarin
December 3, 2021
10 am - 12 pm
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
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
