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
Personal Safety-個人安全
Are you concerned about your safety while outside your home? If you are a Cantonese-speaking or Mandarin-speaking immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join ou...
Cantonese and Mandarin
May 21, 2021
10 am - 12 pm
Online
Let's Reduce, Reuse & Recycle Correctly 列治文循环回收及垃圾收集介绍
Interested in learning about the recycling & environment protection programs in Richmond? If you are a Mandarin-speaking or an English-speaking immigrant living...
Mandarin and English
May 19, 2021
10 am - 11:30 am
Online
Permanent Resident (PR) Card Renewal 永久居民卡续期申请须知
If you want to know how to renew Permanent Resident card, welcome to join this free online Mandarin workshop. 如果您想了解续枫叶卡的更多信息...
Mandarin
May 5, 2021
10 am - 11:30 am
Online
Latest Canadian Citizenship Online Application Guide-加拿大最新在线入籍申请指南
Would you like to know more about the latest Canadian citizenship online application? If you are a Mandarin-speaking immigrant living in BC ...
Mandarin
May 14, 2021
10 am - 12 pm
Online
How to Use Labour Market Information to Boost Your Career-有效利用就業市場信息助您職業發展
Do you know how to use labour market information to boost your career? If you are a Mandarin-speaking immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join this free onli...
Mandarin
May 12, 2021
10 am - 12 pm
Online
Residential Tenancy Act in BC
Join us to learn about the Residential Tenancy Act in BC. If you are an Arabic speaking immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join this free online session. ...
Arabic
May 17, 2021
6 pm - 8 pm
Online
Registered Disability Savings Plan and Disability Tax Credit
Planning a secure financial future for someone with Disability. You are welcome to join this webinar. Free Online English Workshop (Arabic Interpretation Availab...
Arabic
May 5, 2021
11 am - 12:30 pm
Online
The Journey out of Debt
Understand how credit works and how to take control of debt with a low income. You are welcome to join this webinar. Free Online English Workshop (Arabic Interpreta...
Arabic
May 12, 2021
3:30 pm - 5 pm
Online
Information Session with a 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 the Canadian citizenship test? If you are an immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to ...
English
June 9, 2021
1 pm - 3 pm
Online
Road Safety Awareness and ICBC Enhanced Care 道路安全知识和ICBC新保险制度
Interested in learning about the road safety and the ICBC Enhanced Care? If you are a Mandarin-speaking or an English-speaking immigrant living in BC, please join t...
Mandarin and English
May 12, 2021
10 am - 11:30 am
Online
Income Tax Return
Join us in this virtual workshop to learn about Income Tax Return. If you are a Farsi/Dari speaking immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join this free online...
Farsi and Dari
April 16, 2021
11 am - 12:30 pm
Online
Meeting Employer: Royal Academy 和雇主面对面：Royal Academy
Our online Meeting Employer event is on again! Royal Academy is opening its third facility in Richmond and hiring for different locations! If you want to know more ...
English
April 17, 2021
10 am - 11 am
Online
Meeting Employer: Statistics Canada – 2021 Census Recruitment
Do you want to gain experience working for the federal government? Statistics Canada is currently hiring. Be part of a great undertaking and join the 2021 Census...
English
April 15, 2021
1 pm - 2 pm
Online
How to Reduce Food Waste, Rescue and Redistribute Food to our Community
Join us to learn how to reduce food waste, rescue and redistribute food in our community. If you are an Arabic speaking immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to j...
English and Arabic
April 26, 2021
4 PM - 5 PM
Online
What’s coming next for Vancouver’s Housing Market: “The right way to sell and buy houses”
Do you want to learn about the right way to sell and buy houses?
Korean
April 20, 2021
10 am - 12 pm
Online
How to Plan for Will & Estate - 平安书制定及遗产规划
Would you like to learn more about how to plan for will or estate? If you are a Mandarin-speaking immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join this free online w...
Mandarin
May 7, 2021
10 am - 12 pm
Online
Orientation to PR Card Renewal Application - 永久居民卡（枫叶卡）更新申请指引
Do you know how to renew your PR Card or apply for urgent processing? If you are a Mandarin-speaking immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join this free onlin...
Mandarin
April 21, 2021
10 am - 12 pm
Online
Introduction to Canadian Law and Courts of BC-加拿大法律基础与卑诗省法院系统简介
Would you like to learn more about Canadian Law and Courts of BC? If you are a Mandarin-speaking immigrant living in BC, welcome to join this free online workshop i...
Mandarin
April 23, 2021
10 AM - 11:30 AM
Online
Hiring Event - Amazon
Interested in working with Amazon? Check out Amazon's upcoming hiring event for several positions. If you are an immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join thi...
English
April 29, 2021
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Online
T&T Supermarket – Virtual Hiring Event
Looking for work? Join us at the upcoming virtual hiring event with T&T Supermarket (in English/Mandarin). If you are a Mandarin speaking immigrant living in BC...
Mandarin
April 21, 2021
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Online
Income Tax Info for Canada’s New Residents
Join us in this orientation to learn about Income Tax filing for Canada's new residents. If you are a Tigrinya speaking immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to j...
Tigrinya
March 26, 2021
4:00pm–6:00pm
Online
Meeting with Employer: T & T Supermarket 和雇主面对面：大统华
Looking for a steady work-life and friendly workplace to work in? If you are a Mandarin-speaking immigrant living in BC, please join this free online employer en...
Mandarin
March 31, 2021
2 pm - 3 pm
Online
Career Paths For Skilled Immigrants 技术移民就业辅导计划
Interested in learning how Career Paths help skilled immigrants in Canada? If you are a Mandarin-speaking immigrant living in BC, please join this free online pr...
Mandarin
March 31, 2021
10 am - 11 am
Online
Understanding the BC Medication System 了解卑诗省的药物计划和服务
Interested in learning about the BC medication system? If you are a Mandarin-speaking immigrant living in BC, please join this free English online worksh...
Mandarin
March 3, 2021
10 am - 11 am
Online
2020 Income Tax Return
Join us to learn about the importance, benefits and updates about filing your 2020 income tax return. If you are a Russian speaking immigrant living in BC, you are ...
Russian
February 11, 2021
7 pm - 8 pm
Online
How to Start a Small Business in BC
Learn how to start a small business in BC. If you are an immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join this free webinar in English. Content What...
English
February 22, 2021
10 am - 12 pm
Online
Watershed of Metro Vancouver Virtual Tour
The virtual tour takes about 1 hour. It will be a short presentation on our local watersheds (Capilano, Coquitlam, and Seymour). We will get to know more about what...
English
February 23, 2021
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Online
COVID-19: Changes to Taxes and Benefits
Learn about the taxation system in Canada and how filing taxes changed during COVID-19. If you are a Tagalog speaking immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to joi...
English and Tagalog
February 5, 2021
5 pm - 7 pm
Online
BC Employment Standards Act Introduction - BC省雇佣标准法简介
Would you like to know more about BC Employment Standards Act? If you are a Mandarin-speaking immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join this free online works...
Mandarin
February 5, 2021
10 am - 12 pm
Online
Staying Active and Fit at Home During COVID19 - 于疫情间在家保持活跃的简单运动
Are you a Mandarin speaking immigrant living in BC? Join this free online workshop to learn about how to stay active and fit at home during COVID 19. ...
Mandarin
May 28th and June 4th, 2020
2 pm - 3 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
March 15, 2021 - March 31, 2022
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, 2021
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 15, 2021 - 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
March 15, 2021 - 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
March 15, 2021 - 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 arise d...
English
March 15, 2021 - 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. ...
English
March 15, 2021 - 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
March 15, 2021 - 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:&...
English
March 15, 2021 - 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 poss...
English
March 15, 2021 - 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
March 15, 2021 - 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. &nbs...
English
March 15, 2021 - 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 ef...
English
March 15, 2021 - 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 evaluated...
English
March 15, 2021 - 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 Accou...
English
March 15, 2021 - 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 co...
English
March 15, 2021 - 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 anot...
English
March 15, 2021 - 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 you...
English
March 15, 2021 - March 31, 2022
12 minutes
Online
