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
UBC Law Students’ Legal Advice Program (LSLAP) 卑詩大學法學院 學生電話諮詢服務
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 q...
Mandarin and Cantonese
October 5th, 2020 - March 15th, 2021
4 pm - 6 pm
Online
Resumes and Interviews for Retail Jobs
If you are interested in learning about how to write resumes and acquire interview skills for retail jobs, you are welcome to join this free online workshop in Eng...
English
November 10, 2020 - November 13, 2020
10 - 11:30 am
Tri-Cities & Ridge Meadows
Interested in Retail Jobs? Get tips from an HR Advisor
If you are interested in retail jobs and getting tips from IKEA HR Advisor, you are welcome to join this free online workshop in English on November 5th. ...
English
November 5, 2020 - November 5, 2020
10 - 11:30 am
Tri-Cities & Ridge Meadows
Newcomer Orientation – Introduction to Community Resources (Mandarin)
Are you interested in learning about community resources for newcomers? If you are a Mandarin speaking immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join this free onl...
Mandarin
November 5, 2020
10:30 am - 12 pm
Tri-Cities & Ridge Meadows
Supporting Parents in time of COVID-19: Caring for Care Providers
In this community connections activity, join this parent support circle to learn how to become a better parent and/or care provider during the pandemic. If you are...
English and Tagalog
November 13, 2020
5 pm - 7 pm
Online
Resume Writing: Tips for High School & College Graduates
Would you like to learn some tips on resume writing for high school and college graduates? If you are an immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join this free w...
English
November 6, 2020
4 pm - 6 pm
Online
VWR International - Virtual Hiring Event
Interested in working with VWR International (a part of Avantor Sciences)? Check out VWR's upcoming hiring event. If you are an immigrant living in BC, you are welc...
English
November 4, 2020
10 am - 12 pm
Online
Career in Food Trading Industry
Interested in learning about a career in the food trading industry? Join us in this upcoming online workshop (in English). If you are an immigrant living in BC, you...
English
November 18, 2020
10 am - 11:30 am
Online
COVID-19: Understanding Government Benefits and Services: Transitioning to New Benefits After CERB
Learn about COVID-19 government benefits and services and how to transition to ...
English and Tagalog
October 30th, 2020
5 pm - 7 pm
Online
Canada Senate Virtual Tour - 在线参观加拿大参议院
Are you interested in learning about the Senate of Canada building? If you are a Mandarin speaking immigrant living in BC, join us online virtual tour to 'walk' aro...
Mandarin
November 27th, 2020
10 am - 12 pm
Online
Career Training and Education Options & Support 职业培训相关资源介绍
Are you interested in learning about career training options, and where to find programs and schools? If you are an immigrant living in BC, please join this free on...
Mandarin
October 28th, 2020
10 am - 11 am
Online
Looking for Work during the Pandemic: What You Need to Know (Mandarin)
Are you interested in what you need to know when looking for work during the Pandemic? If you are a Mandarin-speaking ...
English
October 26th, 2020 - October 28th, 2020
See the schedule
Online
Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)
Interested in learning about Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)? If you are a Russian-speaking immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join this...
Russian
October 27th, 2020
5 pm - 6 pm
Online
How to File Your 2020 Personal Tax Return - 如何申报2020年个人所得税
Would you like to learn more about how to file your 2020 personal tax return? If you are a Mandarin-speaking immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join this fr...
Mandarin
December 4th, 2020
10 am - 12 pm
Online
Meet the Employer: S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Multi-Level Care Society Hiring Event
Learn about job openings at S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Multi-Level Care Society. If you are a Mandarin speaking immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join this free hiring...
English and Mandarin
October 28, 2020
11 am -12 pm
Online
Orientation on Citizenship Preparation 公民入籍准备讲座
Need assistance to prepare for the Canadian citizenship test? You are welcome to join the free, online Mandarin workshop series of Orientation on Citizenship Prepar...
Mandarin
October 16th, 2020 - November 6th, 2020
See the schedule
Online
Clear Communication for the Workplace (Cohort 4)
The overarching goal of this comprehensive, 6 week, online, Clear Communication for the Workplace course is to help participants communicate clearly and effectively...
English
Jan 11, 2021
4-5 hours weekly
Online
A Career Development Resource for Parents to Support Youth
Interested in a career development resource for parents to support youth? If you are a Korean-speaking immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join this free web...
Korean
September 30, 2020
10:30 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
Nov 23, 2018 - March 31, 2021
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, 2020
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, 2021
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, 2021
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, 2021
24 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, 2021
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, 2021
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, 2021
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, 2021
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, 2021
16 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, 2021
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, 2021
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, 2021
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, 2021
17 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, 2021
20 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, 2021
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, 2021
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, 2021
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, 2021
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, 2021
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, 2021
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, 2021
15 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, 2021
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, 2021
18 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, 2021
20 minutes
Online
