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
The Importance of Having a Will in Canada
Learn about The Importance of Having a Will in Canada. Free Online English with Arabic interpretation Workshop Contents المحتويات ...
Arabic
August 6, 2021
3 pm - 4:30 pm
Online
Landlord's Rights and Responsibilities in BC省房东须知
If you are looking for information about landlord's rights and responsibilities in BC, please join this free online English workshop with Mandarin interpretation. ...
Mandarin and English
August 18, 2021
10 am - 11:30 am
Online
How to Teach Your Kids About Money 如何培养孩子的“理财”观
If you are looking for information about how to teach your kids about money, please join this free online Mandarin workshop. 如果您想了解如何培养孩子...
Mandarin
August 11, 2021
10 am - 11:30 am
Online
Canadian Tax System for New Immigrants 加拿大税务系统-新移民须知
If you're looking for information about the Canadian income tax system for new immigrants, please join this free online Mandarin workshop. 如果您想了解加拿...
Mandarin
August 4, 2021
10 am - 11:30 am
Online
Labour Market Trends and Hot Jobs During the Economic Recovery 经济复苏时期的就业市场和热门职业分析
Want to know the latest labour market trend and hot jobs in BC?
Mandarin
August 25, 2021
10 am - 11:30 am
Online
Maximizing Your Virtual Job Search
Interested in learning how to maximize your virtual job search? Join us in this upcoming online workshop (in English). If you are an immigrant living in BC, you are...
English
August 18, 2021
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Online
Understanding Free Legal Programs and Services in BC
Join us for this upcoming session (in Mandarin) to learn more about free legal programs and services in BC. If you are a Mandarin-speaking immigrant living in BC, y...
Mandarin
August 4, 2021
10 am - 12 pm
Online
Family Law in BC: The Basic Laws of Marriage and Divorce
Join us to learn how to about Family Law in BC. In this session, we will go over the basic laws of marriage and divorce. If you are an Arabic speaking immigrant liv...
Arabic
August 16, 2021
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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
August 6, 2021
10 - 12 pm
Online
Introduction to Newcomer Seniors Benefits - 新移民长者福利简介
Are you a newcomer or would you like to know more about newcomer seniors benefits? If you are a Mandarin-speaking immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join ou...
Mandarin
August 20, 2021
10 am - 12 pm
Online
BC Housing Benefits Orientation-卑诗省房屋局福利和补助全介绍
Would you like to know more about BC Housing Benefits? If you are an immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join this Free Online English Workshop with Mandarin...
English and Mandarin
July 30, 2021
10 am - 12 pm
Online
EI and Federal Government Retirement Benefits-就业保险和联邦政府养老福利全解析
Would you like to know more about EI and Government Retirement Benefits? If you are a Mandarin-speaking immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join this free on...
Mandarin
July 28, 2021
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Online
Computer Literacy for seniors -How to use Google to Help Daily Life
Join us in this computer literacy session for seniors to learn how to use Google to help in daily life. If you are a Mandarin-speaking immigrant living in BC, you a...
Mandarin
July 29, 2021
10 am - 12 pm
Online
Drugs and Gangs Awareness
Join us in this online session with Surrey RCMP to discuss drugs and gangs awareness. If you are a Russian speaking immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join ...
Russian
July 29, 2021
6 pm - 7:30 pm
Online
Healthcare Assistant - Free Virtual Hiring Event
Looking for work? Join us at the upcoming virtual hiring event with S.U.C.C.E.S.S. MLC (Multi-level Care) Society. If you are an English speaking immigrant living i...
English
July 30, 2021
10 am - 12 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
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
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
