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If you’re a newcomer to Canada, we can help. ISSofBC provides free immigrant services including settlement support, employment programs, English classes, and more.
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Tri-Cities hosts successful employment week aimed at newcomers
September 19, 2018
Newcomer Employment Week September 10 to13 connected employers, service providers and job seekers with a diverse line up of events...
ISSofBC employees celebrate staff service awards
September 17, 2018
Over 250 staff gathered together to recognize employees who have dedicated their careers to helping build a future for newcomers to Canada.
Affordable Child Care Benefit – Province of British Columbia
September 17, 2018
Changes have been made to the Child Care Subsidy this month. Check out the link below for detailed information on...
Stories
LINC – more than an ESL training program
Weizheng Shen joined the LINC program to improve her English with the long-term goal of finding employment in her pre-arrival profession as a nurse. The last thing she expected was her LINC lessons would one day help save her life!
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Through our dedicated staff, volunteers and community partners, we provide a variety of support services for immigrants and refugees to help them get settled, find careers and learn all they need to know about starting their new lives in Canada.
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