New Welcome house playground named in donor’s honour
June 10, 2014
Over 40 years ago Edith Lando volunteered at ISSofBC to help Ismaili refugees fleeing Uganda resettle in Vancouver. Four decades...
Read MoreISSofBC participates in Squamish Children’s Health Fair
May 29, 2014
ISSofBC staff and students in Squamish highlighted free English classes available to newcomers in the Sea to Sky Corridor and...
Read MoreBC government renews LCC Education Quality Assurance designation
May 29, 2014
ISS Language and Career College of BC is celebrating this month! The BC government has confirmed the renewal of LCC’s...
Read MoreNewcomer entrepreneurs connect with experienced business owners
May 23, 2014
Over 15 successful business owners with immigrant backgrounds shared their experience and business know-how with aspiring newcomer entrepreneurs during the...
Read MoreStaff demonstrate ISSofBC’s strengths in ESL industry
May 22, 2014
ISSofBC Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) staff shared their expertise among peers early May during Canada’s premier English...
Read MoreRefugee Newcomers in Metro Vancouver
May 16, 2014
This comprehensive resource created by ISSofBC includes numbers of refugees resettled, personal stories and maps on settlement patterns in Metro...
Read MoreLINC students run water station for thirsty athletes
May 8, 2014
Athletes running last weekend’s BMO Vancouver Marathon were well hydrated during the 42 kilometre race thanks in part to a...
Read MoreLCC connects graduates to university in Canada
April 29, 2014
Students who successfully graduate from a number of ISS Language and Career College of BC (LCC) programs can now bypass...
Read MoreISSofBC launches online LINC classes
April 25, 2014
ISSofBC’s Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada program (LINC) has gone live with over 25 blended online and in-class courses...
Read MoreNesika awardee donates award money to building fund
April 22, 2014
ISSofBC’s New Welcome House building fund received a boost in the form of a $5,000 donation from Ed Eduljee, this...
Read MoreISSofBC receives seventh Great Place to Work® award
April 17, 2014
ISSofBC has been recognized once again as one of this year’s Best Workplaces in Canada, joining 49 other companies nationwide...
Read MoreRefugee Newcomers in Surrey
April 11, 2014
Learn about refugee populations in Surrey including numbers resettled, personal stories and maps on the arrival and settlement patterns from...
Read MoreMAPLE 2.0 receives CIC award for best workplace integration
March 28, 2014
MAPLE 2.0 – Mentorship in Action, a national internship project ISSofBC is involved in as the Vancouver delivery partner, recently...
Read MoreCIC Settlement and LINC program kicks in April 1
March 27, 2014
ISSofBC’s new Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) Settlement and LINC program kicks in Tuesday, April 1 replacing the provincial government...
Read MoreLCC rolls out course for immigrant architects and engineers
March 14, 2014
Skilled immigrants who want to advance their professional and technical English skills can now get the training they need in...
Read MoreLangley aviation event takes ISSofBC girls to new heights
March 11, 2014
Hundreds of women and girls including ISSofBC staff, clients and friends were given the chance to learn about aviation last...
Read MoreClients share success stories at professionals conference
February 25, 2014
“Last year I was in the audience like you and was inspired by the speakers. Now I’m back a year...
Read MoreISSofBC hosts hockey night in Langley
February 20, 2014
The Langley Rivermen, BCHL Mainland Hockey Division leaders, now have a new group of fans cheering them on thanks to...
Read MoreNew West community celebrates diversity
February 19, 2014
New Westminster embraced diversity with open arms last Saturday at the New Westminster Welcoming and Inclusive (WINS) celebration at Century...
Read MoreJob Options Career Talk
February 14, 2014
ISSofBC Career Services’ clients learned about hiring practices and benefits of working or volunteering with a number of Canada’s leading...
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