Staff share expertise on ePortfolios among peers
January 30, 2014
ISSofBC staff recently showcased their expertise on ePortfolios, a tool to improve clients’ language, soft skills and employment readiness, at...
Read MoreISSofBC helped over 600 refugees make Metro Vancouver home
January 29, 2014
Over 600 Government Assisted Refugees (GARs) from Iran, Somalia, Iraq, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Myanmar all made Metro...
Read MoreKaren community celebrates year 2753 in Surrey
January 16, 2014
The wind and rain didn’t stop about 500 people from joining the 2753rd Karen New Year celebration at the Bell...
Read MoreELSA students show holiday spirit leading food bank drive
December 19, 2013
What does 800 pounds of food look like? ISSofBC ELSA students in Richmond found out after they collected that amount...
Read MoreStaff shares volunteer benefits during settlement expo
December 17, 2013
Volunteering is not only a door to helping newcomers land a new job but can offer an invaluable experience in...
Read MoreJolly old Santa brings cheer to Child Care students
December 13, 2013
Hello everyone, big and small, at ISSofBC! Thank you very much for inviting me to your organization this week. I...
Read MoreCharades and melodies of the Mediterranean kick off holidays
December 9, 2013
ISSofBC staff kicked off the holiday season last Friday with a competitive round of charades, melodies of the Mediterranean and...
Read MoreISSofBC Settlement director co-chairs historic conference
December 6, 2013
Settlement Services Director Chris Friesen, as co-chair of the National Settlement Council (a pan-Canadian body whose members include representatives from...
Read MoreVolunteers celebrated for dedication to community
November 29, 2013
“ISSofBC volunteers contribute 44,745 hours to the community each year which is equivalent to 24.6 full-time staff. You are all...
Read MoreCBC mentorship program with ISSofBC wraps up a success
November 28, 2013
CBC-Radio Canada’s first career mentoring partnership for skilled immigrants came to a close last week with an informal ceremony at...
Read MoreISSofBC hosts Youth Common Ground Circle
November 25, 2013
From facing language barriers and isolation to learning English and making friends— this is the road many immigrant and refugee...
Read MoreStaff present at largest ELSA Net Conference
November 22, 2013
November 22, 2013 – During BC’s largest English Language Services for Adults (ELSA) professional development conference, ISSofBC staff presented one-third...
Read MoreSpooktacular Halloween at ISSofBC
November 1, 2013
Students, staff, clients and childcare children dressed as ghosts, vampires, witches and even a hot dog on Thursday to celebrate...
Read MoreISSofBC staff to train regional teachers on student portfolios
October 29, 2013
October 29, 2013 – Lisa Herrera, Lead Instructional Coordinator for the ISSofBC ELSA Program, is now one of 12 Regional...
Read MoreChildren enjoy autumn at Vancouver farm
October 25, 2013
ISSofBC’s childcare students pet horses, collected colourful fall leaves, jumped in hay and took home prized pumpkins this week during...
Read MoreISSofBC connects to community at Public Services Expo
October 24, 2013
The third annual Public Services Expo in Surrey was a unique opportunity for organizations to showcase their services and for...
Read MoreChinese Study Mission learns from ISSofBC
October 24, 2013
ISSofBC recently hosted a study mission from China for a CIDA-funded project to draw on Canadian experience in “One-Stop Shop”...
Read MoreELSA students show their green thumbs in Richmond
October 23, 2013
ISSofBC’s ELSA literacy class in Richmond showed their green thumbs Tuesday by weeding and planning a garden on their new...
Read MoreNewcomer youth get help coping through My Circle
October 22, 2013
School’s out for the summer, but in a Port Moody Secondary portable, a dozen teens circle a table dabbling in...
Read MoreISSofBC Tri-Cities hosts staff social and potluck
October 10, 2013
ISSofBC employees from different departments in Tri-Cities and Maple Ridge shared their knowledge of the organization through an interactive puzzle...
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