Doors open at ISSofBC Welcome Centre – Surrey
December 5, 2018
ISSofBC is now providing essential settlement and career services for immigrants and refugees in Surrey - a community the organization has served for many years.
Read MoreCULTURAL EDGE training for employers on November 30
November 8, 2018
Employers still have time to register for Cultural Edge’s November 30 class! This unique cultural competency training helps employers gain...
Read MoreISSofBC welcomes increased diversity of refugees
November 2, 2018
Over 270 refugees from Syria, Eritrea, Iran, Myanmar and Iraq arrived at ISSofBC Welcome Centre July to late September with...
Read MoreJobseekers make pitch for plum IT jobs in Talent Den
October 18, 2018
Eleven internationally-trained professionals faced IT employers to pitch for jobs in BC’s first ever Talent Den Tuesday afternoon. This was...
Read MoreLINC 2/3 class wins BC-wide literacy contest
October 15, 2018
LINC teacher Shehnaz Rahman’s CLB 2/3 class was rewarded for their enthusiasm and hard work when they won the literacy...
Read MoreNewcomer youth raise awareness on discrimination
October 11, 2018
ISSofBC newcomer youth clients took action against discrimination developing an awareness video and hosting a public forum at ISSofBC Welcome...
Read MoreBike Host gets newcomers cycling in Metro Vancouver
October 5, 2018
Over the summer 38 newcomers to Canada spent time with local cycling volunteer hosts learning how to bike safely and happily around Metro Vancouver thanks to a partnership between ISSofBC and Hub Cycling.
Read MoreISSofBC bursary award honours long-term volunteer
September 25, 2018
The Marian Dewitt Bursary was one among seven bursaries awarded to ISSofBC clients at the Annual General Meeting held September...
Read MoreNewcomer Employment Week in Tri-Cities a success
September 19, 2018
Newcomer Employment Week September 10 to13 connected employers, service providers and job seekers with a diverse line up of events...
Read MoreISSofBC 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.
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