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SUMMARY:Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for your interest in the Career Paths program!   \nISSofBC is a non-profit organization\, and Career Paths is an employment program designed to assist newcomers in reconnecting with their pre-arrival occupations/careers. The program is government-funded and comes at no cost to you. Here are some of the services we offer:    \n\nFUNDED Skills Training and Upgrading   \n\n\nACTION PLANNING based on your career goals   \n\n\nCREDENTIAL EVALUATION    \n\n\nOne-On-One JOB SEARCH Support   \n\n\nMENTORING OPPORTUNITIES   \n\n\nEMPLOYER OR INDUSTRY EVENTS FOR NETWORKING    \n\n\nEMPLOYER CONNECTIONS   \n\n\nPRACTICUM OPPORTUNITIES (can include RELATED/ALIGNED OCCUPATIONS)   \n\nThank you for your interest in participating in the Career Paths Information Session at ISSofBC! \nAs a skilled immigrant\, this is your opportunity to learn how Career Paths can assist you with returning to your pre-arrival profession. \nIn this session you will learn more information on our services\, such as: \n– Credential evaluations and obtaining BC licenses \n– Regulatory body and association memberships \n– Skills and course funding \n– Career planning and job search support \n– Work placement opportunities \n– Connections to BC employers \n– Access to BC Mentors \nThank you for your interest and look forward to meeting you soon! \nCareer Paths Team
URL:https://issbc.org/event/career-paths-for-skilled-immigrants-information-session-3/2026-06-02/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Find Work
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ORGANIZER;CN="career paths":MAILTO:careerpaths@issbc.org
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SUMMARY:Global Talent Loans Program Info Session - Online
DESCRIPTION:Global Talent Loans Program is part of the Foreign Credential Recognition (FCR) Project in Canada\, and we are the service provider for BC residents who are:\n\nPermanent Residents\n\n\n\nNaturalized Canadian Citizens\n\n\n\nProtected Person / Granted Refugee\n\n\n\n\n\nOur info session will cover the following: \n\nOverview of Global Talent Loans Program\n\n\n\nEligibility Criteria\n\n\n\nProgram Offerings\n\n\n\n\n\nOur info sessions are held regularly on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:00pm PDT
URL:https://issbc.org/event/global-talent-loans-program-info-session-online/2026-06-02/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Find Work
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SUMMARY:Networking Workshop- BC NSP & Safe Haven
DESCRIPTION:Are you new to British Columbia and looking to expand your professional and social network? Join us for an engaging and practical networking workshop designed specifically for newcomers. Learn essential tips for effective networking in the Canadian context\, gain confidence in starting conversations\, and discover local resources to help you grow your connections.  \n\nEligibility Requirements: \n\nBC Provincial Nominees or BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration candidates. \n\nWork permit holders \n\nStudy permit holders: You are an international post-secondary student with a valid study permit and cannot access similar services at your institution. \n\nNaturalized Canadian citizens: You have language barriers and need culturally appropriate services. \n\nOther immigration statuses: \n\nRefugee claimants: You have submitted a refugee claim and received any of the following documents: Confirmation of Referral letter (CoRL)\, Acknowledgement of Claim (AOC)\, Refugee Protection Claim Document (RPCD)\, or Client Application Summary. \n\nCanada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) visa holders.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/networking-workshop-bc-nsp-safe-haven-2/
LOCATION:Virtual MS Teams
CATEGORIES:Find Work
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ORGANIZER;CN="ISSofBC - Freshta Hashim":MAILTO:freshta.hashim@issbc.org
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SUMMARY:Citizenship Online Application Webinar for Korean Immigrants
DESCRIPTION:Korean/English \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will guide you through the essential documents and application process for adult applicants\, minors applying independently\, and minors applying with a parent\, using clear online examples. Even if you aren’t planning to apply immediately\, we invite all Korean permanent residents to our Canadian Citizenship Online Application Webinar. This session is scheduled for the evening to accommodate working professionals. Join us to receive the essential information you need! \n\nWhat You Will Learn: \n\n\n	Adult Eligibility & Required Documents (Subsection 5(1) CIT 0002)\n\n\n\n	Applying for Minors: Parental Sponsorship vs. Independent Application (Subsection 5(2) vs. 5(1))\n\n\n\n	Step-by-step: How to fill out online application forms with samples\n\n\n\n	Next Steps: Processing your application after submission\n\n\n\n	Important Documents to keep while living in Canada.\n\n\nEligibility Criteria: \n\n❑ Permanent Residents (PRs) who obtained their status within the past six years are classified as economic class permanent residents. \n\n❑ Protected Person\, as defined in S.95 of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protect Act (IRPA) \n\nFor Registration and Inquiries: Send an email to [isabel.lee@issbc.org] with this webinar title\, your legal name and phone number \n\n\n\n성인 신청자\, 미성년자 단독 신청자\, 미성년자 동반 신청자를 위한 필수 서류 및 신청 절차를 명확한 온라인 샘플들을 통해 안내해 드립니다. 당장 신청할 계획이 없더라도 모든 한인 영주권자 여러분을 캐나다 시민권 온라인 신청 웨비나에 초대합니다. 직장인들을 위해 저녁 시간에 진행되는 이번 웨비나에 꼭 참여하셔서 필요한 정보를 얻으세요! \n\n강의 내용 안내 \n\n18세 이상 성인 신청 자격 및 증빙 서류 \n\n\n	부모 동반 신청 vs 미성년 단독 신청 차이점 및 준비 사항\n\n\n\n	실제 샘플을 통한 정확한 입력 방법 안내\n\n\n\n	서류 제출 이후의 프로세스 및 진행 단계 안내\n\n\n\n	캐나다 생활 중 꼭 챙겨야 할 중요 서류 및 내용\n\n\n참가자격: 강좌일 기준 영주권 취득한지 6년이내 영주권자 (경제 이민의 경우) 또는 난민보호 대상자 \n\n등록 및 문의: isabel.lee@issbc.org 로 강좌 제목\, 법적 영문 성함과 전화번호 기재해 요청.
URL:https://issbc.org/event/citizenship-online-application-webinar-for-korean-immigrants-2/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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