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SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle – CLB 1-3 – In-person
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to \n\nExplore new topics together? Share your ideas and experience? Learn something new? Have Fun!! We are here to support you! \n\nJoin our Fridays Conversation Circle this Summer at our Maple Ridge office. Come connect\, communicate\, and grow your confidence in English through fun and friendly conversations. It’s a great way to meet others\, share stories\, and feel part of the community. \n\nEligibility Criteria: \n\n❑ Permanent Residents and Protected Persons living in the Lower Mainland\, BC.❑ International Student\, Refugee Claimants\, and Temporary Foreign Workers ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows.❑ Naturalized Canadian citizens ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows. \n\nNote: Registration is strictly required due to limited space. \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to[yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]
URL:https://issbc.org/event/english-conversation-circle-clb-1-3-online-2/2026-06-22/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Maple Ridge\, 110-22638 119th Ave\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English
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SUMMARY:Banking in Canada - English and Arabic - in person and online
DESCRIPTION:Free workshops for Asylum Seekers and Refugee Claimants who live in Vancouver and Burnaby. \n\nLearn about banking in Canada: opening accounts\, managing debit and credit cards\, credit history\, etc \n\nFree childminding and bus tickets available. \n\nWhen: June 22\, 2026 \n\nTime: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm \n\nEnglish and Arabic \n\nIn person and online via Teams \n\nWhere: \n\n#101 – 2610 Victoria Drive\, Vancouver\, V5N 4L2 \n\nFor registration\, please contact Maher Kutieleh at maher.kutieleh@issbc.org or 778-372-5852 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Maher-Arabic-POSTER-TEMPLATE-Banking-in-CA-June-2026.pdf
URL:https://issbc.org/event/banking-in-canada-english-and-arabic-in-person-and-online/
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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SUMMARY:Solid Start 360 Employment Program - Info Session\, Online
DESCRIPTION:Ready to Work in British Columbia \n\nAre you a newcomer looking to start your career in BC? Our free employment program offers personalized support to help you succeed in the local labour market. Benefit from one-on-one job search coaching\, group workshops (in-person\, online\, or self-paced)\, resume and interview guidance\, and access to job postings and employer referrals. Connect with employers through job fairs and mentoring events\, and gain experience through career-relevant volunteering. \n\nJoin an Info Session to learn more about how we can support your job search journey. \n\nWhere : \n\nOnline session via ZOOM \n\n\n\n\n\nEligibility \n\n❑ Permanent Resident \n\n❑ Protected Persons (as defined by IRPA) \n\n❑ Individuals selected for PR (with IRCC letter) \n\n❑ Living in British Columbia in Vancouver\, New Westminster\, Coquitlam\, Port Coquitlam\, Port Moody\, Maple Ridge\, and Pitt Meadows
URL:https://issbc.org/event/solid-start-360-employment-program-info-session-online-18/2026-06-22/
CATEGORIES:Find Work
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SUMMARY:Citizenship Test Preparation Series
DESCRIPTION:Are you preparing for your citizenship test in Canada? \n\nSeeking information about the topics and resources to prepare for your test?​ Need to practice test questions and learn about the online test format?​ If yes\, we at ISSofBC\, are holding an online series of 6 sessions to help people prepare for the citizenship test.​ \n\n​These 6 Sessions are held online via MS Teams starting Monday Jun 22\, 2026 until the following Monday Jun 29\, 2026. Join us to gain the knowledge and support you need on your path to becoming a Canadian citizen. Come connect\, learn\, and grow your confidence as you prepare for the Citizenship Test! \n\nEligibility Criteria \n\n❑ Permanent Resident (PRs)❑ Protected Person\, as defined in S.95 of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protect Act (IRPA) \n\nFor Inquires: Send an email to [mazhar.iqbal@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6580]
URL:https://issbc.org/event/citizenship-test-preparation-series-2/2026-06-22/
CATEGORIES:Find Work
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UID:10012998-1782151200-1782154800@issbc.org
SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle – CLB 3-4 – Online
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to \n\nExplore new topics together? Share your ideas and experience? Learn something new? Have Fun!! We are here to support you! \n\nJoin our Mondays Conversation Circle this Summer online via MS TEAMS. Come connect\, communicate\, and grow your confidence in English through fun and friendly conversations. It’s a great way to meet others\, share stories\, and feel part of the community. \n\nNote: Registration is strictly required due to limited space. Eligibility will be assessed upon registration. \n\nFor Inquiries: Send an email to[yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]
URL:https://issbc.org/event/english-conversation-circle-clb-1-3-online/2026-06-22/
CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English
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