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SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle – CLB 3-4 – Online
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Newcomer who would like to Explore 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-3-4-online/2026-06-23/
CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English
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SUMMARY:Multicultural Women's Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Feel Supported \n\nJoin a safe\, welcoming space where you can share your experiences\, feel heard\, and receive support from women who understand your journey. \n\n\n\nDiscover New Opportunities\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn about free local resources that support employment\, English learning\, financial assistance\, housing\, health\, mental health\, education and more! \n\n\n\nGet Connected & Grow \n\n\n\n\n\nExpand your community.  Learn from others\, develop new skills\, and work towards your goals. \n\n\n\nPractice Your English \n\nBuild confidence and improve your English through real conversations.\n\n\n\nWhen:   \n\nTuesdays – June 9 to August 11 \n\n10:00am to 12:00pm \n\n\n\nWhere: \n\n280-610 6th Street \n\nNew Westminster\, BC \n\n\n\nHow to register: \n\nClick the link to register:  https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=PvAIsU14Kk-1YmUuoUwI2Sl3R1SrLHFBrs2r858Xf5JUQjNaSDQxNDAyOEs4MVVVSVM3RzVaMzc3Qi4u&route=shorturl \n\n\n\nContact us:  \n\n(778) 372-6528 \n\nfiorella.diliberto@issbc.org \n\n\n\nSee poster for details: https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Multicultural-Womens-Support-Group-Spring-2026.pdf
URL:https://issbc.org/event/multicultural-womens-support-group-2/2026-06-23/
LOCATION:ISSofBC – New Westminster\, 280 - 610 Sixth Street\, New Westminster\, BC\, V3L3C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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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-3/2026-06-23/
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/2026-06-23/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Find Work
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SUMMARY:Workplace Safety Workshop- BC NSP & Safe Haven
DESCRIPTION:In British Columbia\, all workers have the right to a safe workplace. Your employer must provide safety training\, proper equipment\, and explain any hazards. You have the right to ask questions\, report unsafe conditions\, and refuse unsafe work. If you’re injured or something feels unsafe\, tell your supervisor right away. WorkSafeBC is the organization that helps protect workers and can support you in many languages.  \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/workplace-safety-workshop-bc-nsp-safe-haven-3/
LOCATION:Virtual MS Teams
CATEGORIES:Find Work
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ORGANIZER;CN="ISSofBC &#8211%3B Rizwan Chatur":MAILTO:rizwan.chatur@issbc.org
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SUMMARY:Multicultural Newcomer Women's Support Group 45+
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for 10 weekly sessions! \n\n\n	MAKE FRIENDS:  Meet women like you and share experiences in a welcoming\, safe space.\n\n	SELF CARE:  Develop skills and strategies to take care of your body and mind.\n\n	LEARN:  Practice your English in group conversations about life and culture.\n\n	DISCOVER:  Find the resources and benefits available in your community\, health care\, financial assistance\, housing\, and food support for the whole family.\n\n	CONNECT:  Enjoy the warmth of the summer in the beautiful outdoors of New Westminster\n\n\nCertificate of participation and bus tickets included.\n\nEligibility:  Permanent Residents & Protected Persons\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen:\n\nTuesdays – June 23 to August 25 \n\n2:00pm to 4:00pm \n\n\n\nWhere:\n\n280-610 6th Street \n\nNew Westminster\, BC \n\n\n\nHow to Register:\n\nClick the link:  https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=PvAIsU14Kk-1YmUuoUwI2Sl3R1SrLHFBrs2r858Xf5JUOTJOWVVIV0kwNkFGMjNNU0lGREM3TjZGRC4u&route=shorturl \n\n\n\nContact us:\n\n778-372-6528 \n\nfiorella.diliberto@issbc.org \n\n\n\nSee poster for details: https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Multicultural-Newcomer-Womens-Support-Group-45.pdf
URL:https://issbc.org/event/multicultural-newcomer-womens-support-group-45/2026-06-23/
LOCATION:ISSofBC – New Westminster\, 280 - 610 Sixth Street\, New Westminster\, BC\, V3L3C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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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-2/2026-06-23/
CATEGORIES:Find Work
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