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SUMMARY:Resume Clinic - BC NSP & SAFE HEAVEN
DESCRIPTION:Need Help with Your Resume orCover Letter?Join the Resume Clinic! Getexpert help to make your jobapplication stand out. \n\nYou will have \n\nOne-on-one guidance \n\nResume writing coach \n\nCover letter tips \n\nAll experience levels welcome! \n\nWhether you are searching jobs\,switching careers\, or just want topolish your documents — we’rehere to help! \n\nNo registration needed — dropin and get support!Everyone is welcome. \n\n\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 (until end March 2025).
URL:https://issbc.org/event/resume-clinic-bc-nsp-safe-heaven/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:Pitt Meadows Public Library\, Computer Lab 12099 Harris Rd\, Pitt Meadows\, BC V3Y 0E5
CATEGORIES:Find Work
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ORGANIZER;CN="ISSofBC &#8211%3B Rizwan Chatur":MAILTO:rizwan.chatur@issbc.org
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SUMMARY:English Conversation Circle – CLB 1-3 – In-person
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 Fridays Conversation Circle this Summer at our Coquitlam 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 Resident (PRs)❑ Protected Person\, as defined in S.95 of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protect Act (IRPA) \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-in-person/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:ISSofBC Coquitlam office\, 258 3020 Lincoln Ave\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 6B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English
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SUMMARY:BC NSP & Safe Haven Employment Info Session- Online
DESCRIPTION:Looking for Work? We’re Here to Help! \n\nAre you new to BC and unsure how to start your job search? Join our Employment Orientation Session and discover the wide range of free services and supports available to help you take the next step in your career journey. \n\nThis session is designed to guide you through employment options\, workplace rights\, and community connections tailored for temporary residents and other eligible newcomers. \n\nLearn about: \n\nPersonalized settlement and job search support \n\nResume help and interview preparation \n\nSkills training\, short-term courses\, and digital tools \n\nWorkplace rights and advocacy \n\nNetworking with peers and employers \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 (until end March 2025).
URL:https://issbc.org/event/bc-nsp-safe-haven-employment-info-session-online-5/2026-06-25/
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: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/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Find Work
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SUMMARY:Online Discover Canada – CLB 4-Above
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/online-discover-canada-clb-4-above/2026-06-25/
CATEGORIES:Settlement,Learn English
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SUMMARY:Resume Clinic - BC NSP & Safe Haven
DESCRIPTION:Need Help with Your Resume orCover Letter?Join the Resume Clinic! Getexpert help to make your jobapplication stand out. \n\nYou will have \n\nOne-on-one guidance \n\nResume writing coach \n\nCover letter tips \n\nAll experience levels welcome! \n\nWhether you are searching jobs\,switching careers\, or just want topolish your documents — we’rehere to help! \n\nNo registration needed — dropin and get support!Everyone is welcome. \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 (until end March 2025). \n\nISSofBC- Teresa Wang \n\nteresa.wang@issbc.org
URL:https://issbc.org/event/resume-clinic-bc-nsp-safe-heaven-2/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:Pitt Meadows Public Library\, Computer Lab 12099 Harris Rd\, Pitt Meadows\, BC V3Y 0E5
CATEGORIES:Find Work
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UID:10012922-1782396000-1782403200@issbc.org
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-2/2026-06-25/
CATEGORIES:Find Work
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