Reach your career goals with ISSofBC Bursaries
June 1, 2020
If you are a current or former ISSofBC client, you have the opportunity to apply for up to nine bursaries of $1000 each to continue your academic pursuits.
Read MoreTech-based innovations help clients during COVID-19
May 25, 2020
“COVID-19 is a game-changer,” said ISSofBC Settlement Services Director Chris Friesen, surveying the service landscape and the impact that ISSofBC’s...
Read MoreISSofBC launches resources to help newcomers overcome digital literacy barriers
May 4, 2020
In this unprecedented time of COVID-19 it is more apparent than ever how necessary digital literacy is for newcomers to...
Read MoreCOVID-19 Updates
March 27, 2020
To help reduce the community spread of COVID-19, ISSofBC’s offices are closed but services continue. Continue to check this website for COVID-19-related updates.
Read MoreISSofBC legal clinic to offer support to newcomers
March 11, 2020
Newcomers needing legal help can soon seek support from the ISSofBC Immigrant and Refugee Legal Clinic at the ISSofBC Welcome...
Read MoreNew role means “giving back” to ISSofBC’s new president
January 28, 2020
Jack Wong describes his volunteer work with ISSofBC as “an honour” because of ISSofBC’s work providing support and services to...
Read MoreLCC’s 25th anniversary a proud milestone for ISSofBC
January 22, 2020
The ISS Language & Career College of BC (LCC), ISSofBC’s social enterprise initiative, celebrated 25 years of successful operations with...
Read MoreVideo to bolster dialogue between Indigenous peoples and newcomers
January 6, 2020
Welcome to our Homelands, a seven-minute video featuring six Indigenous individuals extending a welcoming message to newcomers to Canada, has...
Read MoreSeniors share recipes and stories from home
December 24, 2019
How to make traditional Syrian meat pies (Lahem Ajeen) just got easier for families wanting a taste from home with...
Read MoreSoft skills training recognized for building careers in IT
November 30, 2019
ISSofBC’s Advanced Literacy and Essential Skills (ALES) in the Workplace was honoured with the ALES Outstanding Site Award for creating...
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