English Conversation Circle (Saturday)
2026-04-18 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-04-25 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-05-02 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-05-09 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-05-16 10:30 - 12:30 (America/Vancouver)
Join us to practice and Learn English for FREE

Improve your English conversation skills

Learn more about Canadian culture

Build your speaking confidence

Make new connections

When:

In Person, Saturdays

April 11 to June 20

10:30 pm to 12:30 pm

Where:

New West Public Library

716 6th Avenue, New Westminster, BC V3M 2B3

Contact: 604.544.1169, elsie.decena@issbc.org

Registration required: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=PvAIsU14Kk-1YmUuoUwI2TVqyx2SGD5Ai-Xx3uKuIzFUNkdTQzJXUjdMRVFRT1I0UjRRNFlXTkw4US4u

See poster for details: https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/In-Person-Conversation-Circle-Spring.pdf

Soft Skills in the Workplace| Free Webinar - Global Talent Loans Program-Online
2026-04-20 12:00 - 13:00 | 2610 Victoria Drive, 2610 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5N 4L2
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Discover how to understand andmanage your emotions, tune intoothers’ feelings, and support thosearound you effectively.

Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants Information Session
2026-04-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-28 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-05 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-12 12:00 - 13:00
Thank you for your interest in the Career Paths program!
ISSofBC 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:

FUNDED Skills Training and Upgrading

ACTION PLANNING based on your career goals

CREDENTIAL EVALUATION

One-On-One JOB SEARCH Support

MENTORING OPPORTUNITIES

EMPLOYER OR INDUSTRY EVENTS FOR NETWORKING

EMPLOYER CONNECTIONS

PRACTICUM OPPORTUNITIES (can include RELATED/ALIGNED OCCUPATIONS)

Thank you for your interest in participating in the Career Paths Information Session at ISSofBC!
As a skilled immigrant, this is your opportunity to learn how Career Paths can assist you with returning to your pre-arrival profession.
In this session you will learn more information on our services, such as:
– Credential evaluations and obtaining BC licenses
– Regulatory body and association memberships
– Skills and course funding
– Career planning and job search support
– Work placement opportunities
– Connections to BC employers
– Access to BC Mentors
Thank you for your interest and look forward to meeting you soon!
Career Paths Team

Global Talent Loans Program Info Session - Online
2026-04-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-23 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-28 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-30 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-05 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-07 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-12 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Online – Zoom
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:

Permanent Residents

Naturalized Canadian Citizens

Protected Person / Granted Refugee

Our info session will cover the following:

Overview of Global Talent Loans Program

Eligibility Criteria

Program Offerings

Our info sessions are held regularly on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:00pm PDT

Resume Clinic - BC NSP & SAFE HEAVEN
2026-04-23 08:00 - 2026-04-26 17:00, 2026-04-30 08:00 - 2026-05-03 17:00, 2026-05-07 08:00 - 2026-05-10 17:00, 2026-05-14 08:00 - 2026-05-17 17:00 | Pitt Meadows Public Library, Computer Lab 12099 Harris Rd, Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 0E5
Need Help with Your Resume orCover Letter?Join the Resume Clinic! Getexpert help to make your jobapplication stand out.

You will have

One-on-one guidance

Resume writing coach

Cover letter tips

All experience levels welcome!

Whether you are searching jobs,switching careers, or just want topolish your documents — we’rehere to help!

No registration needed — dropin and get support!Everyone is welcome.

Eligibility Requirements:

BC Provincial Nominees or BC PNP Entrepreneur Immigration candidates.

Work permit holders

Study permit holders: You are an international post-secondary student with a valid study permit and cannot access similar services at your institution.

Naturalized Canadian citizens: You have language barriers and need culturally appropriate services.

Other immigration statuses:

Refugee 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.

Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) visa holders (until end March 2025).

English Conversation Circle (Friday)
2026-04-24 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-01 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-08 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-15 13:00 - 15:00
Join us to practice and Learn English for FREE

Improve your English conversation skills

Learn more about Canadian culture

Build your speaking confidence

Make new connections

When:

In Person, Fridays

April 10 to June 19

1:00 pm to 3:0 pm

Where:

New West Public Library

716 6th Avenue, New Westminster, BC V3M 2B3

Contact: 604.544.1169, elsie.decena@issbc.org

Registration required: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=PvAIsU14Kk-1YmUuoUwI2TVqyx2SGD5Ai-Xx3uKuIzFUNkdTQzJXUjdMRVFRT1I0UjRRNFlXTkw4US4u

See poster for details: https://issbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/In-Person-Conversation-Circle-Spring.pdf
