Events
AMSSA and its member agencies and stakeholders organize public community events, workshops for newcomers to Canada as well as professional development training, workshops, seminars and conferences for (re)settlement, language training diversity and inclusion sector employees.
Community events and workshops which are continuous are listed below the calendar. Click here to view Ongoing Community Events
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January 2023
YES² Youth Employment Support Services
Eligibility: Youth aged 16-30 Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Refugee status Individuals who are one or more of the following:…
Find out more »10-week YOUTH WORKS program
This program very successful at helping youth aged 15 to 30 find and maintain employment. Participants get paid an hourly…
Find out more »Parenting Matters
Parenting Matters: Making Sense of Children’s emotions with Shira Laye. To register for Parenting Matters: Making Sense of Children’s emotions:…
Find out more »February 2023
Education & Social Services Information Session
For Internationally Educated Professors, College Instructors, Early Childhood Educators & Social and Community Service Workers: The Career Paths for Skilled…
Find out more »Lunch & Learn Training & Development Series
Join us for our Lunch and Learn Series focusing on burnout to balance and practical problem-solving skills. As part of…
Find out more »BCSIS Human Resources Capacity Virtual Roundtable Staff Compensation and Retention
Settlement service provider organizations are experiencing challenges in human resources capacity building, including staff recruitment, retention, career progression, leadership development,…
Find out more »Invitation to Register 2022 Sector Priorities Survey: Information Session
(Le français suit…) February 15, 2023 | 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM PT On behalf of AMSSA and…
Find out more »Info Session for Internationally Educated Nurses
The pathway to licensure for IENs can be a challenging one to navigate. Regulatory body requirements, language assessments, and…
Find out more »Virtual Marketing, Public Relations & Communications Industry Talk
ISSofBC Career Paths is pleased to host a Virtual Marketing, Public Relations & Communications Industry Talk on Friday, February 17th…
Find out more »Settlement Practioner PBLMT
As an organization, SVNH is embarking on a new project offering a PBLMT Settlement Practitioner Diploma program to 30 participants. …
Find out more »Ongoing Community Events/Programs
Yoga and Families
Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House
Thursday’s 10:15am-11:00am
Chinese Mother Goose Songs & Rhymes Program
South Vancouver Neighbourhood House
Wednesday & Friday’s 11:00am-12:00pm
Kindergarten Preparation Program
South Vancouver Neighbourhood House
Saturday’s November 5 – November 25
Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Program
Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House
September 20 – November 25, 2022
Nobody’s Perfect
Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House
November 1 – November 17, 2022 (Tues & Thurs)
YWCA Afghan Women’s Employment
YWCA Metro Vancouver
January 2022 – Ongoing Intake
LINC Community Innovation – English Classes
Impact North Shore
September 2022 – March 2023
IRCC Pathways to Childcare Careers
Pacific Immigrant Resources Society
September – December 2022
Immigrant Women’s Peer Support Program Leadership and Facilitation Training
ISSofBC
September – December 2022
YWCA Single Mothers’ Support Groups
Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House
September 2022 onwards
REACH PROGRAM
Douglas College
Youth Employment Support Service (YES²) Program
Progressive Intercultural Community Services
Job Search & Personal Development Workshops For Newcomers With Disabilities
Progressive Intercultural Community Services
Employment Support for Youth Newcomers
Progressive Intercultural Community Services
H.E.A.L Employment Program
DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society
Online Learning for Migrant Workers in BC
ISSofBC
S.A.H.A.R.A Program
DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society
LEADS Program
WorkBC Vancouver Midtown
12 Steps Addiction Recovery
Muslim Food Bank and Community Services
Thursdays- Online
Women Self-Defense
Muslim Food Bank and Community Services
Fridays 9:30 – 11:30 am
Addiction & Mental Health Recovery
Muslim Food Bank and Community Services
Sundays 7:30 pm
ASPIRE Toastmasters Club
Muslim Food Bank and Community Services
Tuesdays 7 pm
Daily Food Distribution
Muslim Food Bank and Community Services
Everyday 5:30 pm
Saturday Youth Leadership Program
Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House
Saturdays 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm