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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December 2023
Employment Forum Field Trip
A day at Coquitlam City Hall for Job Seekers! Mentorship: Learn from mentors, mentees and HR professionals. Networking: Join professionals…
Find out more »Responding to Crisis: Naloxone Training and Overdose Awareness Workshop
We will conduct workshops (November 2023 – February 2024) covering essential topics such as harm reduction education, naloxone training, and understanding the…
Find out more »PATHWAYS TO PERMANENT RESIDENCY FOR TEMPORARY RESIDENTS
In this Virtual Information Session, BCSIS settlement staff will gain a clear understanding of current pathways to permanent residency for…
Find out more »CRA Benefits and Credits for General- Modest income
Canada Revenue Agency is pleased to continue to host live monthly webinars on MS Teams. We wanted to send a…
Find out more »Responding to Crisis: Naloxone Training and Overdose Awareness Workshop
We will conduct workshops (November 2023 – February 2024) covering essential topics such as harm reduction education, naloxone training, and understanding the…
Find out more »The Racial Equity Project: Increasing Access to Social Services
Monday, December 11th 2023, The Racial Equity Project: Increasing Access to Social Services event. This is an event and focus…
Find out more »CRA Benefits and Credits for Newcomers
Canada Revenue Agency is pleased to continue to host live monthly webinars on MS Teams. We wanted to send a…
Find out more »How to apply for Canadian Citizenship
When: Thursday- December 21, 2023 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Where: 258-3020 Lincoln Ave, Coquitlam, BC V3B 6B4 & Online…
Find out more »Ongoing Community Events/Programs
Library Champion Project
NewToBC (Register here)
YWCA SINGLE MOTHERS’ SUPPORT GROUPS
YWCA Metro Vancouver
Every Monday
Head Start LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada)
MOSAIC
Mondays through Thursdays
FREE virtual Job Search and Personal Development workshops for people with disabilities
PICS Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society
Starting December 5, 2023 for 12 weeks
TechLINC Workshop for LINC teachers – Fall 2023
Douglas College
Every 2nd Friday, from October 2023 to February 2024
Family Resource Programs
Mount Pleasant Neighborhood House
Starting September 2023
Are you required to take an English test to work or study or gain citizenship in Canada?
University of Victoria
Workplace Skills for Success Course
Vancouver Community College
September 25 to January 5, 2024
YES² Program Flyer Final
Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) Society
Starting in early September
Discover Canada
YMCA Vancouver
Saturdays, October 7 to December 16, 2023
Y Mind for Newcomers
YMCA Vancouver
Wednesdays, October 18 to December 6, 2023
English Classes Virtually
YMCA Vancouver
Tuesdays 7:00-8:30PM @ Virtual
Thursdays 7:00-8:30PM @ Virtual
English Classes with a Twist
Impact North Shore
Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
May 17, 2023 to March 31, 2024
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Virtual REACH – Virtual Remote Employment and Career Help
Douglas College
Starting April 21st, 2023
