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.
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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 wage while attending 4-weeks of workshops and training, followed by a fully subsidized 6-week work experience placement with a local employer.
There’s limited seating, so we need your referrals as soon as possible.
You can find more info here, here and here.
Use this link to apply online: https://www.bgcbc.ca/employment/ywworkshop-dates/
Ongoing Community Events/Programs
English Upgrading Classes for Adults
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 12:40 – 2:40 p.m.
September 2025 – January 2026
Free LINC classes for adults
September 2025 – January 2026


