AMSSA presents the Virtual Settlement Learning Exchange: An Interactive Day of Exchanging Knowledge, Resources, and Tool with the Settlement Sector.

About the Event:

Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Location: Online
Event Time: 8:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (PST) 7 Online Sessions
Each session is 45 minutes (30 minute presentation, 15 minute Q&A).
Participate in as many online sessions as you would like.

Participants will be able to connect with community stakeholders involved in the settlement & integration of immigrant and refugee populations. The intent of the virtual exchange is to provide training, increase knowledge & awareness, and have the audience leave with tools & resources on the topic area.

These interactive sessions are targeted to front line staff (Settlement Workers, Career Facilitators, Community Connections Workers, LINC Instructors), Managers, Supervisors, and community stakeholders working with immigrants and refugees.

**This Event is for AMSSA members, and Western Region IRCC-funded Settlement Providing Organizations Only.**

Registration Cost: $10.00 *Note: If you are from an IRCC-funded organization you may be eligible of a discounted price!
Registration is limited. To register please contact us at events@amssa.org or 604-718-2780.

Event Schedule:

The Virtual Settlement Learning Exchange will be an all-day online series of interactive sessions, with a variety of sector stakeholders engaging with the Western Region and B.C. Settlement Sector on the following 7 topics:

• 8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
  AMSSA Introduction & Technical Testing with Participants  
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• 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. 
  The Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program: How Do We Work Together for Better Settlement Outcomes? – Brian Dyck, Mennonite Central Committee Canada

• 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. 
  Welcoming Young Syrian Children and Their Families – Tricia Doyle, CMAS
• 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. 
  Trades Employment Options for Women – Matthew Stevenson, BC Construction Association
• 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. 
  Settlement Services in Western Canada: Results from 29 Rural & Small Centres  –  Dr. Miu Chung Yan, University of British Columbia (UBC)
• 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. 
  Supportive Services for Immigrant Older Adults – Dr. Sharon Koehn, Simon Fraser University (SFU)
• 3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. 
  Engaging Employers in the Integration of Newcomers – Cathy Woodbeck, Thunder Bay Multicultural Association (TBMA)
• 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
  To Build Bridges, We Need Strong Foundations: Establishing Leadership Spaces for Immigrant and Refugee Youth – Jorge Salazar, Fresh Voices Initiative – Vancouver Foundation