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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AMSSA Webinar: Supporting the Alignment of Pre and Post Arrival Services for Newcomers
Join our webinar titled Supporting the Alignment of Pre and Post Arrival Services for Newcomers!
When: Thursday, November 30, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (PST) *Please note the time has changed from ending at 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM
This webinar will provide settlement service provider staff with greater knowledge of existing pre-arrival services currently being offered to newcomers destined for BC. BC pre-arrival service providers will share the elements of their programs especially as they relate to supporting newcomers with language and/or settlement services. Bridging opportunities for service alignment will also be shared.
Representatives from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will also be presenting during this webinar.
Registration: Click here to register
The deadline for registration for this event is Wednesday, November 29, 2017 by 3:00 PM (PST)
Presenters
- Alice Calmettes, BC Construction Association
- Dina Cherevko, SOPA Program, MOSAIC
- Johnny Chen, S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
- Lori Wilkinson, Immigration Research West (IRW)
- Michael T. Cayetano, Multicultural Helping House Society
- Ranni Sangha-Tolman, Abbotsford Community Services
- Sangeeta Subramanian, IEC-BC
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
