Presented by Pacific Immigrant Resources Society and the Family Services of Greater Vancouver, Building Bridges is a women’s development program for immigrant women who have:

• functional competency in English (high intermediate level)
• effective interpersonal skills and a strong desire to work with others in a helping role
• experience in the settlement/integration process, with a readiness to assist others in this process
• some experience working in a group or community development setting (in Canada or overseas)
• the ability to meet the time commitments and other requirements of the program
• a commitment to using the skills and knowledge acquired in a group setting and/or at an organizational level

If you are interested in developing your facilitation skills and furthering or exploring your career opportunities in a community/network setting, this program will be a great resource to you. Participants will gain knowledge, skills, and resources to enhance their employment possibilities.

Building Bridges sessions will take place on a weekly basis.

When: January 25 – May 30, 2016 on Monday evenings from 6:00pm – 9:00pm
16 sessions in total.

Where:  Family Services of Greater Vancouver, 201-1638 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC

Program Cost: $150 and a Career Assessment: $50

For more information click here or please contact Vicky Li at vli@pirs.bc.ca or 778-316-5323

To apply, please forward your résumé and cover letter by January 25 to:

Amea Wilber, Manager of Programs at awilbur@pirs.bc.ca or fax to: 604-298-7115