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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Career Exploration Evening: Careers in the Settlement Sector
Wednesday, Oct. 11
Career Exploration Evening: Careers in the Settlement Sector
VENUE: Global Lounge, UBC
TIME: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Light dinner offered.
Students, are you looking to make an impact in the lives of refugees and immigrants? Join us to explore career and volunteer opportunities in the settlement sector and gain advice from early career professionals!
This networking event connects current students interested in building a career supporting refugees and other newcomers with early-career professionals in the settlement sector to learn about their own paths, successes and advice. Professionals from AMSSA, ISSofBC, MOSAIC, PIRS, WUSC, SUCCESS, and others will be participating. This session is designed especially for early career professionals in the settlement sector and students.
UBC students, please register for this event using CareersOnline. Other students, please RSVP directly with Sarah Cameron, International Transition Advisor, at sarah.cameron@ubc.ca
Learn more by clicking here.
This event is part of After the Flight: Community-University Refugee & Migration Symposium hosted by AMSSA, MOSAIC, ISSofBC, Vancouver Association for Survivors of Torture (VAST), the Vancouver Immigration Partnership, UBC Community Engagement, UBC Liu Institute for Global Issues and the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, UBC International Student Development, the UBC Graduate Student Migration Network, and the UBC Equity and Inclusion Office.
Find more details on symposium events between October 11th – October 19th here.
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


