Events
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. Click here to view Ongoing Community Events
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Skill Building Workshop for Refugees
Are you a refugee or a refugee claimant looking to find meaningful employment in Canada?
Do you want to find work that aligns with your previous work experience and/or educational experience?
This workshop is curated from refugee lenses and aims to enable refugees to become career ready as well as provide them with the tools to enhance their job search strategy, all by addressing common barriers to meaningful employment. The workshop will cover topics like:
Language | Accreditation | Education & Training | Resume building | Job search strategies | Business/Corporate culture | Networking | Interviewing
You will also get to know about GTLP loans to support your training and education in Canada
Date & Time: 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm | 23 September 2020
Career Readiness Workshop delivered by: Masa Kateb – Manager of Projects | Jumpstart Refugee Talent
Attendance: a link to attend, will be sent directly after your registration, please check your email ” Additional Information in Your Tickets email”
This is a joint event by Jumpstart Refugee Talent and ISSofBC Global Talent Loans Program
The workshop is targeted to skilled refugees and refugee claimants with professional backgrounds
Ongoing Community Events/Programs
Enhancing Wellness – M4Y
Vancouver and Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Support Services Society (VLMFSS)
(A 5-year research project about immigrant women and youth (19-25 yrs.) survivors of relationship violence. The research will highlight the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and identify coping strategies. The project will culminate in an interactive app for support and education.)
Library Champion Project
NewToBC (Register here)
Pathways for Newcomers
S.U.C.C.E.S.S
Community Expressive Craft Space
Gordon Neighbourhood House
Starting May 7th, 2024
Spanish – Community Expressive Craft Space
Gordon Neighbourhood House
Starting May 9th, 2024