AMSSA

AMSSA Webinar: Bridging Language Learning Assessment with the Real World
2018-03-08 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Online
This webinar will showcase both smaller and larger centre approaches to bridging language learning and assessment with community integration. Settlement staff will gain a better understanding of real-world task requirements and LINC teams will have the opportunity to discuss the versatility of assessment. Three British Columbia language instructors, including two working with Portfolio-Based Language Assessment (PBLA), will identify ways to increase community connections through task-based assessment as well as through volunteerism.
Event Details:

Webinar: Bridging Language Learning Assessment with the Real World
Date: Thursday, March 8, 2018
Time: 10:30 am to 12:00 pm (PST)
Location: Online
Registration: Click here

Please note, the registration deadline is Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at 3:00 PM PST

Presenters:

Jennifer Low, MOSAIC
Anita Price, Caribook Chilcotin Partners for Literacy
April Toh, S.U.C.C.E.S.S.

Get Hired! ISSofBC Hiring Fair
2018-03-06 13:00 - 16:00 | Welcome Centre – ISSofBC, 2610 Victoria Drive , Vancouver , BC, Canada
Join ISSofBC’s Hiring Fair: Get Hired!
Over 100 jobs waiting for the right candidate – this could be YOU!
When: March 6, 2018 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Where: ISSofBC Welcome Centre, 2610 Victoria Drive, Vancouver BC
Please register at employersolutions@issbc.org or at https://goo.gl/forms/yyUTqyCfKUZdlhW83

Working in British Columbia - A Work Safe BC Orientation for English Speaking Newcomers
2018-03-02 10:00 - 12:00 | 8400 Alexandra Road, 150 - 8400 Alexandra Road, Richmond, BC, V6X 3L4, Canada
Get ready to work in BC! Join ISSofBC and Work Safe BC to learn about your rights and responsibilities in the workplace.
This is an opportunity for newcomers to learn about:

rights and responsibilities in the workplace for both the workers and the employers
strategies to identify and talk about workplace hazards
rules for reporting unsafe working conditions

When: Friday, March 2, 2018 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: 150 – 8400 Alexandra Road, Richmond, BC V6X 3L4
To register or for more information, please contact 604-637-1307 or e-mail debbie.ho@issbc.org

"Get Hired" Exploration Day! Meet the Employer!
2018-02-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Welcome Centre – ISSofBC, 2610 Victoria Drive , Vancouver , BC, Canada
Join ISSofBC at the “Get Hired – Job Fair”
Meet one of the dominant employers of YVR Airport: Airport Terminal Services.

Get information directly from HR
Find out about jobs at YVR
Ask your questions
Get professional advice from employer
Prepare yourself for the March 6th event

When: Wednesday, February 28 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Were: Room 203, ISSofBC Welcome Centre – Head Office, 2610 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, BC V5N 4L2
Bring you resume
For registration, please call or e-mail: 604-673-2561 Ext. 1161 / hooman.homayoon@issbc.org
Download the poster by clicking here.

Annual Fundraising Dinner - Muslim Food Bank
2018-02-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Royal King Palace, 366 – 8158 128th Street, Surrey, BC, Canada
Join the Muslim Food Bank for their Annual Fundraising Dinner.
When: February 24, 2018 at 6:00 PM
Tickets: $30 adults | $20 kids | $500 premium sponsor tables (8 tickets & RSVP priority seating)
Get your tickets from muslimfoodbank.com

Taxation System in Canada
2018-02-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Seminar Room, School Gym, St. Mary’s Parish, 5239 Joyce Street, Vancouver, BC, V5R 4G8, Canada
ISSofBC presents Taxation System in Canada.
Join ISSofBC in a free interactive discussion to learn about:

importance and benefits of filing taxes
update on the tax system
information & documents needed to file taxes
who can help in filing taxes

Speakers:

Lorina Serafico, Board Member, Vancouver Committee for Domestic Workers and Caregivers’ Rights (CDWCR) & Home Financing Advisor Scotiabank
Loribel Mercado, CPA, CGA

When: Sunday, February 18, 2018 from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Where: Seminar Room, School Gym, St. Mary’s Parish, 5239 Joyce Street, Vancouver, BC V5R 4G8
To register or get more information, please contact Lenn Castro at stmarysmigrant@gmail.com and Resochita Arma resochita.arma@issbc.org or call 604-684-7498 ext. 1666.

Substance Abuse Workshop
2018-02-17 10:00 - 17:00 | Surrey Central Library, 10350 University Drive, Surrey, BC, Canada
The Muslim Food Bank presents a Substance Abuse Workshop.
The workshop will cover the following:

Basics about addiction
List of substances of abuse
In depth discussion on models of causation of substance abuse
Risk factors
Symptoms of substance abuse /signs to look for
Support

When: Saturday, February 17, 2018 from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Where: Surrey City Centre Library Room#405
Registration by donation. Recommended donation for MFB Staff, Volunteers, ASPIRE Caseworkers, Students and Seniors = $25.00; Community Leaders = $50.00. Donations more than $50.00 welcome to support our Capacity Building Program.
No one will be refused registration.
Register at contact@muslimfoodbank.com.

Create a Targeted Resume Workshop
2018-02-16 14:00 - 16:30 | Coquitlam Public Library- City Centre, 1169 Pinetree Way,, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 0Y1, Canada
Join ISSofBC at their Create a Targeted Resume Workshop.
Learn how to write an effective resume:

develop skills to create a targeted resume
learn the Canadian style of resumes
highlight your skills and abilities
show what you can do for the employer

When: February 16, 2018 from 2 – 4:30 PM
Where: Coquitlam Public Libruary (Room 137), 1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 0Y1
To register, please contact: Farzin Jamatlou at 778-284-7026 ext. 1664 or at farzin.jamatlou@issbc.org.

Heartbeat 2018 Intercultural Concert
2018-02-13 19:00 - 22:00
This Valentines season, join the HEARTBEAT2018, a free concert of fusion music and poetry celebrating intercultural friendship in Vancouver. Featuring local artists such as this year’s GMA Canada female vocalist of the year nominee Rika Siewert, Naad Foundation founder Amarjeet Singh, former violinist with the Syrian National Symphony Orchestra Sari Alesh, and many more! This music is represents hours of collaboration between the artists and actively builds intergenerational and intercultural community. Visit https://expandingmusicvan.wixsite.com/home for more information.
February 13th, St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church, doors open at 7pm.
Download the poster: HEARTBEAT2018 Poster

AMSSA Event: E-Symposium - Navigating Housing for Newcomers
2018-01-30 10:30 - 12:00 | Online
Join us at out E-Symposium: Navigating Housing for Newcomers
Finding a home that is suitable and affordable is currently a major challenge for families and single renters across the province. This challenge is magnified particularly for newcomers whose past experiences and knowledge of seeking and securing shelter may differ greatly from those born and raised in British Columbia.
This E-Symposium will showcase the research, knowledge and recommendations of experts from national and local BC housing organizations.
The panelists will provide settlement staff and LINC instructors with the information and resources to better support their clients in securing suitable housing and navigating common issues.
Event Details:
When: Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM (PST)
The deadline for registration is Monday, January 29, 2018 at 3:00 PM (PST)
To register, click here.
Presenters:

Andrew Sakamoto, Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre (TRAC)
Dr. Carlos Teixeira, UBC – Okanagan
Elisabeth Lefrancois, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)

Have questions about the event? E-mail Sabrina at sdumitra@amssa.org or call her at 604-718-4220.

Job Fair Ready with Resume Clinic
2018-01-29 10:00 - 14:00 | ISSofBC Coquitlam, Cottonwood, 201 - 504 Cottonwood Avenue, Coquitlam, BC, Canada
ISSofBC presents the Job Fair Ready with Resume Clinic – prepare for upcoming job fairs with this informative and hands-on workshop.
A free workshop for refugee claimants, protected persons, permanent residents, live-in caregivers. temporary foreign workers and naturalized citizens
Workshop features:

Learn how to best prepare before a job fair
Understand job fair strategy and how to plan your time at the event
Get useful tips n how to follow up after a job fair
Start researching companies and editing your resume in the computer lab
Receive feedback on your resume from career facilitator

When: January 29 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Where: ISSofBC Cottonwood, 200-504 Cottonwood, Coquitlam, BC V3J 2R5
For more information or to register please contact Sarah Rolling from 778-383-1438 ext. 1912 or sarah.rolling@issbc.org

Food Skills for Fathers
2018-01-27 16:15 - 19:15 | Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House, 800 E. Broadway , Vancouver, BC, Canada
Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House presents Food Skills for Fathers.

Learn about food safety and nutrition related knowledge and skills.
Change or validate your eating habits to promote good nutrition.
Discover ways to modify recipes to make them healthier.
Learn to make healthier choices (buying and preparing within a budget).

When: Thursdays, February 27 – April 3, 2018 from 4:15 – 7:15 PM (6 sessions)
Where: Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House, 800 East Broadway, Vancouver, Unceded Coast Salish Territory
To register, please e-mail Lina at larias@mpnh.org or leave a message at 604-879-8208 ext 219
Childcare and snacks provided. Limited seats.

Information Session: Literacy and Essential Skills Training Program
2018-01-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
If you have worked or trained as a programmer, database analyst, data administrator or network technician, you may be eligible to take this free 10-week course where you’ll:

receive training in oral and written communications, and critical thinking skills
be linked to employers, mentorships and other ISSofBC services

Join an information session to learn more about this program:
When:

January 16, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
January 18, 12:30 – 1:30 PM
January 23, 5:30 – 6:30 PM
January 25, 7:00 – 8:00 PM (Online)

Where: 615 – 333 Terminal Avenue, Vancouver
Register here: bit.ly/LES4IT
Have Questions? Contact ISSofBC at les@issbc.org

Active Start Soccer
2018-01-25 12:30 - 13:30 | Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House, 800 E. Broadway , Vancouver, BC, Canada
Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House presents Active Start Soccer, a program for children aged 2-5 years.
A program that provides children with the opportunity to meet new friends, play new games, and learn new movement skills …while playing soccer!
When: Thursdays, January 25 – March 1, 2018 from 12:30 – 1:30 PM
Where: Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House, 800 East Broadway, Vancouver, Unceded Coast Salish Territory
For more information and registration, please contact: Carmen, Family Resource Programs Coordiantor: ccontreras@mpnh.org or call 604-879-8208 ext 202 (after January 12)

How to Create a Targeted Resume
2018-01-25 09:30 - 12:30 | Avia WorkBC, Suite 101, 20316 56th Avenue, Langley, BC, V3A 3Y7, Canada
ISSofBC presents How to Create a Targeted Resume.
Learn how to target your resume by:

Knowing what style of resume to use
Using transferable skills to highlight your abilities
Highlighting your skills and abilities
Showing what you can do for the employer

A free workshop for permanent residents, live-in-caregivers, naturalized Canadian citizens, refugees and refugee claimants and provincial nominees
When: Thursday, January 25, 2018 from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Where: AVIA WorkBC Centre, Suite #101 20316 56th Avenue, Langley, BC V3A 3Y7
To register, please contact Noel Soares at 604-510-5136 ext. 1854 or e-mail noel.soares@issbc.org

Information Session: Literacy and Essential Skills Training Program
2018-01-23 17:30 - 18:30, 2018-01-16 19:00 - 20:00 | ISSofBC Vancouver, 501-333 Terminal Avenue, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Tips for Successful Interviews Workshop
2018-01-23 09:30 - 12:30 | Welcome Centre – ISSofBC, 2610 Victoria Drive , Vancouver , BC, Canada
Join ISSofBC for the Tips for Successful Interview Workshop.
The ability to handle your self well at an interview is a skill you can learn, join the workshop and learn tips on the following:

interview preparation and readiness
answering common interview questions
responding to behavioural and situational questions
closing the interview and creating a lasting good impression
professional follow-up

This is a free workshop for permanent residents, live-in caregivers, naturalized Canadian citizens, refugees/refugee claimants and provincial nominees.
When: Tuesday, January 23, 2018 from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Where: Welcome Centre, ISSofBC, 2610 Victoria Drive – room 203, Vancouver, BC V5N 4L2
To register, please contact Katya Quintanilla at 604684-3599 ext. 1623 or katya.quintanilla@issbc.org

Get Hired Exploration Day
2018-01-22 14:00 - 16:00 | ISSofBC Coquitlam, Room 127, Room 127, 1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 0Y1, Canada
ISSofBC presents Get Hired Exploration Day workshop
Workshop objectives:

Get tips on job search techniques
Find out about companies who are urgently hiring
Individualized coaching on targeting resumes to jobs
Tips on how to ace interviews
Sign up to ISSofBC hiring services

Everyone is invited! Workshop is FREE. Transit passes will be reimbursed for eligible clients.
When: January 22, 2018 from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where: Room 127, 1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 0Y1
Register: 604-684-256 ext. 1161 or hooman.homayoon@issbc.org

The Next Step March
2018-01-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Jack Poole Plaza, 1085 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC, Canada
March on Vancouver acknowledges that this event will be taking place on the unceded Coast Salish Territories xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ (Tsleil-Waututh).
March On Vancouver is proud to host The Next Step March. March On Vancouver invites you to join them this year at Jack Poole Plaza, 1085 Canada Placefrom 10:00 am to 1:00pm. March On Vancouver gathered a year ago on January 21st in a historic march in solidarity with a world-wide movement of grassroots resistance. Now, we March On.
March On Vancouver have worked hard to combat the rise of white nationalism, misogyny and xenophobia, and know there is still much to be done. Come together to reject the hate that damages our communities – women, Indigenous people, racialized people, Muslims, Jews, members of the LGBTTQQ2SI+ communities, disabled people, migrants and those with precarious or no legal status.
March On Vancouver’s event will be one of positivity, inclusivity and diversity, uplifting all in our community. March On Vancouver hopes to bring you voices you might not have heard from before. March On to support and boost the voices that most need our strength.
March On Vancouver uses an inclusive definition of “woman” that includes trans women, gender queer women, two-spirited and non-binary people. Allies are welcome. The event will be disabled-friendly and will include ASL interpreters.
We are stronger, and better, when we connect and share our strengths to support each other.
Please joinMarch On Vancouver. Together, we March On!
When: January 20, 2018 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: Jack Poole Plaza, 1085 Canada Place

Career Explorer
2018-01-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Vancouver Public Library, Central Library, 350 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 6B1, Canada
Vancouver Public Library presents: Career Explorer
We help you find the information you need to start working in British Columbia.
Explore your career and job options in this free workshop. Basic computer skills are required, and you must be legally able to work in Canada. Open to newcomers, citizens, and those with work and student visas.
Offered through VPL’s Skilled Immigrant InfoCentre in partnership with Citizenship and Immigration Canada and WelcomeBC.
Event details:

Suitable for: Adults, Seniors, and Teens
Language: English
Where: Central Branch, Vancouver Public Library, 350 West Georgia Street, Vancouver BC, V6B 6B1
When: January 19, 2018 from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Registration is require. Click here for more information.

MOSAIC WorkBC Hiring Fair
2018-01-19 10:00 - 12:30 | MOSAIC WorkBC, Unit 312 - 2555 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC, V5N4C1
MOSAIC – WorkBC is pleased to host a hiring fair for leading companies: Alliance Maintenance Ltd., Angus One Recruitment, EcoService, Home Care Assistance, The Home Depot, SMX Staff Management, WIS International. These companies are growing and are seeking top notch talent to join their teams. Part-time and Full-time job openings are available.
WHEN: Friday, January 19, 2018 from 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
WHERE: Vancouver Northeast (MOSAIC) WorkBC – Unit 312 – 2555 Commercial Drive, Vancouver V5N 4C1
(across the Commercial – Broadway SkyTrain Station)
2 ways to PRE-REGISTER through our Eventbrite link or Email:

www.workbchiringfair.eventbrite.ca
Email: employer@mosaicbc.org

Tax System in BC
2018-01-19 08:00 - 17:00
Jewish Family Service Agency presents the Tax System in BC workshop.
Whether you are new to Canada and need an overview of the Canadian Tax System, or you are looking for tips and advice on how to better file your taxes, this workshop will provide you with the information you need, including:

A brief overview of the Canadian tax system
The general process for filing a tax return
Individual responsibilities for filing Canadian taxes
Eligible versus in-eligible tax deductions and credits
Taxable and exempt income
Taxable and exempt income
Residency issues
Foreign property disclosure requirements

Free Workshop
When: Monday, February 19, 2018 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Where: Jewish Family Service Agency Offices, 201- 475 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC
Please register at obromber@jfsavancouver.ca or 604-558-5698
Volunteer presenters:

Shuli ben-Moshe, CIA, CFE, CPA, CGA

Information Session: Literacy Skills and Essential Skills Training Program
2018-01-18 12:30 - 13:30 | ISSofBC Vancouver, 501-333 Terminal Avenue, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Explore Employment / Education Possibilities in Canada
2018-01-11 09:30 - 12:30 | Avia WorkBC, Suite 101, 20316 56th Avenue, Langley, BC, V3A 3Y7, Canada
Join ISSofBC, for their career assessment workshop to explore employment and education in Canada.
Workshop details:

structured career assessment to know about yourself
find out how your skills and education match with local occupations
learn how to upgrade your education
identify careers and how to achieve them in Canada

A free workshop for permanent residents, live-in caregivers, naturalized Canadian citizens, refugees, refugee claimants and provincial nominees.
When: Thursday, January 11, 2018 from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Where: Aviva WorkBC Centre, Suire 101, 20316 56th Avenue, Langley, BC V3A 3Y7
To register or for more information, contact Noel Soares at 605-510-5136 ext. 1854 or noel.soares@issbc.org.

Resumes and the Hidden Job Market
2018-01-08 10:00 - 13:00 | ISSofBC Coquitlam, Cottonwood, 201 - 504 Cottonwood Avenue, Coquitlam, BC, Canada
ISSofBC presents Resumes and the Hidden Job Market. A free webinar to learn about:

Canadian resume styles and how to target your resume
How to introduce yourself and present your skills
Accessing more opportunities through the hidden job market

When: Monday, January 8 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: ISSofBC Cottonwood, #200 – 504 Cottonwood Avenue, Coquitlam, BC V3J 2R5
To register or for more information, please contact Sarah Rolling at 778-383-1438 ext. 1912 or sarah.rolling@issbc.org.

Free Parent Education Support Program
2017-12-23 15:00 - 17:00 | Safeway Extra – Community Room, 580 Clarke Road, Coquitlam, BC, Canada
Join the Muslim Foodbank Community Service’s program to strengthen your confidence and ability to positively influence the lives of your children and to provide nurturing based on Islamic values and principles.
Program will start on Saturday, January 6 from 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Children aged 7-12 years are invited to attend with their parents to most sessions.
For more information, contact Ruba Kanawati at 604-366-8070 or ruba.kanawati@gmail.com.
Orientation Session: Saturday, December 23, 2017 at 3:00 PM
Where: Safeway Extra (Community Room), 580 Clarke Rd. Coquitlam

Tips for Successful Interviews
2017-12-20 13:00 - 16:00 | ISSofBC New Westminster, 280 - 610 Sixth STreet, New Westminster, BC, V3L 3C2, Canada
ISSofBC presents the Tips for Successful Interviews workshop
The ability to handle yourself well at an interview is a skill you can learn. Join ISSofBC’s workshop and learn tips on the following:

Interview preparation and readiness
Answering common interview questions
Responding to behavioural and situational questions
Closing the interview and creating a lasting good impression
Professional follow-up

Event details:

When: Wednesday, December 20, 2017 from 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM
Where: ISSofBC New Westminster, 280 – 610 Sixth Street, New Westminster V3L 3C2
To Register, please contact Rahila Ansari at 604-522-5902 Ext. 1277 or at rahila.ansari@issbc.org.

Creating a Resumé Infographic with Illustrator for Permanent Residents
2017-12-19 14:00 - 15:30 | Vancouver Public Library, Central Library, 350 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 6B1, Canada
Vancouver Public Library presents: Creating a Resumé Infographic with Illustrator for Permanent Residents
Discover how infographics can help you market yourself to employers. Learn the steps of using Adobe Illustrator to create a visually interesting infographic to enhance your resume or any other document. An infographic is an image such as a chart or diagram that presents information or data in a pleasing manner. Please have your permanent resident number available when registering.
This class is for learners who are comfortable using a computer keyboard and mouse.
Offered through VPL’s Skilled Immigrant InfoCentre in partnership with Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada.
Event Details:

Suitable for: Adults
Language: English
When: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 from 2:00 – 3:30 PM
Where: Central Branch, Vancouver Public Library, 350 West Georgia Street, Vancouver BC V6B 6B1

Registration required, click here to learn more.

Christmas Potluck Dinner
2017-12-15 17:00 - 20:00 | Richmond Multicultural Community Services, 220 - 4351 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, Canada
RMCS invites you to their Christmas Potluck Dinner!
