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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Software Quality Assurance and Testing – Occupational Panel
May 30 @ 1:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Are you interested in a career in the Tech sector? Join our occupational panel to learn more about opportunities in Software Quality Assurance and Software Testing. Our panel of Tech Professionals will discuss:
- Starting your tech career as a Software QA or Tester
- Job and training opportunities, and hiring practices
- Their career journey, and opportunities for growth and advancement
When: Monday, May 30, 2022 1:00 pm – 2:45 pm
Where: Virtual
To register: CLICK HERE
For more information or registration, please contact Joel Rodriguez at joel.rodriguez@issbc.org or 604-379-0065.
Ongoing Community Events/Programs
Life Skills Workshop Series: Supporting refugees from Afghanistan
Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House
April – May 2022
Community Connections
Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House
April – June 2022
NPP Program (Online/in-person)
Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House
May – June 2022
Circle of Security for Spanish-Speaking Families
Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House
May – June 2022
YWCA AFGHAN WOMEN’S EMPLOYMENT
YWCA Metro Vancouver
January 2022 – Ongoing Intake
English & Math Foundation Classes
CFEC/VSB
February-June 2022
Workplace English Class- Customer Services
Options Community Services
February-September 2022
Workplace English Class- Food Services
Options Community Services
February-September 2022
Workplace English Class- Hospitality
Options Community Services
February-September 2022
Workplace English Class- Janitorial
Options Community Services
February-September 2022
Workplace English Class- Office Administration
Options Community Services
February-September 2022
REACH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
Douglas College
REACH PROGRAM
Douglas College
Youth Employment Support Service (YES²) Program
PICS
Job Search & Personal Development Workshops For Newcomers With Disabilities
Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS)
Employment Support for Youth Newcomers
Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS)
H.E.A.L Employment Program
DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society
Online Learning for Migrant Workers in BC
ISSofBC
S.A.H.A.R.A Program
DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society
LEADS Program
WorkBC Vancouver Midtown
12 Steps Addiction Recovery
Muslim Food Bank and Community Services
Thursdays- Online
Women Self-Defense
Muslim Food Bank and Community Services
Fridays 9:30 – 11:30 am
Addiction & Mental Health Recovery
Muslim Food Bank and Community Services
Sundays 7:30 pm
ASPIRE Toastmasters Club
Muslim Food Bank and Community Services
Tuesdays 7 pm
Daily Food Distribution
Muslim Food Bank and Community Services
Everyday 5:30 pm
