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The intent of the virtual exchange is to provide training, increase knowledge &amp; awareness, and have the audience leave with tools &amp; resources on the topic area.<\/p>\n<p>These interactive sessions are targeted to front line staff (Settlement Workers, Career Facilitators, Community Connections Workers, LINC Instructors), Managers, Supervisors, and community stakeholders working with immigrants and refugees.<\/p>\n<p><strong>**This Event is for AMSSA members, and Western Region IRCC-funded Settlement Providing Organizations Only.**<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Registration Cost:<\/strong> $10.00 *Note: If you are from an IRCC-funded organization you may be eligible of a discounted price!<strong><br \/>\nRegistration is limited. To register please contact us at <a href=\"mailto:events@amssa.or\">events@amssa.org<\/a>\u00a0or 604-718-2780.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Event Schedule:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Virtual Settlement Learning Exchange will be an all-day online series of interactive sessions, with a variety of sector stakeholders engaging with the Western Region and B.C. Settlement Sector on the following 7 topics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>8:45 a.m. &#8211; 9:00 a.m.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>AMSSA Introduction &amp; Technical Testing with Participants\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nPlease log on early to check your connections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>9:00 a.m. &#8211; 9:45 a.m.\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>The Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program: How Do We Work Together for Better Settlement Outcomes? &#8211;<\/strong>\u00a0Brian Dyck,\u00a0Mennonite Central Committee Canada<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>1:00 p.m. &#8211; 1:45 p.m.\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Welcoming Young Syrian Children and Their Families &#8211;<\/strong> Tricia Doyle, CMAS<\/li>\n<li><strong>11:00 a.m. &#8211; 11:45 a.m.\u00a0<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<strong>Trades Employment Options for Women\u00a0&#8211;<\/strong><\/strong>\u00a0Matthew Stevenson, BC Construction Association<\/li>\n<li><strong>10:00 a.m. &#8211; 10:45 a.m.\u00a0<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<strong>Settlement Services in Western Canada: Results from 29 Rural &amp; 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