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New Directions July/August Newsletter

Posted on: July 9, 2024

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18 Jan

If you're #newtobc and looking for English language learning materials, we've got you covered. https://newtobc.ca/settlement-information-for-newcomers/english-language-learning-materials/

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18 Jan

If you're #newtobc, be sure to check out the resources and supports available to you through @WorkBC. These services are free, and can help you in your job search as a newcomer.

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Starting a new chapter in British Columbia? 🏔️✨ Whether you're finding your way around, settling into a new home, or figuring out the local systems, we've got a golden resource just for you! 🎉🖱️ newtobc.ca/settlement-information-for-newcomers/immigrant-settlement-guides/📚 These comprehensive Immigrant Settlement Guides cover everything you need:✅ Housing✅ Health care✅ Employment✅ Education✅ And so much more!📌 Why visit?💡 Easy-to-understand, practical advice tailored to newcomers🌍 Multilingual resources for diverse communities🤝 Connect with services that help you feel at home👉 Let’s make your transition to BC as smooth and enjoyable as possible! Share this post to help someone else in their journey. 💕💬 Tag someone who might find this useful or drop your questions below! Together, let’s build a supportive community. #NewToBC #NewcomerSupport #ImmigrationResources #BritishColumbiaLiving #StartYourJourneyHere ... See MoreSee Less

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Starting a new chapter in British Columbia? 🏔️✨ Whether you're finding your way around, settling into a new home, or figuring out the local systems, we've got a golden resource just for you! 🎉

🖱️ https://newtobc.ca/settlement-information-for-newcomers/immigrant-settlement-guides/

📚 These comprehensive Immigrant Settlement Guides cover everything you need:
✅ Housing
✅ Health care
✅ Employment
✅ Education
✅ And so much more!

📌 Why visit?
💡 Easy-to-understand, practical advice tailored to newcomers
🌍 Multilingual resources for diverse communities
🤝 Connect with services that help you feel at home

👉 Let’s make your transition to BC as smooth and enjoyable as possible! Share this post to help someone else in their journey. 💕

💬 Tag someone who might find this useful or drop your questions below! Together, let’s build a supportive community.

#NewToBC #NewcomerSupport #ImmigrationResources #BritishColumbiaLiving #StartYourJourneyHere

Join the @rmcs1985 Spring Hiring Fair in partnersh

Join the @rmcs1985 Spring Hiring Fair in partnership with @rplbc!

Meet local employers, explore job opportunities, and network with community service providers.

January 24 | 2:00 - 5:00 pm | Brighouse Branch 100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC

Register ahead to connect with our Labour Market team and receive your entry ticket to the hiring event!

To register: Email Bhavana at bhavana.taneja@rmcs.bc.ca or Desiree at desiree.brown@rmcs.bc.ca, or call 604-279-7160.

#rmcs #harmonyindiversity #explorebc #richmondcommunity #HiringFair #JobOpportunities #RichmondBC #CareerGrowth #Networking #JobSeekers #Employment #RichmondPublicLibrary

Join us at the Library Champions Information Sessi

Join us at the Library Champions Information Session with @vancouverpubliclibrary Public Library.

Tuesday, January 21 | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm | Online

Are you a new immigrant who loves libraries? Consider becoming a Library Champion!

As a Library Champion volunteer, you will connect with other immigrants to let them know what their local library offers. NewToBC provides you with the training and the opportunities to build communication skills, make new friends, help newcomers, and learn about the amazing resources of your public library!

Register to learn more: https://newtobc.ca/library-champions-project/library-champions-registration/

Join the Pitch Fest March 6 | 2:00 - 10:00 PM |

Join the Pitch Fest

March 6 | 2:00 - 10:00 PM | Heritage Hall, 3102 Main St., Vancouver

https://newtobc.ca/news-and-events/event/the-pitch-fest/

Pitch Fest is an elevator pitch competition. This competition presents Latin women entrepreneurs of British Columbia with a great opportunity to pitch their business idea to a panel of judges.

@lcbc.ca #vancouverbc #elevatorpitch #bc #latinwomen

Lunar New Year at Museum of Surrey February 8 | 1

Lunar New Year at Museum of Surrey

February 8 | 1:00-4:00 PM | 17710 56A Avenue, Surrey, BC

In partnership with Chinese Village Club, this free event offers an excellent opportunity to learn more about Lunar New Year as well as the Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese cultures.

Activities include live performances, dragon dance teaching, poetry performances, traditional and modern dance, tai chi performances, storytelling and more.

https://newtobc.ca/news-and-events/event/lunar-new-year-at-museum-of-surrey/

Introducing the Safe Haven Program - Employment Su

Introducing the Safe Haven Program - Employment Support Circle!

This newest @@pirsvancouver program supports the most vulnerable newcomer women who are refugee claimants in their job search journey.

It offers:
🏡 Trauma-informed, culturally responsive support
🗣️ One-on-one support in your language
🤝 Quick connections to essential community services and employment resources.

We're thrilled to partner with @diversecitybc_ in Surrey and @mosaicbc_ in New Westminster to bring this program to life! 🙌

🔗 Learn more and register at https://pirs.bc.ca/safe-haven-program/ or contact osw@pirs.bc.ca.

Thank you to the BC Government and the BC SAF HAVN initiative for making this work possible.

#BC #PIRS #immigrants #refugees #community #bcservices #immigrantswelcome #refugeeswelcome #FreeProgram #Women #SafeHaven #NewcomerSupport #Employment

Join the @readlearnplay Code & Play event is next

Join the @readlearnplay Code & Play event is next week.

Little ones will learn the basics of computer programming with fun and adorable toys. https://tinyurl.com/486up629

#FVRL #ReadLearnPlay #library #coding #codingforkids #kids #Aldergrove #TOL #TownshipofLangley #langleybc

Looking to boost your job search and improve your

Looking to boost your job search and improve your English?

Join @rmcs1985 for the Job Talk Circle workshop series! This is a great opportunity to practice English while building the skills you need to succeed in the Canadian job market.

Here’s what you’ll get:
✔️ Tips on job searching, resume writing, interviews, and networking
✔️ Essential workplace vocabulary
✔️ A chance to connect with other job seekers
When?
📅 Jan 13 (Mon) – 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
📅 Jan 14 (Tue) – 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
📅 Jan 15 (Wed) – 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📅 Jan 20 (Mon) – 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
📅 Jan 21 (Tue) – 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
📅 Jan 22 (Wed) – 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📅 Jan 27 (Mon) – 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
📅 Jan 28 (Tue) – 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Eligibility:

This is open to Permanent Residents, Accepted Refugees, and those on the CUAET permit with an intermediate level of English.

Format: Hybrid (Join in person or via Zoom)

To register, please email Bhavana at bhavana.taneja@rmcs.bc.ca and let her know if you'd like to join us in person or online.

We hope to see you there and help you take the next step in your career! 🚀
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#rmcs #harmonyindiversity #richmond #richmondbc #richmondcommunity #JobSearch #CareerDevelopment #Networking #JobTalkCircle #CanadianJobMarket #JobSeekers #EnglishPractice

Come cook with us! Our Cooking Club is a fun way t

Come cook with us! Our Cooking Club is a fun way to make friends and share tasty dishes from around the world. Learn kitchen skills, exchange recipes, and discover how food connects us all.

Every 2nd Tuesday with @icavictoria. Details: https://newtobc.ca/news-and-events/event/cooking-club/

#newtobc #victoriabc #victoria #icavictoria

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