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Tri-Cities LIP: Newcomer Employment Week, September-October News |
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The Tri-Cities Local Immigration Partnership works to set priorities and coordinate services for immigrants and refugees, and to create a community where everyone can be welcomed and belong.
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News items featured in the e-newsletter are sourced, provided to us by our members or accessed through open data sources. To include your news and events in our next update, please email
the Project Secretariat.
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Newcomers are invited to meet and network with employers and service providers. This year’s theme is on the Importance of Workplace Culture. Learn how workplace culture plays a key role in an organization’s recruitment process.
Start the week at Coquitlam City Centre Public Library on November 18 from 10 am – 3pm with workshops, employer panels, resume clinics & speed networking with employers.
The rest of the week is dedicated for newcomers to meet employers at Workplace Tours. Jobseekers will be invited to workplaces from a variety of different sectors across the Tri-Cities to meet with employers, learn about the different roles in their organization and their recruitment process.
Save the date in your calendars!
This initiative is delivered in collaboration with Vancity | Coquitlam Public Library | Douglas College Training Group | ISSof BC | S.U.C.C.E.S.S. | MOSAIC | YWCA WorkBC Centres | City of Port Moody | Immigrant Employment Council of BC | Coquitlam Continuing Education | Windmill Microlending | SHARE Family & Community Services
Visit
the Tri-Cities LIP website for updates!
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Presented by Tri-Cities Literacy Committee In Collaboration With Tri-Cities Local Immigration Partnership
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October 2, 2019 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Coquitlam City Centre Library 1169 Pinetree Way Coquitlam | October 3, 2019 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Terry Fox Library 2470 Mary Hill Rd Port Coquitlam
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On October 2 and 3, the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce invites you to come out to the All Candidates Meeting to hear from your local federal candidates. It will be held at Port Coquitlam and Coquitlam. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Ask your questions online!
Visit www.slido.com and enter the event code COQ - POCO to ask your questions before or during the
event. Click here for more information on the October 2 event at Port
Coquitlam.Click here for more information on the October 3 event at Coquitlam.
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Become A Library Champion Volunteer Today! Do you want to gain Canadian work experience, build skills, meet new people and give back to your community all at the same time? Consider becoming a Library Champion! An information session will be held at the Port Moody Library on October 3 from 10 - 11:30
AM. Click here to register. |
2019 MOSAIC Multicultural Seniors Day MOSAIC invites to a day-long celebration of seniors' contributions on September 14, 2019 (Sat) from 10 AM - 3 PM at Surrey City Hall (Atrium and Theater) on 13450 104 Ave. Surrey. Featuring performances and story-telling. Light refreshments available for registered attendees. For more information, call 604.254.9626
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| Both new and long-time residents are invited to Coquitlam’s
annual Welcome to Coquitlam event on October 9, 2019 from 2 - 8 PM at Coquitlam City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way. This free event highlights city and community-based programs and services and is designed to welcome newcomers and help them get the most out of the
community. Check back on this link for updates.
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Volunteer as Visual Art & Dance Classroom Assistants this Fall
Place des Arts seeks reliable volunteers for weekly visual arts and dance classes. You should enjoy working with kids, have a fair level of artistic skill/knowledge, and must make a strong commitment to coming to the class each and every week, as teachers and students rely on the volunteer's help each class. For inquiries, email
Samantha Newton or call 604.664.1636 ext. 36. | Ma Murray Day at Anmore On September 8, from 12 - 5 PM, head out to Spirit Park, 2697 Sunnyside Road, Anmore, and enjoy food, live entertainment, and a car show, among many other activities, in celebration of Ma Murray Day. For information and registration, contact Sabina Perrin at
sabina.perrin@anmore.com.
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Maillardville Open House The annual Open House event celebrates the arrival of the first train passengers to Maillardville and this year is the 20th anniversary of Mackin House being open to the public as a museum. On September 21, join the Francophone community for train station & museum tours, crafts, treats, quilt sewing and sock knitting demonstrations and the world folk music sounds of
Kouskous. Click here for more details.
| Diwali Festival
Diwali is a celebration of light defeating darkness. On October 19, head out to Mackin House and learn the reasons behind the customs, make crafts, watch a samosa making demonstration, enjoy chai & sweets. Get a complimentary henna design on your hand and enjoy performances.No Registration Required. By Donation. All
Ages. Click here for more details.
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| For Girls Who Want To Fly! If you’d like to experience an incredible FREE event, check out
www.girlsfly2.ca for information on the world’s largest gender diversity outreach event in Aviation, Aerospace, Marine & Defence! No registration required. The event happens on October 5-6, 2019 at the Abbotsford International Airport.
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How To Start A Small Business
September 5, 12 & 19 (Thursdays) 10 AM - 12:30 PM 2058 Henderson Place, SUCCESS Tri-Cities Service Centre 1163 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam Participants will receive a $49 voucher from Small Business BC to register for the Start Smart Series. To register, call 604.468.6000 or email Annie Moon
at annie.moon@success.bc.ca
| CAVE Youth Employment Program Specializing in helping youth with barriers find jobs, the CAVE Youth Employment Program is now accepting applications from young adults aged 18-24. The next class begins on September 23rd and there are only 12 available seats. Drop in for an information session: Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday until September 19, 2019 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Douglas College Burnaby Training Centre 4250 Kingsway, Suite 202, Burnaby,
BCFor more information and appointments, contact: Text or call Hana: 604.218.4146 Reception Desk:
604.438.3045 Email: cave@douglascollege.ca
| Douglas College Encore Careers (Job Search For 55+) Are you 55 or older and looking for an income? Encore Careers takes an innovative approach that helps you identify and use your skill strengths in the current labour market to meet your retirement goals. To register, call 604.777.6147 or email
ttg@douglascollege.ca
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Build.Grow.Thrive
September 25, 2019 8:30 AM - 3 PM Evergreen Cultural Centre 1205 Pinetree Way, CoquitlamAcross several educational workshops, entrepreneurs will learn the foundational skills they need to launch a successful business, delivered by expert industry professionals. There’ll also be plenty of opportunity to network with like-minded entrepreneurs and benefit from educational
exhibits. Register here.
| Learn how to pitch yourself, answer key questions, close well, and get feedback on your answers. Oct. 1, 2019 7-9 PM ParkLane Room 100 Newport Drive, Port
MoodyRegister here
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| To better support clients in achieving professional success, Windmill Microlending has launched a new Mentorship Program. The program will help mentees navigate the Canadian labour market and provide necessary skills and tools to help them find employment that matches their skills, experience and
education Click here to learn more about the program.
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Family Learn & Play is a monthly family literacy event co-sponsored by the Coquitlam School District (SD43), the Tri-Cities Literacy Committee, the Tri-Cities Early Childhood Development Committee, Coquitlam Public Libraries, and Coquitlam Centre. Children aged 3 to 10 years old are invited to complete a variety of early learning activities. Children will be given a bookmark upon arrival and stickers upon completing activities. Once they receive 6 stickers, they will receive a free book. Parents and caregivers are welcome to explore the wide range of community services and resources
provided. Click here to learn more.
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The Migrant Worker Hub is a component of the project “Building Capacity to Support BC’s Migrant Workers”. This website is a centralized hub of resources and tools to enhance the knowledge and capacity of individuals, employers, unions, professional associations and other organizations supporting migrant workers in British Columbia. The purpose of this Migrant Worker Hub is to provide content that contributes to improving the working and living conditions of migrant workers and to exchange knowledge with organizations, employers and staff.
Visit the site for more info.
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| Let's Talk About Stress Facilitated by a registered therapeutic counsellor, the workshop will discuss how certain core values and family rules can cause stress, as well as how a person's body reacts when they are dealing with stress. October 22, 2019 7 - 8 PM ParkLane Room 100 Newport Drive, Port
MoodyRegister here
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Newcomer Orientation (in Farsi)
September 6, 2019 10 AM - 12 PM 2058 Henderson Place, SUCCESS Tri-Cities 1163 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam To register, call 604.468.6000
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Citizenship Application Information September 10, October 8, November 12, December 10 10 AM - 12 PM ParkLane Room 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody To register, call 604.468.6000
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B.C Public School System (in Mandarin) September 17, 2019 12:30 - 2:30 PM Room 137, Coquitlam City Centre Library 1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam To register, call Theresa Yu at 778.284.7026 (ext 1563) or email
theresa.yu@issbc.org
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B.C Settlement & Integration Service
September 17, 2019 1-4 PM ParkLane Room 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody Make a one-on-one appointment by calling 604.468.6022 or email
bcsis@success.bc.ca
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Learning In Action Learning in Action matches newcomers learning English with long-term residents of Canada in 3-month mentorships to help them gain confidence and improve their English-speaking skills outside of the classroom. September 24, 2019 6:00 to 8:30 PM ISS of BC Lincoln #129-3030 Lincoln Ave.,Coquitlam To register, contact Elsie Decena 778.284.7026 (ext 1560) or email
elsie.decena@issbc.org
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Format Your Resume In Microsoft Word Learn how to use different formatting tools in Microsoft Word to make your resume look professional. Basic Microsoft Word and typing skills required.Learn how to pitch yourself, answer key questions, close well, and get feedback on your answers. Oct. 3, 2019 2-3pm ParkLane Room 100 Newport Drive, Port
MoodyRegister online
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Crossing The Divide: Deepening Our Understanding Of Diversity In The Tri-Cities December 2, 2019 & February 18, 2020 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM C1008 Douglas College David Lam Campus 1250 Pinetree Way Coquitlam Explore ways to improve service delivery that meets the diverse needs of residents through an intersectional framework & promote meaningful intercultural connections through a deeper understanding of diversity in the Tri-Cities. Co-facilitated by
Priti Shah & Matthias
Klenk. Click here to register!
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For additional immigrant and settlement related resources, visit our website
www.tricitieslip.ca
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