We hope you've had a wonderful and relaxing winter break. As we welcome 2018, we are excited to explore new partnerships and new ideas with you. 

This month's e-newsletter will introduce a "Resource of the Month" section. In honour of the new year, we will also highlight new initiatives across the Tri-Cities. If you would like a program or resource (new or established) to be featured on the monthly e-newsletter, please contact Hadia at hadia.samim@success.bc.ca. 

Jan 22, 2018
12:00 am - 4:00 pm
Coquitlam Public Library
1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam BC

Join Avia's winter hiring fair to network, meet potential employers and prepare for interviews.

To register, please click here.

YEC Program offers group based training to enhance job search skill and life skills, provide short term certificate training and financial support, tour businesses and much more.

Apply for the Next Intake starting on Monday January 22, 2018. Group Information sessions will be held on the following dates:
 
January 09, 2018 at 2:00 pm
January 11, 2018 at 2:00pm
January 16, 2018 at 2:00 pm
January 18, 2018 at 2:00pm
 
Individual information session is on-going by appointment: 604-468-6007 or email to youthemploymentconnect@success.bc.ca

Jan 23, 2018
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Are you 35 or younger looking to connect with like-minded business professionals? Attend the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce TCYP Launch, make connections and learn more about the TCYP program.  

For more information on membership, please email Stephanie.

Jan 30, 2018
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Fairmont Vancouver Hotel
900 W Georgia St. Vancouver BC

Looking for work? Immediate Hiring? Attend the Vancouver Job Fair to connect with HR Managers, recruiters and hiring companies with hundreds of attendees (professional adults, newcomers, temporary and permanent foreign workers, skilled and landed immigrants along with local & international students) from the greater Vancouver area.

Registration is required. For more information, visit the website.

Application Deadline: Feb 2/2018 at 11:59 pst

The Canada Summer Jobs program is a government grant that offers support for employers to provide work experience for secondary and post-secondary students returning to school after the summer semester.

For eligibility or more information, click here.

Register for a free hands-on course to prepare for a guaranteed entry-level position in the BC apparel industry.

For registration, click here.

Jan 15,2018
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Surrey City Centre, Public Library
10350 University Dr, Surrey

Attend the workshop to learn more about the Canadian business environment, and how cultural norms and values affect the workplace.

To register, email Back In Motion.

Healthy Babies is a community program funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada and hosted through Westcoast Family Centres Society. The program supports pregnant women and women with babies up to six months old who need extra help and support and who have limited financial resources. We support pregnant women and new moms by offering free prenatal and Vitamin D supplements, food vouchers and bus tickets, group discussions and guest speakers from the community. Each location has on site child minding.

We run four groups a week in Maple Ridge and the Tri-Cities, groups run year round.

Women may access the group by referral  through their family doctor, public health nurse or community agency, women can also self-refer, registration is completed during the group. A support person (i.e. settlement worker, family support worker) is welcome to come along as support.

Group Times and Locations:

Monday- 11:30-2:00: The Family Education and Support Centre, 22554 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge.

Tuesday- 12:00-2:30: SHARE Family Resource Centre, 699 Robinson Street, Coquitlam.

Thursday- 11:30-2:00: Trinity United Church, 2211 Prairie Avenue, Port Coquitlam.

Friday- 11:30-2:00: Blue Mountain Baptist Church, 450 Blue Mountain Street, Coquitlam.

For more information please contact Helen Rex, Healthy Babies Program Coordinator at 604-944-2500 ext. 325

Jan 24,2018
11:30 - 1:00 pm
POCO Inn & Suites - SALON B

Learn more about the various youth oriented services Access Youth has to offer. Light coffee and snacks will be provided.

Space is limited, please RSVP here.

Jan 31,2018
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Surrey Arts Centre
13750 88th Ave, Surrey

Join the highly anticipated movie screening of Paper Tigers hosted by the Surrey Child and Youth Mental Health and Substance Use Collaborative Local Action Team. The documentary highlights adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and what one high school has done to combat some of the effects.  

Attendance is free, but registration is required.
For more information, contact Megan.

Concert Properties is hosting an open house for properties located at 550 Cottonwood Ave, 633 Whiting Way, 675 Whiting Way and 579 Smith Ave. Meet the project team, learn about the proposal and share your ideas and feedback. 

Jan 18, 2018
7:00 pm - 9:00pm

Jan 20, 2018
10:00am - 1:00pm

Both sessions will be held at Coquitlam College, Gymnasium
516 Brookmere Ave, Coquitlam

Port Moody Library re-opens on January 8th. Check out their updated space. Story time programs resume on the week of January 29th.
Visit their website for details.

Jan 17, 2018
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Coquitlam Library - City Centre Branch
1169 Pinetree way , Room 36

Learn how to develop and improve your creative thinking skills.
Dr. Paul Tinari will show you how to use your brain's capabilities to the fullest possible extent.

Event is free of charge, but registration is required. Sign up by clicking here.

Jan 25, 2018
7100pm - 2:30pm
Coquitlam Library- City Centre Branch
1169 Pinetree Way, Room 137

Join the seminar and learn about more how to successfully transition into retirement and manage your income throughout retirement.

Registration is required; please call 604.937-4155