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Indo-Caribbean Diwali
Indo Caribbean Canadian Cultural Society of BC is holding their annual Diwali Celebration on October 24 at the Royal Palace Banquet Hall on 7845 Edmonds Street in Burnaby.
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PICS Self-Employment Program
PICS is calling all potential entrepreneurs in Delta, Surrey and Burnaby to join their next info session of Self Employment Program on October 14, 2015 at 2:30 PM at PICS Head office in Surrey.
Through this program you will learn to develop self-employment skills, business plans, marketing plans. You will also learn how to arrange start-up funding and the best possible ways to manage your cash.
What – PICS self-employment program info session
When – Wednesday, October 14, 2015, 2:30 PM
Where – PICS Head office – #205-12725-80th Avenue, Surrey
How – Pre-register at [email protected] or [email protected] . Or call Mr. Deshpal Grewal at 604-596-7722, Ext 126, or Mr. Sunil Rawat at 604-596-7722, Ext 128.
Eligibility –BC Job seekers who are unemployed/underemployed and who have received EI in the past 3 years or Maternity Benefits in the past 5 years.
Selected clients may be eligible to receive up to $300 per week for 48 weeks.
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CME Programs
CME offers skills development, training and labour market development programs and services to help companies develop their human resources in areas including workforce development, training, essential skills and access to labour-related resources and services.
Skills Connect for Immigrants Program Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters offers employment services to immigrants targeting the manufacturing sector. You are eligible to participate in the program if you:
• Have obtained Permanent Resident status in the last 5 years
• Have a profession, trade or skilled occupation from your home country
• Have intermediate to advanced level of English language
• Are not receiving Employment Insurance
Employment counsellors will provide you with free services and support to start your manufacturing career in BC! Get Connected with Great Employers! For more info go to their website www.bc.cme-mec.ca
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Borrow An eReader From Surrey Libraries
Always wanted to try one before you buy? Here’s your chance.
Check out a Kobo Touch for a 3 week loan from any Surrey Library.
Each Kobo Touch is loaded with Classics:
• Anne of Green Gables
• Tristan & Iseult
• Anna Karenina
• Count of Monte Cristo
• Mysterious Affair at Styles
Check the library catalogue for availability or reserve one today! www.surreylibraries.ca
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Seniors and Chronic Pain Management.
October 11th 2015 ( Sunday ) from 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm at Shanti Niketan.=
Vedic Seniors Parivar Centre of Vedic Hindu Cultural Society Surrey invites South Asian Adults/ Senior members as well as non members to attend a powerful presentation – Seniors and Chronic Pain Management by Amit Kumar, BOT,MA,C/NDT, Director, Consultant Occupational Life Skills Therapy, on October 11th 2015 ( Sunday ) from 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm at Shanti Niketan hall of Lakshmi Narayan Hindu Temple 8321 – 140th Street Surrey BC. There will be questions and Answers Session also, Amit Kumar will answer all your health related questions, tea and light snacks will be served after the presentation. Please call Surendra Handa Coordinator Tel. 604 – 507 – 9945 for further information.
