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Immigration Research Project
“FAMILIES APPLYING TO REUNITE IN CANADA NEEDED FOR A RESEARCH PROJECT!
People who have recently sponsored family members or people who would like to sponsor family members but feel they cannot are invited to participate in a survey in English or French for Ryerson University PhD student Beth Martin. The goal of the research is to document what works about Family Class, and which areas could beimproved to help families reunite more easily in Canada.For more information please go to https://survey.ryerson.ca:443/s?s=4526(https://survey.ryerson.ca/s?s=4526)or https://www.facebook.com/canadafamilyclasssurvey or email [email protected]”
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Settlement Workers – Punjabi/English
Alternate Tuesdays, November 24, December 8, 22, 1 – 5 pm
Are you a newcomer to Canada who needs help adjusting to your new life? Free and confidential services are offered to help newcomers – with all their needs – during the process of settling into their new community. Settlement and Integration Services are free for immigrants, refugees and their families in BC.
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Fleetwood/Guildford WorkBC Employment Services Centre
“Fleetwood/Guildford WorkBC Employment Services Centre supports both employers and employees. We assist employers find suitable employees through programs such as Wage Subsidy and we assist individuals to find employment through many services, including training. Best of all, all our services are FREE. For more information, please call our office at 604-580-9740.”
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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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Free English for the Workplace Classes at PICS
PICS’ new Project Based Language Training Program (PBLT) is now offering free English classes for the Labour Market. It helps immigrants overcome language barriers that hinder new immigrants’ path to employment. The priority for this project is to attach clients to Labour Market and help them actively seek employment or prepare them to enroll in a training course or move to an enhanced Labour market program. Students will learn and develop soft skills, job search, resume writing, interview skills, networking and much more. To avoid disappointment, please register for classes by calling 604-596-7722 ext 138 ASAP. Free Childminding on site.
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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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Anxiety, Depression & Homeopathy
Homeopath R. S. Saini, Dec. 6th 2015 from 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm.
Vedic Seniors Parivar Centre of Vedic Hindu Cultural Society Surrey invites South Asian Adults/ Senior members and non members also to attend the Presentation by Known Homeopath R. S. Saini on Anxiety, Depression & Homeopathy on December 6th 2015 ( Sunday ) from 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm at Shanti Niketan hall of Lakshmi Narayan Hindu Temple 8321 – 140th street Surrey BC. Your questions on Anxiety & Depression will be answered by Mr. Saini after the presentation. Tea and light snacks will be served in the end. Please contact Surendra Handa Coordinator Tel. 604 – 507 – 9945 for further information.
