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eNews May 2018 Immigrant Services Society of BC |
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After undergoing a major makeover, ISSofBC’s website now wears a new look, with features that improve visitors’ online experience and invite engagement. Work will continue in fine-tuning non-critical content and structures in the days ahead, but ISSofBC invites you now to check it out!
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Youth Hub for newcomers opens in New Westminster – Burnaby with weekday and weekend hours ISSofBC New Westminster – Burnaby now has space for newcomer youth to learn, share and grow among their peers. The Youth Hub opened April 18 with staff hosting a community event to showcase the space.
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ISSofBC settlement worker celebrated for decade of outreach with St.Mary’s Parish
ISSofBC and St. Mary’s Parish Vancouver celebrated 10 years of partnership March 18 at the St. Mary’s School gym. More than 50 community members and ISSofBC clients participated in the event.
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ISSofBC Job Fair features over 100 employment opportunities for newcomers
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200 newcomers on the job search connected with staff from 10 leading
Metro Vancouver companies during the Get Hired Event at ISSofBC Welcome
Centre March 7. |
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Breakfast event celebrates community volunteers in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows
Volunteer Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows hosted a free breakfast at Boston Pizza in Pitt Meadows on April 15 to celebrate National Volunteer Week and give thanks to the dedication of community volunteers. |
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Accepting ISSofBC Bursary Applications ISSofBC is encouraging education for refugee youth and newcomers to Canada with seven bursaries. The deadline for submissions is Saturday, June 30. Eligible applicants committed to their academic pursuits may apply for more than one.
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ISSofBC Calendar of Events Find a workshop, activity or event on settling in Canada, finding employment, studying English and more to help you in your journey of building a new life in Canada.
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BC Refugee Hub To assist and empower individuals and refugee-serving organizations to help in the resettlement process, ISSofBC in partnership with the Province of British Columbia have created this online resource hub.Through the BC Refugee Hub users can learn about refugees arriving to BC, read the latest status of the arrival of refugees and find local resettlement programs, services and resources.
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