Long and short-term trainings and workshops are offered at the Centre for Newcomers. Check on the links for more information on Settlement and Employment Services or English Language Training.
Training/Workshop/Orientation Sessions
Youth Volunteer Leadership Training
Four-week program starting August 24. Learn about Canadian culture through a volunteer placement after the 4-week training. get work reference and plan your career in Canada.
To register, call Ellen at 403-539-4983
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Services for new immigrants and refugees
Learn about the resources available to address your needs as you settle in Calgary
Every Saturday July through September
Westwinds Superstore, 3633 Westwinds Drive NE
Call Issa: 403 537-8806 or Irene: 403 539-5850
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Business Communications for Professionals
Restart your accounting career in Canada. Register for a 33-week program and learn more on business english, communications and employability skills. Have more work placement opportunity.
Program starts September 2010
Call Dr EVJ Pulak at 403-569-3346 or Ms C. Hill at 403-569-3325 ext 283
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Youth Possibilities Program
Learn the skills to succeed in school or workplace. Receive hourly wages for attending the full-time program. register if you are an immigrant youth, 15-30, not in school or on EI and a Canadian citizen or a PR.
Program begins September 7
Contact Beibei Lu at 403-536-8248.
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Career Workshop
Explore work opportunities at Safeway Canada
Hear about Safeway from HR representative. Understand application eligibility and get connected to Safeway
Contact Marivic Prospero:
m.prospero@centrefornewcomers.ca
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Anti-bullying
Stop bullying. A workshop for children 7-12 presented in partnership with the Canadian Red Cross. Do not be a victim and learn to respond. Call Zainab at 403-569-3348
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Occupational Health and Safety
A workshop on Occupational health and safety. Know safety issues at work. Identify hazard.
Call 403 569 3325 and contact Teresita (ext 247) or Katharina (240)
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Newcomer Orientations in the Community
The Centre for Newcomers is bringing services for new immigrants and refugees to your neighbourhood.
Call Issa: 403 537-8806 or Irene: 403 539-5850
Summer Fun on the Run
Register for fun-filled summer activities under children's Settlement program aimed at immigrant children aged 2-12 years. Events include painting, art and craft, singing, story telling and field trips.
Call Zainab (403-569-3348) or Merrillii (403-569-3325 ext 254) to register.
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Home Alone Safety Workshops
For newcomer parents and children aged 9 - 12
Call Zainab Khan at (403) 569-3348 or
Merrillii Pinaroc at (403) 569-3325 ext 254
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EthniCity Catering Work Experience Program
For New Immigrants and Refugees
EthniCity Catering is a social enterprise of the Centre for Newcomers that caters multi-ethnic food to Calgary customers. This program provides paid transitional employment experience to newcomers.
- Learn workplace essential skills
- Get paid as you gain experience
- Earn a Canadian Job reference
Call Ebtisam: 403 536-8817