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
Career Planning Workshops
for Immigrant Youth ages 15 - 24
Fun and interactive sessions to assist Youth in their Job Search
March 24
Where: Holy Redeemer School
708 - 47 Street SE
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Spring Break Workshops
Career shaping interactive sessions for immigrant youth, aged 15-24, at Centre for Newcomers office from 10:00 am to 12 noon and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Monday March 29
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Thursday, April 8 and Friday, April 9
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Contact Ellen: 403-539-4983
Youth Career Fair
A visit to YEC Job Fair at Stampede Grounds. Meet at Centre for Newcomers at 1:00 pm on April 14 and the group will catch a bus to Stampede Grounds shortly after.
Contact Ellen: 403-539-4983
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Basic Income Tax Preparation
Low-income immigrants can come and get their Income Tax return forms filled free of cost on certain weekends of March and April. Volunteers trained by the representatives from Revenue Canada will assist the newcomers.
Call 403 569-3325 or 403 648-2215 to register
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Start Smart
A workshop for parents and caregivers. Save for your kids future education and learn about RESP.
Weekends: March
14, 27, April 10, 25
Call Teresita: 403 569-3325 (ext 247) or Trina: 403 569-3325 (ext 363)
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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 Irene: 403 539-5850
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
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