EVENTS & WORKSHOPS
January 17, 2020
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
The Linking Up program wants to help you develop relevant skills and attitudes towards work and gain firsthand work and experience in the supply chain sector in Canada.
You may be eligible for a 6-week free training, if you are:
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Seeking employment and require assistance to attain employment.
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Receiving EI or have received EI in the last 5 years.
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Anew immigrant with permanent resident or citizenship status.
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English language skills CLB 5 and up.
FREE TRAINING & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT WORK EXPERIENCE
February 3 - March 3, 2020
Mondays & Tuesdays
12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Life Skills Training helps you understand, adjust and participate in the settlement process. The training will teach you how to better communicate with family, friends, and community members. You will learn about Canadian Culture and how to adjust, how to solve problems, how to get your children to do their chores, how to communicate with teachers, and how to set personal goals.
LIFE SKILLS FOR
IMMIGRANT WOMEN
March 28th, 2020
7:00 am - 10:30 pm
On Saturday, March 28th, 2020, CFN invites you to join us at the fabulous Habebe's Banquet Hall for CFN's 5th Annual Fundraiser: Celebrating Diversity.
Come help us build community, have fun and most of all, work towards the Calgary we imagine and strive for each day – a community that values diversity, in which people of all backgrounds find and create opportunities to fulfill their dreams.
CFN's 5Th ANNUAL FUNDRAISER:
CELEBRATING DIVERSITY
Ongoing
This program provides comprehensive and personalized services to EI recipients in Calgary and area for re-entry into the workforce. Clients may receive specialized technical training, childcare support and workers' benefits (WCB) while attending the program. Must currently be receiving Employment Insurance (EI) or have received regular EI payments in the previous 5 years. For more information or to register click below.
TRANSITION TO
EMPLOYMENT
Ongoing
A 4-month program that matches Mentors working as professionals in their industry in Canada with Mentees who are professionals striving to find employment in their fields.To register or for more information click below.
MULTICULTURAL
PEER MENTORSHIP
January - March 2020
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
7:00 am - 10:30 pm
The Centre for Newcomers invites you to learn new skills (Sewing ,knitting and crocheting), practice English speaking, meet new friends and break isolation.
WOMEN PEER
SUPPORT GROUP
February 7, 2020
Mondays & Tuesdays
12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Tax season is coming soon and you do not want to be unprepared. CFN is once again holding information sessions on the Canadian tax system right here at the Centre. Come learn about taxation in Canada and the benefits you may be eligible for. You must reserve your seat to attend.
THE CANADIAN
TAX SYSTEM
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Ongoing by Registration
Get the support you need and learn how you can reduce your debt and grow your savings. Improve your credit score and achieve financial goals. Workshops are held on:
To register or for more information about this service click below.
GOOD USE OF
YOUR MONEY
Ongoing
Executive Mat Services in partnership with CFN is looking for a Sales Representative Assistant to assist Sales Representatives in the fulfillment of their daily duties of delivering a wide variety of products and services to customers on a predetermined schedule. Help Collect payment from customers and or manage customers' accounts to ensure company receives payment for products or services. $15/hr. To apply or for more information click the link below.
PAID WORK
EXPERIENCE
February 1, 2020
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join CFN for an information session on Becoming a Canadian citizen. Understand how to apply for citizenship, learn about Canada (History, Geography, Right and Responsibilities and Government structures). Practise the quizzes and test questions related to the Canadian citizenship test.
BECOMING A
CANADIAN CITIZEN
February 8, 2020
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for a FREE information session!
Learn about how to apply to become a Canadian citizen, most current eligibility requirements, official government forms, website, fees, processing times and more.
CANADIAN CITIZENSHIP
INFORMATION SESSION
Ongoing
Would you like to Volunteer with CFN? Come in for a Volunteer Orientation session to find our what best suits you. Included is a brief history of the Centre for Newcomers, volunteerism in Canada, volunteer roles at CFN and
how to look for volunteer positions in Calgary Join any session. No registration required. Please bring a copy of your resume. Please continue to check our website for upcoming schedule. For more information click below.
VOLUNTEER
@CFN
Ongoing
Would you like to learn and practice computer skills? We offer free computer literacy classes at the Centre for Newcomers. Content includes an introduction to computers, keyboarding, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. These classes are open to all - refugees, immigrants and citizens of Canada. Classes are Saturdays, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon To attend or for more information click below.