What does the program offer?

 

• Helps newcomers develop skills to understand and adjust to how things are done in their new country of Canada.

 

• Empowers newcomer women by understanding what is right for them.

 

• Helps you understand the settlement process you will go through.

 

• Helps you have good communication within your family, with your neighbours and with other people you may meet every day.

 

• Helps develop your self-confidence in talking to people or speaking in a group.

 

• Helps you identify your personal barriers which can get in the way of success.

 

• Helps you learn better ways to change your way of doing tasks.

 

• At the end of the training, you will improve your English skills.

 

• The series of 10 progressive core lessons help you become successful in Canada.

 

 

How will you benefit?

 

• Overcome social isolation and increase social network.

 

• Promote interaction and peer support among women participants.

 

• Meet new friends; build your self-confidence.

 

• Learn the necessary skills for good communication.

 

• Learn effective problem-solving techniques.

 

• Improve your English conversation skills while sharing your stories or experience.

 

• Make your time in Calgary a positive experience.

 

 

Do you qualify?

 

• Immigrant, refugee & other low-income women

 

• Looking for friends and community connections

 

• Have limited language skills

 

• Interested to improve your communication skills