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SUMMARY:Building Bridges
DESCRIPTION:Building Bridges \nAre you a skilled immigrant or refugee woman?Are you interested in honing your skills to increase employability? We can help you set and achieveyour career goals in 2023! \nJoin our FREE 20-week Programon Thursdays 6 to 8:30 pmFebruary 23 – July 27\, 2023 \nOnline on Zoom with the possibility of a few in-person sessions \nThis program welcomes skilled immigrant\, refugee and newcomer women with writtenand verbal English at a Higher Intermediate level (CLB 6/7) interested in developingprofessional\, interpersonal and leadership skills. \nYOU WILL GAINHealthy self-esteem and self-confidenceImproved public speaking\, collaboration and facilitation\, digital and financial literacy skillsGoal setting and project management skills through developing and implementing a small personal objectNew connections and professional networksMentorship and individualized support \nPlease register for one of the Online Info Sessions \nThursday Feb 2nd: 1 – 2 pm / 6 – 7 pm \nFor registration\, please contact Rabia KaihanEmail: rkaihan@pirs.bc.ca | Phone: (778) 608-4438 \nFor flyers\, click here
URL:https://pirs.bc.ca/event/building-bridges-70/
LOCATION:Online on Zoom\, with the possibility of a few in-person sessions
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SUMMARY:Pathways to Childcare Careers
DESCRIPTION:Pathways toChildcareCareers \nOccupation-specific FREE Englishtraining program for women interestedin working in the early learningand childcare fieldJune 5 – August 31\, 2023 9:15 am – 3:00 pm Hybrid: in-person at 7485 Salisbury Ave\,Burnaby and online via Zoom  Program Benefits:Occupation-specific language classes Responsible Adult\, First Aid\, FoodSafe Certificate training Essential and digital skills improvement Trauma-informed approaches to early learning Employment counselling and career exploration Work transition skills training Paid work experience (40 hours) Connection to work opportunities in the field Transportation costs and childminding provided for in-person sessions A supportive and friendly learning environment  Eligibility Criteria:Women who are permanent residents\, convention refugees\, protected\, with CUAETCLB 5 or equivalent in English (online assessment in registration link)Able to attend all program sessionsPathways toChildcareCareers  Deadline to apply: May 8\, 2023 Information Session: May 15\, 2023CONTACT: Arlene Ordonez Email: childcare@pirs.bc.ca | Phone: (778) 608-4168  For Flyers\, click here
URL:https://pirs.bc.ca/event/pathways-to-childcare-careers-259/
LOCATION:7485 Salisbury Ave\, Burnaby and online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Get training and build leadership,Pathways to Childcare Careers
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SUMMARY:Pathways to Childcare Careers
DESCRIPTION:Pathways toChildcareCareers \nOccupation-specific FREE Englishtraining program for women interestedin working in the early learningand childcare fieldJune 5 – August 31\, 2023 9:15 am – 3:00 pm Hybrid: in-person at 7485 Salisbury Ave\,Burnaby and online via Zoom  Program Benefits:Occupation-specific language classes Responsible Adult\, First Aid\, FoodSafe Certificate training Essential and digital skills improvement Trauma-informed approaches to early learning Employment counselling and career exploration Work transition skills training Paid work experience (40 hours) Connection to work opportunities in the field Transportation costs and childminding provided for in-person sessions A supportive and friendly learning environment  Eligibility Criteria:Women who are permanent residents\, convention refugees\, protected\, with CUAETCLB 5 or equivalent in English (online assessment in registration link)Able to attend all program sessionsPathways toChildcareCareers  Deadline to apply: May 8\, 2023 Information Session: May 15\, 2023CONTACT: Arlene Ordonez Email: childcare@pirs.bc.ca | Phone: (778) 608-4168  For Flyers\, click here
URL:https://pirs.bc.ca/event/pathways-to-childcare-careers-260/
LOCATION:7485 Salisbury Ave\, Burnaby and online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Get training and build leadership,Pathways to Childcare Careers
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SUMMARY:Pathways to Childcare Careers
DESCRIPTION:Pathways toChildcareCareers \nOccupation-specific FREE Englishtraining program for women interestedin working in the early learningand childcare fieldJune 5 – August 31\, 2023 9:15 am – 3:00 pm Hybrid: in-person at 7485 Salisbury Ave\,Burnaby and online via Zoom  Program Benefits:Occupation-specific language classes Responsible Adult\, First Aid\, FoodSafe Certificate training Essential and digital skills improvement Trauma-informed approaches to early learning Employment counselling and career exploration Work transition skills training Paid work experience (40 hours) Connection to work opportunities in the field Transportation costs and childminding provided for in-person sessions A supportive and friendly learning environment  Eligibility Criteria:Women who are permanent residents\, convention refugees\, protected\, with CUAETCLB 5 or equivalent in English (online assessment in registration link)Able to attend all program sessionsPathways toChildcareCareers  Deadline to apply: May 8\, 2023 Information Session: May 15\, 2023CONTACT: Arlene Ordonez Email: childcare@pirs.bc.ca | Phone: (778) 608-4168  For Flyers\, click here
URL:https://pirs.bc.ca/event/pathways-to-childcare-careers-261/
LOCATION:7485 Salisbury Ave\, Burnaby and online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Get training and build leadership,Pathways to Childcare Careers
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SUMMARY:Building Bridges
DESCRIPTION:Building Bridges \nAre you a skilled immigrant or refugee woman?Are you interested in honing your skills to increase employability? We can help you set and achieveyour career goals in 2023! \nJoin our FREE 20-week Programon Thursdays 6 to 8:30 pmFebruary 23 – July 27\, 2023 \nOnline on Zoom with the possibility of a few in-person sessions \nThis program welcomes skilled immigrant\, refugee and newcomer women with writtenand verbal English at a Higher Intermediate level (CLB 6/7) interested in developingprofessional\, interpersonal and leadership skills. \nYOU WILL GAINHealthy self-esteem and self-confidenceImproved public speaking\, collaboration and facilitation\, digital and financial literacy skillsGoal setting and project management skills through developing and implementing a small personal objectNew connections and professional networksMentorship and individualized support \nPlease register for one of the Online Info Sessions \nThursday Feb 2nd: 1 – 2 pm / 6 – 7 pm \nFor registration\, please contact Rabia KaihanEmail: rkaihan@pirs.bc.ca | Phone: (778) 608-4438 \nFor flyers\, click here
URL:https://pirs.bc.ca/event/building-bridges-71/
LOCATION:Online on Zoom\, with the possibility of a few in-person sessions
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SUMMARY:Pathways to Childcare Careers
DESCRIPTION:Pathways toChildcareCareers \nOccupation-specific FREE Englishtraining program for women interestedin working in the early learningand childcare field \nJune 5 – August 31\, 2023\n9:15 am – 3:00 pm\nHybrid: in-person at 7485 Salisbury Ave\,Burnaby and online via Zoom \nProgram Benefits:\nOccupation-specific language classes\nResponsible Adult\, First Aid\, FoodSafe Certificate training\nEssential and digital skills improvement\nTrauma-informed approaches to early learning\nEmployment counselling and career exploration\nWork transition skills training\nPaid work experience (40 hours)\nConnection to work opportunities in the field\nTransportation costs and childminding provided for in-person sessions\nA supportive and friendly learning environment \nEligibility Criteria:\nWomen who are permanent residents\, convention refugees\, protected\, with CUAETCLB 5 or equivalent in English (online assessment in registration link)Able to attend all program sessionsPathways toChildcareCareers \nDeadline to apply:\nMay 8\, 2023\nInformation Session: May 15\,\n2023CONTACT: Arlene Ordonez\nEmail: childcare@pirs.bc.ca |\nPhone: (778) 608-4168 \nFor Flyers\, click here
URL:https://pirs.bc.ca/event/pathways-to-childcare-careers-262/
LOCATION:7485 Salisbury Ave\, Burnaby and online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Get training and build leadership,Pathways to Childcare Careers
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