Our Programs
PIRS programs help immigrant and refugee women and children:
- Become active participants in Canadian society
- Learn about their communities and themselves
- Build a strong foundation for success
Get support
All English Levels / In-person, online, and other
One-on-One support for newcomer women who are asylum seekers and/or refugee claimants.
Ukrainian Women’s Employment Support Circle
Employment support group for Ukrainian women to connect and focus on employment, resources and wellbeing. Facilitated in Ukrainian.
PIRS bursaries help participants fund courses to upgrade their skills for work.
Adapt to life in Canada
All English Levels / In-person or online For parents and children (ages 3-8)
All English Levels / In-person or online For parents and children (ages 0-5)
All English Levels / Online For parents and children (ages 6-13)
All English Levels / In-person or online For parents and children (ages 0-18 months)
All English Levels / In-person or online For parents and children (ages 3-5)
Food Skills for Immigrant and Refugee Women
All English Levels / In-person For parents and children (ages 18 months-5 years)
Learn English
Community English Classes for Women
Beginner English / In-person and online
Lower Intermediate English / In-person
Get training and build leadership
Leadership Expansion And Development (LEAD)
Intermediate English / In-person or online
Higher Intermediate English / Online
Childcare Leadership Group (CLG)
Higher Intermediate English / In-person and online
Immigrant Women’s Advisory Committee (IWAC)
Higher Intermediate English / In-person and online
Intermediate English / In-person and online
Early Childhood Education Assistant Training
Higher Intermediate English / In-person
“I feel more comfortable when my kids ask me to play with them. I am more open to listen and observe their needs.”
– Parenting program participant