Building Bridges
Date
January 22 – June 18, 2025, Wednesdays from 6 PM – 8:30 PM
Format
Online and In-Person
Location
Online on Zoom with a few in-person sessions (TBD)
English Level
Higher Intermediate (CLB 6-7)
Cost
FREE
Know someone who can benefit from the program? Make a referral.
Date
Tuesday, January 14, 1 PM – 2 PM
Wednesday, January 15, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Location
Online – Zoom
Have Questions?
Call 604-298-5888
Email womenleadership@pirs.bc.ca
Download the program flyer in PDF format.
Overview
Are you a skilled immigrant or refugee woman? Are you interested in honing your skills to increase employability? Do you want to build connections and networks to achieve your career goals? Join our FREE Building Bridges 20-week Program.
Why join
You will gain:
- Healthy self-esteem and self-confidence
- Improved public speaking, collaboration,
- facilitation, digital and financial literacy skills
- Goal setting and project management skills through developing and implementing a small personal project
- New connections and professional networks
- Mentorship and individualized support
Who it’s for
This program welcomes skilled immigrant, refugee and newcomer women with written and verbal English at a Higher Intermediate level (CLB 6/7) interested in developing professional, interpersonal and leadership skills.
How to apply
Please apply using our online form.
For questions and application assistance, please contact us:
| Contact | |
|---|---|
Sanzida Habib |
Or use the form below. |
Building Bridges Inquiry Form
In partnership with
“More than anything, Building Bridges help us to build the strength and confidence we need to face the difficulties of our daily life. Also, the program worked as a bridge between us and the community we intend to serve.”
– Building Bridges program participant