Practice reading and speaking English! We will discuss a different book or short story every month in a friendly group setting! This program is open to all English language levels. Books are available when you sign up. There are various dates and locations for the English Language Learning Book Club. To learn more, click here 

Looking to land your next job? Join us at Resume Lab: Get Hired Now! for a hands-on, interactive resume-building workshop. Whether you’re starting from scratch or need to fine-tune your existing resume, this session will help you create a polished, professional resume by the end of the day. Our career experts will provide personalized, one-on-one guidance to […]

Get the job support and confidence to START your career RIGHT! Eligible Participants: Youth between the ages of 15-29 years Unemployed or underemployed, working less than 20 hours Refugee claimants, international students and temporary workers CLB level 3+ The program offers: 10 weeks of career planning, life and employability skills training Develop your leadership skills […]

Engage your board and align their work with organizational values and vision. A highly effective and engaged board has clarity around roles, responsibilities and aligns their work and performance with organizational values and vision.​ In this workshop, you will learn or refresh your knowledge on non-profit board member essentials.​ Learning Outcomes: Come away from this […]

Gain confidence and support with DIVERSEcity's 20-hour course! As you prepare for the Canadian citizenship exam, this 20-hour course, offered over 10 weeks will help you:  Learn about Canadian history, heritage and culture  Understand your rights and responsibilities as a new citizen  Become an active citizen in your community! Wednesdays, January 15 to March 19, […]

Learn more about the YWCA Aspire Refugee Women Employment Program! Quick facts and highlights about the program: Since 2019, the Aspire program has been supporting self-defined refugee women in the community to jump-start a meaningful career in Canada Average program outcome 89% Language support for low LINC Spanish, Arabic, Farsi, Dari speaking participants Hybrid program, participants […]

Plan, launch and grow your small business or side hustle with our innovative self-employment program! If you’re an immigrant or BIPOC aspiring entrepreneur, we’ll guide your entrepreneurial journey. Let us help you navigate the small business landscape with our free, 24+ week self-employment training program, networking hub and business incubation platform rolled into one. Our […]

Join Vikki for an insightful webinar that delves into the nuances of vicarious trauma and burnout, exploring how the spiritual and ethical challenges of our work impact our well-being and our ability to uphold dignity and social justice for our clients. We’ll differentiate Collective Care from traditional self-care, emphasizing the importance of community support in […]

Lab Outline Leadership Principles strengthens your individual leadership skills and personal attributes to positively impact the effectiveness of your organization.​ This 3-day lab is a unique professional development offering for non-profit leaders seeking to increase self-awareness and learn about values-based leadership.​ Suggested participants: You are an ideal candidate if you:​ are currently working in the […]

Move beyond fiduciary checklists and tap into the collective insights, experience and creativity of your board through generative and strategic conversations.​ Drawing on the Governance as Leadership framework, this workshop will provide you with a strong foundation to shift the focus of your board conversations toward the issues that really matter. Learn how to incorporate […]

Join the Tri-Cities Local Immigration Partnership for a dynamic community-centered forum exploring youth and mental health services available to newcomers. The morning will start with a panel where community stakeholders will share stories, opportunities, and challenges of newcomer youth and discuss the services and resources available to support them. We will then delve into the […]

We are excited to host our annual Surrey LIP Community Stakeholder Forum under the theme, “Facing the Future of Immigration: Advocacy, Innovation, and Community Preparedness,” on January 27, 2025, 1 pm–5 pm at the SFU Surrey Campus. The Community Stakeholder Engagement Forum will bring together community leaders, service providers, policymakers, and newcomers to discuss the […]