Agriculture and Agri-Food Processing Job Fair
Come meet with agriculture and agri-food processing companies that are hiring for such jobs as: Food processing labourers, Experienced meat cutters, Bakery production workers, General farm labourers, Electricians, Millwrights, Welders, Mechanics, apprentice mechanic, Maintenance helpers and Class 1 drivers.
When: Wednesday, May 23 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: Days Inn Calgary South
3828 Macleod Trail South, Calgary
Bring: An up-to-date resume
Free admission and Parking
Close to 39 Avenue CTrain stop
Call 780-644-5379 for more information or to register as an employer.
Centre for Newcomers Moving Forward Classes
Now recruiting for the next Moving Forward intake with classes to start on July 23, 2012. This program is for newcomers who are unemployed with limited work experience, skills and education. We provide training in literacy, life skills, essential skills, job readiness, as well as training for work towards a baking or meat cutting career.
The main requirements we are looking for in candidates are:
- An interest in a baking or meat cutting career
- CLB minimum of 5 in Speaking/Listening and 3 in Reading/Writing
- 9 – 12 yrs of schooling (we can consider less but cannot accept university degrees)
- Commitment to attending a 32-week program and full time employment for 6-month follow-up
- Open to permanent residents or citizens
If you know of anyone who might be a good candidate for this program please have them contact Cattaleya or Dan Fast (403-569-3339) at Centre for Newcomers.
Immigration and Resettlement Process Workshop
CCIS will be hosting a workshop on the Immigration & Resettlement Process on May 29, 2012, 1 – 4 PM at the Genesis Centre. This workshop is ideal for Service-providers, Teachers, Non-Profit people, Businesses and Employers. For registration phone or email: 403-290-5134, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. "> This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Exam Study Groups
Canadian Registered Nurse Group
This group will run on Tuesdays from June 26 to September 25 from 1:00 to 4:30pm. The goal is to assist internationally educated nurses in preparing for the examination required as part of the licensing process with the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA).
Science Group
Are you an internationally educated engineer, geologist or geophysicist planning to become licensed in Alberta? Join the National Professional Practice Exam Study Groups at no cost!
The Wednesday group will run April 18 - July 11 and the Saturday group April 21 - July 14. The focus of the study groups will be on assisting the participants in preparing for the exam required as part of the licensing process with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA).
Medical Group
Join the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science Study Group on Saturdays between June 16 and October 6. The focus will be on assisting internationally educated Medical Laboratory Technologists in preparing for the exam required as part of the licensing process with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science.
Please call Directions for Immigrants’ main number (403) 297-2555 for details and to determine eligibility for all groups.
Marie Eriksen Award Applications
Women who are immigrants to Alberta who are attending school in order to return to their pre-migration field of work are eligible to apply for a Maria Eriksen Every Woman Can Bursary. Applicants must be in financial need and currently enrolled in an accredited educational institution.
Please note that the bursary will be paid to the school where the recipient is taking classes and cannot be paid to the person. (A bursary is similar to a grant or a scholarship and does not need to be paid back.) Immigrant women from anywhere in Alberta are encouraged to apply. They do not need to be IAF loan recipients.
Applications must be submitted directly to The Calgary Foundation; the deadline is June 15, 2012. (IAF cannot accept applications.)
CCIS Drama Project
Calgary Catholic Immigration Society is pleased to be offering their Youth Drama Project. This is a free, after school program for grades 2-6. For more info contact 403.470.4529 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
4th Annual All Sport One Day Event
Sport Calgary encourages you to engage children and youth in their All Sport One Day 4th annual event on Saturday, June 16th: 1800 children between the ages of 6 and 12 years participating for FREE – at 10 facilities – with over 40 activities! For more info visit www.allsportoneday.ca.
Social Innovation Speakers Series
United Way is hosting a Social Innovation Speakers Series on May 29th from 2:30 - 4:30 pm at the Bridgeland Riverside Community Centre. Mark Cabaj of the Tamarack Institute will be discussing the topic of Rebuilding Neighbourhoods: 3 Pathways to Change. To RSVP email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Edmonton ESL Cooperative Website
For information about the newly formed Edmonton ESL Cooperative visit their new website www.edmontonesl.com.
Moving Forward: Training for Employability
This 32 week program put on by the Centre for Newcomers is designed for immigrants who have limited formal education in their first language, and low levels of Essential skills and English literacy. Clients will focus on the development and use of essential skills specific to entry level jobs in baking or retail meat cutting in a supermarket or related business. For more info contact Dan Fast at 403 569-3339.
Services for Immigrants in Calgary Brochure
ISCC is pleased to offer the updated version of the “Services for Immigrants in Calgary“. This free brochure is available in two versions - Multilingual - English, Chinese Punjabi, Urdu, Spanish and Arabic and a French/English version.
It can be picked up at front reception at the ISCC office located in the Prospect Building at 915 – 33rd Street NE Calgary during office hours from Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Please provide notice of 1 week prior to your pickup date to ensure we have the brochures in stock at our office.
To order, please visit isccalgary.ca.
The New Family Place Classes
Adult Sewing Classes
This class will be held on Mondays 1pm-3pm at the New Family Place, 101, 120 -17th Ave SW. Contact 403-514-8331 for more details.
Mother Goose Program
Focus on the pleasure of using rhymes, songs while connecting with your child at this free program, held on Tuesdays from 10:30 – 11:30 am. For more information please call: 403-263-1543.
Bow Valley Career Courses
Bow Valley College’s Career Connections is running free two hour courses on resumes, interview skills and networking at various libraries through the City. They can register directly by clicking on this link: http://calgarypubliclibrary.com/services/programs-events/register-for-programs?ad=s&dt=s&lc=s&pt=s&kw=career%20basics&pg=1
Trade Training-for-Work Programs
Millwright & Machining Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic 30-week training including: Preparations for Training & Employment, SAIT Occupational Skills Training and Work Experience.
Who should apply? Immigrants, who are: unemployed and have been in Canada no more than 10 years, interested in pursuing employment in one of the above trades, Ready, Willing, and Able to commit themselves to completing the training program and finding work in the field. To apply, In person at the CCIS Office or Call/Email for more information: Millwright: 403-290-5121 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning: 403-290-5115 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Volunteering with Seniors
Are you interested or curious about the stories and live of Older Adults? Are you curious about how you can make a difference in the lives of people at risk of social isolation? Do you have an hour a week to volunteer? If so consider finding out more about volunteering with Calgary Family Services as Micro Local Group Volunteer. For More Information please contact Mariette at 403-705-7559.
Learning English with CBC Radio
An exciting new resource for ESL teachers and learners in Alberta was recently launched by CBC Edmonton and Alberta Employment and Immigration. The project can be found at www.cbc.ca/Edmonton/eal.The website resources are made up of two types of audio stories, each supported by ESL learning materials.
Newscasts (Weekly News Stories) The stories in this section are shorter. They focus on the current events of the day. They are suitable for students who have reached CLB 4.
Monthly Stories (Monthly Feature Stories)The stories in this section are a bit longer. They feature items of general human interest. One of these stories is uploaded each month and they are suitable for students who have reached CLB 6+ and for teachers looking for materials to use with higher level classes.
The audio files and documents can all be downloaded and kept on your computer absolutely free! The audio files are in MP3 format and will play on most computer audio players. For more information contact Project Manager, Justine Light at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Welcome to Alberta Workshops
Find out more about resources available to new immigrants. Every Thursday from 10 - 12 noon at Immigrant Services Calgary. For more information call 403 265-1120 or visit www.immigrantservicescalgary.ca.
Professional Development for ESL Teachers: ATESL Calgary Wikipage
The Co-Chairs of ATESL Calgary Local have set up a wikipage for ESL teachers. This page will be a forum for discussion and a place where you can read and post interesting articles, information and resources related to teaching and ESL. Please feel free to share the link with your colleagues. To join the group:
-Go to www.ateslcalgarylocal.wikispaces.com.
-From there, click “join this wiki” in the top left of the page.
-On the right side of the home page you will see tabs for various pages including links to articles on reading and vocabulary and the ATESL and TESL Canada homepages.
-You can add a new page and add a link to a web document or article. Click on” new page” on the top left and follow the prompts.
-You can also start a discussion from the home page. Click “discussion” and follow the prompts.
If you have any questions, please email
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Youth Employment Centre
The Youth Employment Centre is a great place to connect immigrant youth with exciting opporutnities. To view their latest update, click here.
Immigrant Professionals in the Environment Sector
CCIS is offering a new training opportunity for Immigrant Professionals in the Environment Sector. The Program includes 6 weeks of sector-specific classroom training designed by environmental employers, skilled immigrants, and employment counselors, and an 8-week work experience placement to gain industry experience. For more information visit www.eco.ca/bridging.
Immigrant Bridging Program for Foreign Trained Teachers
The Transition to Alberta Classrooms (TAC) program will help foreign trained teachers for whom English is an additional language prepare for employment. The program is designed to assist immigrant teachers with international experience overcome challenges they face. For more information on the program, contact Anne O'Byrne: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 403-777-7272 Ext. 2427.
Immigrant Seniors Website
Calgary Catholic Immigration Services is one of the partnering agencies working on the immigrant seniors website (www.immigrantseniors.ca) and they need to update the site with correct information that indicates which places offer ESL type programs/opportunities that are either senior specific or senior friendly. They also need to know if there is a fee attached and what the basic outline of said classes or opportunities might be. If you can provide any information that would be useful for the site please contact Carolyn Arrell at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Immigrant Youth Volunteer Program
The Youth Volunteer Program (YVP) works to help immigrant youths discover what a difference they can make to their communities through volunteering opportunities all over the city from festivals and homeless shelters, to charities and marathons etc. Through volunteering, their goal is to create a more welcoming, culturally-competent community for everyone. Our program primarily targets permanent resident youths aged 14-18 who are at risk for social isolation and who maybe do not know how to get involved and meet new friends.
For more information contact Cindy Wu at 403-538-8333; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. OR Grisel Flores at 403-538-8355; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
CCIS Host Program Volunteers Needed
Calgary Catholic Immigration Society is in need of volunteers for the Host Program. The Host Program helps newcomers integrate and resettle in Canada. Many of these newcomers are government assisted refugees and others are independent migrants. Host volunteers lend support, help with language barriers and introduce newcomers to their new community.
The Host Program recruits and trains volunteer hosts and then establishes compatible matches between them and new immigrants of all ages. The matches are based on criteria such as similar interests, family size, age and profession. Anyone can volunteer as long as they are at least 17 years of age and can commit to volunteering for 3 -4 hours a week divided to suit the volunteer and needs of the family. For more information contact the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Ethos Youth and Family
Calgary Catholic Immigration Society's SOT program has a new extension: Ethos Youth & Family. They are aiming to provide culturally sensitive support for immigrant and refugee children and youth ages 3 to 18, and their families addressing post-traumatic stress related to migration, resettlement, socio-economic barriers, and isolation. We are now ready to accept referrals and/or answer any questions you may have regarding this new service. We are also happy to provide informational materials and presentations to elaborate on our service and the population we serve. We strive to promote health and healing, in children, youth, and their families.
We offer a variety of services including individual and group therapy, as well as parent support and education. In addition we deliver outreach educational services to schools, professionals, and community organizations. The program counsellors deliver individual and parental support to attend to underlying issues of trauma, migration, and acculturations stress. Services are available by referral from teachers, social workers, or other community service providers involved with immigrant and refugee youth and family. Interested parents or youth are welcome to contact us with questions and/or to self-refer. For more details contact Chantal Côté Coordinator, ethos youth & family, 403.265.3538, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Volunteer Cultural Interpreters and Translators Needed
Immigrant Services Calgary is looking for volunteers to fill the positions of ‘Cultural Interpreter’ and ‘Cultural Translator’. These volunteers will assist newcomers to Canada with their transition to a new life by either providing assistance with the verbal exchange of words form one language to another or by translating important written legal documents. Volunteers must be fluent in English and at least one other language and must be culturally sensitive. Some daytime availability is required for the position of Cultural Interpreter and Cultural Translators must have intermediate level computer skills. Contact: Volunteer Coordinator at 403-538-8355.
Never too Late Guide
United Way has released /_Never Too Late_/, a guide developed to help youth navigate returning to school. If you would like to receive free copies of the Never Too Late guide, please contact Shayna Nackoney at (403) 410-2573 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Calgary Workers' Resource Centre
The Calgary Workers' Resource Centre offers an Employment Rights, Obligations and Benefits Education Program. If your team, clients or students would benefit from more knowledge about their work-related rights, obligations and benefits, then contact the Calgary Workers’ Resource Centre! Subjects covered include: Alberta employment standards, employment insurance, human rights in the workplace, and workers’ compensation. These workshops may be particularly of interest to members of vulnerable populations including new immigrants and ESL students, Temporary Foreign Workers, youth, Aboriginal workers, persons with disabilities, and unemployed/underemployed workers. For more information or to book a workshop, contact Candace Martens (403-264-8100, ext. 26) or e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ).
Calgary AfterSchool
The goal of Calgary AfterSchool is to increase the number of quality after school programming opportunities for youth ages 6 – 16. The programs are available between the hours of 3 and 6 pm on weekdays throughout the year. To find programs near your home or school, go to theCalgary.ca/afterschool web site. This website will tell you more about the initiative. Also, Calgary AfterSchool invites you to call the City’s 24/7 media line at 403-828-2954 to arrange an interview with a Calgary AfterSchool spokesperson.
These community events, ESL workshops, Christian seminars, and various postings are updated regularly. To submit a posting, please e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.