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SUMMARY:Finding Volunteer Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Discover Your Path Through Volunteering! \n\nOnline Workshop: Finding Volunteer Opportunities in Your Community\nFriday\, November 14 | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm\nOnline (We will send the meeting link the day before)\nEmployment Workshop Registration Form\n\nVolunteering is a wonderful way to meet new people\, build Canadian work experience\, and feel more connected to your new community. Join us for a friendly and interactive session where we explore: \n\nWhy volunteering can open doors to new skills and job opportunities\nDifferent types of volunteer roles that match your interests\nHow to find great volunteer positions near you\nWhat to expect when working with volunteer organizations\n\nThere will also be time to ask questions and share your experiences!\nCome learn how volunteering can help you grow\, feel at home\, and make a positive impact in Canada. \nWho Should Attend:\n\nThis workshop is available to open work permit holders\, study permit holders\, refugee claimants\, and naturalized citizens eager to build a strong foundation for their job search in Canada. \nPlease Note: The session will be delivered in English. \nCome ready to learn more and discover your next volunteer opportunity! \nMore Support for Newcomers\n\nThis workshop is offered through our BC Newcomer Services Program (BCNSP). If you need more help adjusting to life in Canada\, exploring employment\, or accessing community resources\, visit the program page to learn more.
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SUMMARY:Know Your Rights at Work: Employment Standards in BC
DESCRIPTION:Are you starting a new job in British Columbia and want to understand your rights and responsibilities as a worker? Join us for this interactive Employment Standards workshop in Vancouver\, where you will learn about workers’ rights in BC and how to protect yourself at work. \n📅 Date: Friday\, September 5\, 2025 \n🕙 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm \n📍 Location: MOSAIC Head Office\, 5575 Boundary Rd.\, Vancouver \nRegister Now \nWhat you will learn:\n\n\nWhat Employment Standards are and why they matter for every worker in BC \n\n\nRules around minimum wage\, working hours\, meal breaks\, and overtime pay \n\n\nHow to find reliable information and support when you have questions at work \n\n\nThis practical session will give you the knowledge and tools to feel confident\, informed\, and protected as you begin or continue your career journey in British Columbia. \nWho should attend:\nThis workshop is open to: \n\n\nOpen work permit holders \n\n\nStudy permit holders \n\n\nRefugee claimants \n\n\nNaturalized citizens eager to build a strong foundation for their job search in Canada \n\n\n🗣️ Please note: the session will be delivered in English. \nCome ready to participate\, learn\, and grow your understanding of BC’s workplace rights. \n\nMore Support for Newcomers\nThis workshop is part of our BC Newcomer Services Program (BCNSP). If you are looking for more support to adjust to life in Canada—whether that’s exploring employment opportunities or accessing community resources—visit our [BCNSP program page] to learn more.
URL:https://mosaicbc.org/event/employment-standards-workshop-vancouver-sept-2025/
LOCATION:MOSAIC – Boundary\, 5575 Boundary Road\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5R 2P9
CATEGORIES:Employment related events,Information Sessions,Other Events,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Job Search Strategies Workshop in Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:Learn Effective Ways to Find a Job in Canada\nAre you new to Canada and looking for your next job opportunity? Join us for the Job Search Strategies Workshop\, a free and in-person event designed to help newcomers understand the Canadian job market and develop effective strategies to succeed in their job search. \n📅 Date: Friday\, June 13\, 2025 \n🕙 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \n📍 Location: MOSAIC Head Office – 5575 Boundary Rd.\, Vancouver \n🔗 Registration Form: Save your spot! \nWhat You’ll Learn\nThis workshop will help you gain the confidence and skills to navigate your job search in Canada. Whether you’re just starting your journey or looking to change careers\, this session will cover: \n\n\nDifferent ways people find jobs in Canada and how employers recruit \n\n\nFive job search strategies with tips\, tools\, and resources for each \n\n\nHow to make your job search message clear and targeted \n\n\nBest practices for following up after contacting employers or submitting applications \n\n\nThis is a great opportunity to connect with others\, ask questions\, and walk away with practical knowledge that you can apply immediately. \nWho Can Join\nThis free job workshop is open to: \n\n\nRefugee claimants \n\n\nOpen work permit holders \n\n\nStudy permit holders \n\n\nNaturalized citizens \n\n\nPlease note: the session will be delivered in English. \nMore Support for Newcomers\nThis workshop is offered through our BC Newcomer Services Program (BCNSP). If you need more help adjusting to life in Canada\, exploring employment\, or accessing community resources\, visit the program page to learn more. \n\nLet me know if you’d like a French translation or a simplified version for audiences with lower English proficiency.
URL:https://mosaicbc.org/event/job-search-strategies-workshop-vancouver/
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