Immigrant, refugee, and visible minority men who have used/are at risk of using violence in relationships

Have children under 19 (Vancouver program only)

Permanent residents aged 17 years or older

Newcomers approved for Permanent Residency

Convention refugees

Have strong English skills (CLB 7+)

Identify as a racialized immigrant

Passionate about social and civic engagement

Rresidency status intending to live in Canada long term

Have solid volunteering and/or work experience

Flexibility to attend training every other Saturday for four months

Previous experience serving on boards and committees is an asset

Permanent residents (10 years or less)

Unemployed or underemployed

Living anywhere in BC

Skilled immigrants: 1+ years related experience

English level: CLB 5+

Refugees with permanent resident status

Protected persons with a valid work permit

Person under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET)

English level equivalent to a minimum of CLB 5

English at LINC 6 level or higher (CLB 5+)

Lived in Canada for less than five years

Clear employment goals

2 years of experience in your profession in another country

Permanent Residents, Refugees, Refugee Claimants

Government-assisted refugee families

Families living in Canada less than 5 years

Parents with children aged 0-6 years

Families living in Burnaby or New Westminster

Looking for a job

Adjusting to Canadian culture

Leadership, social, or basic computer skills

Low level of education or none

Want to learn about Canadian social norms

Skills or career training

Feelings of isolation or lack of social support

Speak Korean or Vietnamese

Have children ages 0-6

First-time parents

Live in the Vancouver area

Pregnant or have a child under 6 months old

Struggle with parenting

Permanent residents and refugee families

Other eligible students and families

Living in New Westminster and studying in a New Westminster School (SD40)

Low income

Issues not covered by other legal agencies

Difficulty speaking or understanding English

Little or no knowledge of the Canadian legal system