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Connect2Work
Connect2Work is a pre-employment program that supports newcomer youth (ages 15-30) to build life and employability skills. The program offers several skill-building workshops, one-on-one employment coaching, ESL supports and valuable networking opportunities. Join the program to further support your settlement in Canada and continue developing your connections to various employment opportunities!
Join us for free workshops every Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Robert Lee YMCA in Downtown Vancouver.
Have questions? Contact us at connect2work@bc.ymca.ca.
Conversation Club
Our English Conversation Clubs are a great way to build English language skills, meet new friends and learn more about life in Canada. Offered twice a week.
Requirement: Must be a Permanent Resident, Convention Refugee or in Canada under CUAET measures.
Have questions?
Contact connections@bc.ymca.ca or phone 778.990.4856.
Canadian Citizenship Preparation
We offer support in learning the Discover Canada Study Guide and prepare you to take the Canadian Citizenship Test. Not sure if you’re ready to become a Canadian citizen? Check out Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s website for info information.
Requirement: Must be a Permanent Resident or in Canada under CUAET measures.
To learn more and register, contact connections@bc.ymca.ca or
phone 778.990.4856.
Canadian Fitness Connection
This free, eight-week program helps participants learn ways to stay fit while practicing English, meeting new friends and exploring Canadian life and culture. This program is for immigrants ages 19+ only. To participate, you must be a Permanent Resident, a Convention Refugee or in Canada under CUAET measures.
To learn more and register, contact connections@bc.ymca.ca or
phone 604.374.5465.
Self Employment for Newcomers
This program offers immigrants and newcomers the opportunity to become small business owners.
Want more details about the program?
Social and Educational Events
These fun, free events happen monthly and are specially planned for newcomer individuals and families (long-term Canadian residents are welcome too as volunteers!). To participate, you must be a Permanent Resident, Convention Refugee or in Canada under CUAET measures. Made possible through our funding partners.
To learn more, please contact connections@bc.ymca.ca or phone 604.374.5465.
Conversations for Life
This program supports newcomers to build confidence, language skills, knowledge & intercultural relationships through weekly discussions over a period of 4 weeks. Made possible through our funding partners.
Eligibility criteria: must be a Permanent Resident, Convention Refugee or in Canada under CUAET measures.
To Learn more, please contact connections@bc.ymca.ca or phone 778 990 4856.