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CNC Free Painting Classes: In-Person Activity
2025-02-05 15:15 - 16:00, 2025-02-10 15:15 - 16:00, 2025-02-12 15:15 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Newcomer Information Centre – Oakville, 690 Dorval Drive, Suite 100, Oakville, Ontario, L6K 3X9, Canada
Every Monday & Wednesday from 3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
CNC Oakville is providing complimentary painting lessons for children aged 8 and older. Over the course of several lessons, children will explore various techniques and work on a project that they can take home upon completion. This creative activity fosters emotional well-being, nurtures imagination, and encourages self-expression.
All supplies and some refreshments will be provided.
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Acing the Job Interview: Webinar
2025-02-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
Topics to be covered:

What is the purpose of an interview?
What do interviewers look for in a candidate?
Different styles of interviews
How to prepare for your interview
What is illegal for employers to ask during an interview?
Follow-up after an interview

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Multi-Employer In-Person Hiring Event
2025-02-06 11:00 - 14:00 | Employment Centre – Brampton South, 7700 Hurontario Street, Unit 601, Brampton, ON, L6Y 4M3, Canada
Positions Available:

Kitchen Helper and Chefs
Janitorial Roles
Administration and Customer Service
Internationally Trained Nurses
Personal Support Workers
Home Support Workers
Registered Practical Nurses

Requirements:

Valid work permits
Customer service skills
Certification requirements for PSW

Only pre-screened candidates will receive interview invites.

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How to Find a Mentor in Your Profession: Webinar
2025-02-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
The TRIEC Mentoring Partnership program helps internationally trained professionals reconnect with their careers in Canada through one-on-one career-based mentoring with an industry professional.
Program Eligibility:

2+ years of international experience
Lived in Canada for less than five years
Unemployed or underemployed

Currently recruiting mentees for the following professions:

Customer Relationship Management
Banking Services
Finance and Accounting
Financial Services
Human Resources
IT Consulting
IT Project Management
Marketing
Project Management
Business Analyst

If you are looking for mentors in other professions, please contact us.

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Virtual One-On-One Resume Critique for Newcomers
2025-02-07 09:30 - 14:30, 2025-02-14 09:30 - 14:30 | Online
Book your 45-minute appointment between 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

At your one-on-one appointment, you will learn how to:

Modify your resume based on current labour market trends
Get your resume noticed by employers
Capture that sought-after interview

Eligibility Criteria:

Permanent Residents or Convention Refugees with a valid PR card, Confirmation of PR or Notice of Decision or CUAET visa holder
Able to read, write and speak English (Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 5

Appointments available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Care for Nurses: One-On-One Support and Guidance
2025-02-10 09:00 - 15:00 | Newcomer Information Centre – Brampton East, 263 Queen Street East, Unit 14, Brampton, ON, L6W 4K6, Canada
Are you an Internationally Educated Nurse looking for support in Ontario?
Book a one-hour consultation with a CARE centre case manager who will guide you through the regulatory and settlement processes. The goals are successful registration, sustained employment, and social integration.
Services Include:

Individualized needs and goals assessment
Guidance to analyze and interpret CNO letters
Assistance in identifying academic and skill development supports needed
Preparation for exam success
Information on the Canadian healthcare workplace
Assistance with job search tasks and networking

Appointment is required.
This session is in collaboration with Care Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses.

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Staying Fit With Zumba for Seniors: Webinar
2025-02-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
Join us for a Zumba session led by Fernanda Jarrin, a certified Zumba instructor.
You will learn some basic simple movements to help burn some calories, improve heart health and reduce stress.
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Canadian Personal Tax and Foreign Property Filing: In-Person Session
2025-02-10 13:00 - 14:30 | Newcomer Information Centre – Oakville, 690 Dorval Drive, Suite 100, Oakville, Ontario, L6K 3X9, Canada
This session will cover:

Canadian personal tax filing
Canadian tax benefits
Overview of foreign property tax filing
Why do I need to file foreign property tax?
Penalties and remedies for incorrect declarations
How does the CRA review foreign property?
Is it better to become a non-tax resident?

This session will be conducted in Chinese/Mandarin. Child care will be available during the session if required.
This event will be delivered in collaboration with The Cross-Cultural Community Services Association (TCCSA).

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Family Day Celebration - Road Safety for Families: In-Person Session
2025-02-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Newcomer Information Centre – Mississauga, 50 Burnhamthorpe Road West, Suite 400, Mississauga, ON, Canada
Join us to learn about road safety from Personal Injury Expert Inga Tkachenko and Community Leader Police Officer Popalzai. This event is open to newcomers and families of all ages!
Topics to be covered:

Essential road safety tips to protect your family
Practical steps to reduce injuries and prevent accidents
What to do immediately after a car accident
Safety measures, avoiding scams & understanding police roles in Canada
Free resources and tools to help families stay safe on the road
Q&A session with experts to address your concerns

There will be a giveaway!
This session will be held in collaboration with Inga Educates.

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Effective Job Search Strategies: Webinar
2025-02-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
In this webinar, you will learn about:

The hidden job market
Networking
Role of social media
Bridging programs
Volunteering
Informational interviews

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Social Assistance and Public Benefits: Webinar
2025-02-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
Do you have trouble making ends meet? What can you do if you are denied benefits?
Join us to learn about the different programs you might qualify for and what income programs and benefits are available to you.
This event will be held in collaboration with Halton Community Legal Services.
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Guided Meditation on Stress Management with Group Sharing: In-Person Session
2025-02-11 11:00 - 12:30 | Newcomer Information Centre – Oakville, 690 Dorval Drive, Suite 100, Oakville, Ontario, L6K 3X9, Canada
This session is designed to help participants identify, understand, and release stress through mindfulness and connection.
Combining a guided meditation practice with an opportunity for group sharing, the session creates a safe and supportive space to foster relaxation and mutual understanding. Child care will be available during the session if required. Refreshments will be provided and you'll get a chance to win prizes in our raffle drawings.

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Applying for Canadian Citizenship: Webinar
2025-02-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
In this webinar, the following topics will be covered:

What does it mean to be Canadian?
Who is eligible to apply?
Documents required
Stages of the citizenship application process
Available resources for the Canadian Citizenship Test

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In-Person Hiring Event: MEDEX Health Services
2025-02-12 11:00 - 14:00
Achēv is partnering with MedEx Health Services, a leading accredited provider of rehabilitation and home healthcare services, to host an in-person hiring event! They are seeking talented professionals to deliver primary care services to clients within their clinical network and the community.
Available Positions:

Registered Massage Therapists
Nurse Practitioner
Nurses (RPN and RN)
Family Medicine Physician
Certified PSW

Only selected candidates will be contacted with an interview time and location details.

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Introduction to Networking & Networks Orientation For Youth: Virtual Session
2025-02-12 11:30 - 13:00, 2025-02-19 11:30 - 13:00 | Online
Are you 18-29 years of age with an interest in building your professional network? Join netWORKS to learn the basics of networking.
You’ll be prepped and ready to stand out from the crowd in our upcoming FREE networking events!
Eligibility:

18-29 years of age
Not in school
Unemployed or Underemployed
Eligible to work in Canada
Reside in the GTA

Click Register Now to register for the event. Attendees are required to attend one orientation session prior to attending their first networking event. Those who have attended previous orientations are not required to attend again.

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Internationally Educated Professionals Bridging Program by York University: Webinar
2025-02-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
Join our session to learn about York University’s Bridge to Employment Foundation Program, which is designed to:

Improve English language and communication skills for the workplace
Support the growth of knowledge, skills and connections required for success in the Canadian workforce
Help Internationally Educated Professionals (IEPS) in professional communication, management, business law or IT careers
Provide coaching and access to university career fairs

This webinar will be held in collaboration with York University.

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Care for Newcomer Children (CNC): In-Person Valentines Day Celebration
2025-02-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Newcomer Information Centre – Oakville, 690 Dorval Drive, Suite 100, Oakville, Ontario, L6K 3X9, Canada
“Roses are red, violets are blue, the stars shine bright but not as bright as you do”
CNC Oakville would like to invite our little friends to celebrate Valentine’s Day with us!

Wall hanging heart craft
Valentine’s games
Cupcake treats

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CNC: Celebrating Valentine’s day: In-person Event
2025-02-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Newcomer Information Centre – Malton, 7420 Airport Road Suite 104, Mississauga, ON, Canada
Children of All Ages Are Welcome!
This event will allow your children to learn the significance of Valentine’s Day, and enjoy creating greeting cards/crafts and showing respect, kindness and love for each other.
Bring your children to have some fun with our CNC staff and enjoy some refreshments.
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Tax Filing for Newcomers to Canada: Webinar
2025-02-13 10:30 - 12:30 | Online
In this workshop you will learn about:

Understanding the Canadian tax system
How to claim expenses and deductions to save yourself money
How to find free tax preparation services

This session will be held in collaboration with Brampton Library and Building Multicultural Communities.

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Bridging Programs at Humber Polytechnic for Newcomers: Webinar
2025-02-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
Topics to be covered:

Occupation Specific Language Training (OSLT) courses
Bridging programs for internationally educated professionals
Admission and enrollment process

This event will be held in collaboration with Humber Polytechnic.

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Free In-Person Group CPR Training for Women
2025-02-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Newcomer Information Centre – Oakville, 690 Dorval Drive, Suite 100, Oakville, Ontario, L6K 3X9, Canada
Obtain a CPR Level C Certification valid for 1 year.
Eligibility: Training is open only to Newcomer Women with the following status:

CLB level 5 and above
Permanent Resident
Convention Refugee
CUAET holders

The certificate will be issued one month after the completion of the training. Childcare will be available during the session if required.
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Black History Month - Understanding Black Culture Through Music: Webinar
2025-02-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
Music is a huge part of Black culture, and this workshop will bring you to a place where you will enjoy more than just the sounds—but will connect with the deep histories, struggles, triumphs, and social contexts that shape our music.
Understanding Black culture through music requires an openness to learning, empathy, and a commitment to examining historical and contemporary issues that come with the music.
Please join us to learn about the role of music and storytelling in resistance and empowerment and the importance of supporting Black artists. It will cover many aspects of Black History and cross-cultural understanding.
There will be a giveaway!
This webinar will be held in collaboration with Malton Neighbourhood Services.

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Free Service Canada Clinic for Seniors & Newcomers: In-Person Appointment
2025-02-19 09:00 - 16:00 | Seniors Engagement & Empowerment Network Centre – Oakville, 690 Dorval Drive, Suite 100, Oakville, ON, L6K 3X9, Canada
Book your 45-minute consultation to help you with your applications. An appointment is required to attend:

Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
Old Age Security (OAS)
Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
Social Insurance Number (SIN)
Employment Insurance (EI)
My Service Canada Account (MSCA)

Child care will be available during the session if required.
This event will be held in collaboration with Service Canada.

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CNC: Celebrating Family Day: In-person Activity
2025-02-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Newcomer Information Centre – Malton, 7420 Airport Road Suite 104, Mississauga, ON, Canada
Family Day celebrates the importance of families and family life!
Bring your children to celebrate this day with our CNC team by participating in many fun-filled craft activities and enjoying some healthy snacks.
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Your Path to Funding and Career Success: Webinar
2025-02-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
Helping Skilled Ontario Residents Navigate Financial Barriers and Job Market Integration
In this free session, you will learn about:

Up to $30,000 in micro-loans for education and career training costs
Job search assistance and one-on-one career counselling
Guidance on eligibility criteria and connection with a program representative

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