VANCOUVER PUBLIC LIBRARY: SKILLED IMMIGRANT INFOCENTRE EVENTS
Multiple events/dates available
Are you exploring careers or looking for a job? Check out these free workshops and events hosted by VPL's Skilled Immigrant InfoCentre, including Career and Job Search Tours, Canadian Workplace Culture and Communication, and more!
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Career Mentoring Webinar – Accounting Industry
July 16, 2023 | 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Webinar Content: - Overview of Accounting Industry in BC; - What jobs are included in Accounting Industry; - Essential Skills in Accounting Jobs, - Qualifications and requirements, -Tips for Youths to Enter Accounting Industry.
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Career Mentoring Program for Success: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT)
July 19, 2023 | 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Your mentor, an IT professional with over ten years and owner of a digital company, will provide practical guidelines and information for your career path.NOTE: Participants who complete this program can achieve Certificate of Completion.
Please contact Elsie Li via phone 236-880-1712 or email elsie.li@success.bc.ca
PARQ Casino In-person Meet + Greet Info Session
July 19, 2023 | 2:00 pm- 3:30 pm
Join us for the Meet + Greet Info session with Parq Vancouver Casino, which is hosted by WorkBC Vancouver Midtown and will take place at our Midtown East location: 110 E 3rd Ave, Vancouver, BC.During the Info session, you will have the chance to interact with the recruiter of the Parq Casino, who will share insights about the company culture, values, and the various job offers available within the organization and answer to any related questions you may have (Q&A).
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Trades Careers & Apprenticeships
July 25, 2023 | 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm
Would you like to build a career in one of BC’s many skilled trades? Have you wondered what it would be like to work as an electrician, carpenter, baker, cook, hairdresser, automotive technician, machinist, painter/decorator, parts person, locksmith, tile setter, welder… or any other of the more than 100 skilled trades in BC?
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PICS Mega Job Fair
July 27, 2023 | 10:00am - 3:30pm
The PICS Mega Job Fair is coming again! The Mega Job Fair has taken place for over 15 years and is a highly successful event in the Lower Mainland. The purpose of the job fair is to reduce the stress and pressures both employers and job seekers face when job searching, recruiting, and networking.
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VPL Mount Pleasant & WorkBC Information Session - Meet 1:1
July 20, 2023 | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Are you looking for work? We can help! Meet 1:1 with a WorkBC Representative to learn about all of the employment services that WorkBC offers. For more information: 604.665.3962 | vpl.ca/events.
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WorkBC Vancouver Midtown - FREE Information Session
July 26, 2023 | 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm
This is a great opportunity to learn more and ask any questions about WorkBC's FREE programs and services, which are all aimed to help you achieve your career goals.The event will be conducted online, so you can attend from the comfort of your home via your computer or mobile device.More information is coming. Stay tuned!
WorkBC & Rentokil In-person Hiring Event
August 2, 2023 | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Rentokil is hiring for a variety of roles. Attend this IN-PERSON Hiring event for a chance to land your next job opportunity! More information is coming. Stay tuned!
Free Visit to Vancouver ArtGallery
August 4, 2023 | 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Through the generous support of a new partnership with BMO,they are offering free admission for all visitors to the Gallery from 4 PM to 8 PM every first Friday of the month. At the start of each month, come down to the Gallery for an inspiring evening of art and enriching public programs, free of charge.
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