Settlement and Integration Services is a twofold program that provides services to newcomers and refugees in the Langley’s in both Settlement and the newly revamped Early Learning Program.
Settlement Services provides weekly information and orientation workshops as well as needs assessments and settlement plans. Orientation; including referrals, provides information on regional and local resources, form assistance, housing, taxation, financial information, transportation and assistance with various government and non-governmental applications. Weekly information workshops provide sessions on Resumes/Cover Letters/Thank You Letters, Interview Skills and Techniques, Basic Labour Market Information, Labour Laws and BC Human Rights, Employment and Training opportunities and the Legal Education System.
Employment Services provides Career/Vocational sessions, Career Assessments, Accessing the Hidden Job Market, Essential Skills for the Workplace, Employer Liaising, Employment Plans and Referral and help youth to develop a range of skills in order to participate in the current and future labour market.
Six informal conversation circles provided on a weekly basis, addressing listening, reading, writing and speaking English skills. Cultural norms as well as verbal and non-verbal communication skills are further addressed.
The Employment Program is designed for Canadian Citizens (who were not born in Canada), Refugees, Refugees Claimants, Temporary Foreign Workers, Provincial Nominees, International students and Permanent Residents.
The Employment program provides sessions on:
The Skills to Success Program is a youth employment program designed to assist youth into the labour market in BC. This is a 16-week program which included 6 weeks in class and 10 weeks on the job.
Designed to work towards matching community mentors and volunteers with clients and/or newcomer families.
A 12-week program designed to empower immigrant women’s confidence and effective communication in their daily lives and within the community.
An annual program empowering immigrant seniors and promoting community engagement by participation, volunteerism and mentorship.
An annual program empowering immigrant youth’s participation and engagement within the community.
Langley Community Services, 5339-207 Street, Langley, BC V3A 2E6
Email: info@lcss.ca | Phone: 604 534 7921 | Fax: 604 534 3110
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