Immigrant Services Calgary

Looking to upgrade your academic English skills for college or career training programs?

Join our online Educational Counselling Group Session to learn how Mount Royal University’s LEAP Academic English Program can help you meet language requirements for post-secondary education and career pathways in Alberta.

🗓️ Wednesday, June 3, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
💻 Online via MS Teams

https://www.immigrantservicescalgary.ca/event/learn-academic-english-with-mount-royal-university/

💼 Looking for a job or exploring new career opportunities?

Join our online Educational Counselling Group Session to learn about employment support programs in Calgary, including job placement services, workplace training, and one-on-one career guidance.

🗓️ Thursday, June 4, 2026
🕠 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
💻 Online via MS Teams

🎤 Guest Speaker: MCG Careers Inc.
https://www.immigrantservicescalgary.ca/event/explore-employment-support-programs-in-calgary/
📞 Call 403-265-1120 to register

Happy Victoria Day! 🍁

Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable long weekend.

Please note that Immigrant Services Calgary offices will be closed on Monday, May 18, 2026.

🌱 Interested in working with young children and building a career in early childhood education?

Join our online Educational Counselling Group Session to learn how to begin Level 1 Early Childhood Educator training in Alberta and explore pathways into this rewarding field.

🗓️ Thursday, June 4, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM (MST)
💻 Online via MS Teams
https://www.immigrantservicescalgary.ca/event/early-childhood-educator-level-1-training-programs/

🎤 Guest Speaker: Farzana Mubashir, Project Coordinator, Canadian Immigrant Women's Association (CIWA)

📞 Call 403-265-1120 to register
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🌱 Start your journey as a professional interpreter.

If you are multilingual but not yet certified, you can take the next step by obtaining your CILISAT certification through Immigrant Services Calgary.

This certification helps prepare you for community-based interpreting in settings such as healthcare, legal, and social services.

🌍 Build your skills. Support your community. Expand your opportunities.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.immigrantservicescalgary.ca/translation-services/

Looking to strengthen your resume and build confidence in your job search?

Join professionals from McKinsey & Company for an interactive employability workshop designed to help you succeed in the Canadian job market.

📍 In-person, Downtown Calgary
📅 Friday, June 12, 2026
⏰ 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
https://www.immigrantservicescalgary.ca/event/boost-your-resume-employability-skills/

In this hands-on session, participants will learn:
✔️ Practical resume improvement tips
✔️ Interview strategies and confidence-building techniques
✔️ Common job application mistakes to avoid
✔️ Insights into Canadian employer expectations

This is a small-group workshop offering direct guidance from experienced professionals in a supportive environment.

This event is for Immigrant Services Calgary (ISC) clients only. Not an ISC client yet? Book an appointment with a Gateway Connects Planner to access future workshops and events.

Helping Newcomers Navigate Healthcare with Confidence.

Immigrant Services Calgary was proud to continue the WelcomeWell partnership with London Drugs through another informative session designed to support newcomers in understanding the Canadian healthcare system.

During the April 15 session, participants learned about:
- How the Canadian healthcare system works
- The difference between over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications
- Prescription drug coverage
- How pharmacists can support everyday healthcare needs
- Accessing local health resources
Through practical guidance and conversations with trusted healthcare professionals, WelcomeWell helps make healthcare more approachable, accessible, and empowering for newcomer families.

Thank you to London Drugs for continuing this important partnership and helping build confidence, independence, and well-being within our communities.
The next WelcomeWell session takes place on May 13, 2026, focusing on Women’s Health for Newcomers.

Happy Mother’s Day 💐

Honouring the love and resilience of mothers and mother figures who shape our families and communities.

Thank you for all the ways you care and inspire ❤️

We hosted our April Lunch & Learn session on April 28, 2026, where 58 participants joined us for an insightful discussion on the following:

"Bridging Barriers: Culturally Responsive Mental Health Services for Newcomers.”
Presented by Lateef Habib and Jisha Philip from The Immigrant Education Society - TIES, the session explored how culturally responsive, low-barrier mental health services can better support newcomers.

Participants gained valuable insights into:
- The importance of culture-centered counselling beyond language support
- How first-language care improves trust and outcomes
- The role of family-centered approaches in mental well-being
- Why equity and accessibility are critical in bridging service gaps

This session reinforced the need for community-driven, inclusive models of care that reflect the lived realities of newcomers.

🎥 Missed it? Stay tuned — the recording will be available soon on our YouTube channel. www.youtube.com/

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to this meaningful conversation.