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Are you looking for work in Calgary?

Get the help you need at an Employment Success Coaching session.

• Receive employment guidance from experienced Accenture staff.
• Understand what skills & qualifications are in demand
• Know where the jobs are
• Connect with Accenture Consultants who have IT, Engineering, or Business backgrounds.

Take a Citizenship Class and expand your knowledge of Canada

Have you thought about learning more about Canadian history and what it means to be a citizen? Practice for the citizenship test and "Discover Canada!". We have three upcoming classes scheduled in February.

Five-session class

Date:       (Mondays) February 6^th to March 12^th     

Time:       5:30 to 8:30 pm.

Last day for Immigrants of Distinction Award nominations is January 10

Have you submitted your nomination of a distinguished immigrant for the 2012 Immigrants of Distinction Awards?

There is one day left - all applications are due in to Immigrant Services Calgary (1200, 910 7th Avenue SW) by January 10, 2012 at 4:00 pm.

Success Coaching for Engineering Job-Seekers

Are you an engineer who is having trouble finding your first job in Canada? Help is out there! Come to our success coaching session with Bob Milsap from Worley Parsons on Friday January 20 at 10:00 am to get some guidance towards a successful job search.

Registration is required prior to the event.

Season's Greetings from Our CEO

Season’s Greetings!

Winter is here, and it is cold outside! Imagine arriving into Calgary for the very first time: new land, new culture, new customs and new beginnings.

Deadline to Apply for the 16th Annual Immigrants of Distinction Awards Approaching

Have you submitted your nomination for an immigrant with exceptional achievements, an outstanding youth or a diverse organization? The nomination deadline has been extended, but is approaching on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 4:00 pm.

Don't let your chance to recognize the amazing accomplishments of our community members get away. Calgary is Canada's third most diverse city, and let's celebrate how our diverse communities are coming together to make a difference for everyone.

Introduction to Engineering Resumes

November 24, 2011 -- Do you need to update your engineering resume for Canada? Get help preparing for a Canadian engineering job application on December 6, 2011 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Seats are limited, so register early!

Are you a professional Engineer, Geologist or Geophysicist?

Posted October 31, 2011 -- Join us for information session on Getting licensed with APEGGA
 (The Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta).

 Learn about
• Why is an APEGGA license important?
• Licensure criteria and requirements.
• When and how to start the process.
• Need for one year equivalent Canadian experience
and much more…

For registration, please contact: Jyoti at (403) 705.4381/ e-mail jyotia@immigrantservicescalgary.ca.

Community Health & Resource Fair

Posted October 3, 2011 -- Join us at the Community Health and Resource Fair coming up on October 15, 2011 at the Whitehorn Community Centre. Running from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm, this health fair will be informative and fun for the whole family.

Featured family events include:

•  Magic Shows
•  Dance Shows
•  Kids’ Corner
•  Interpreters Available

We look forward to seeing you there!

Introduction to Engineering Resumes

Presented by Tony Isaac, Project Manager, Worley Parsons

At this information session where you will learn…
• How to craft a good Engineering resume.
• Engineering-specific resume guidelines covering both content and format.
• Engineering-specific employment advises will answer questions like ‘Should I apply for that junior position?’

Seats are limited, so sign up now!