Immigrants Working Centre

Healthy Eating Information Session
2023-02-17 10:30 - 12:30 (America/Toronto) | Rebecca Site, 182 Rebecca St, Hamilton, ON, Hamilton, Ontario, L8R 1C1
Our Care for Newcomer Children team will be hosting a session on Healthy Eating at our Rebecca site. This session will provide guidance on how to make healthy snack and teach participants what a healthy serving size is. To register, please contact Hoshneara at 905-529-5209 x 2243.

Student Job Opportunities and Summer Placements
2023-02-14 13:00 - 15:00
Join our Settlement Team next Tuesday to learn about part-time employment opportunities for students, the City of Hamilton Summer Job program, how to put your education & skills to work and more! For more information or to register, please contact by emailing admineast@iwchamilton.ca or by calling 905-529-5209 x 3221.

Active Learning Session
2023-02-01 12:30 - 14:00 | Rebecca Site, 182 Rebecca St, Hamilton, ON, Hamilton, Ontario, L8R 1C1
Would you like to practice and improve your English conversation skills while making new friends? Our Active Learning group can help you do that! Join us every Wednesday starting February 1st from 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm. This group is FREE for all participants! Learn, relax, and connect! To register, please contact Wasan at communityconnection@iwchamilton.ca

Amazon Information Session
2023-01-30 14:00 - 16:00 | Online
Calling all job seekers! Join our upcoming information session to learn about career opportunities with Amazon Canada. Get an overview of the company and see if the job opportunities are a good fit for you. Click here to register today! Upon registration, you will receive information on how to join the webinar. For more information contact Nadia at nmattia@iwchamilton.ca.

Conversation with Ontario Works
2023-01-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Main Site, 8 Main St. East, Hamilton, Ontario, L8N1E8, Canada
Are you a newcomer to Ontario? Join our information session with Angela Aide, Ontario Works representative, and learn about financial assistance, benefits and other supports available through the Ontario Works program. For more information and to register, please contact adminsettlement@iwchamilton.ca or call 905-529-5209 x 2221.

Fraud and Scam Prevention - Online Information Session
2022-12-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Main Site, 8 Main St. East, Hamilton, Ontario, L8N1E8, Canada
Learn to identify and avoid common scams and fraud in this upcoming virtual information session. Learn about how to protect your identity, how to prevent scams and more. For more information and to register, please contact Bothaina at bmohamed@iwchamilton.ca

Free IT Career Info Session with NPower Canada
2022-12-13 13:00 - 14:30 | Online
Learn about in-demand IT careers at our upcoming info session with NPower Canada! This upcoming session on December 13th will provide you with free skills training and guidance as you learn about the various roles available in IT. Grow your network, build skills, an get your foot in the door! Come join us! To register, please contact Thary at tphy@iwchamilton.ca.

Connect Through Weaving - One-Day Workshop
2022-11-30 12:00 - 15:00
Join us on Wednesday, October 30th for our one-day weaving workshop in partnership with Centre[3]! Learn a new skill, connect with the community, practice English and more! To register, please contact Wasan at communityconnection@iwchamilton.ca or call 905-529-5209 x 1252. Sign up today!

GET JOB READY - Free Employment Training
2022-11-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Main Site, 8 Main St. East, Hamilton, Ontario, L8N1E8, Canada
Feel confident entering the workforce with our upcoming employment session! This in-person training session will provide you with resume tips, interview techniques, employer expectations, cultural awareness, and job maintenance support. For more information or client referrals, please contact Doris at dcarranza@iwchamilton.ca

A Winter of Warmth - Winter Drive
2022-11-29 13:00 - 2022-12-13 16:30 | Main Site, 8 Main St. East, Hamilton, Ontario, L8N1E8, Canada
Help keep Hamilton youth warm this winter season! We are supporting local youth by collecting socks, hats and mittens to be donated to Living Rock Youth Resources from November 29th – December 13th. Donations will be collected at all 4 of our locations.

G1 Preparation Test Classes in Ukrainian
2022-11-18 16:00 - 18:30, 2022-11-17 16:00 - 18:30
Join us for 2 days of online sessions to understand the rules of the road, traffic signs, and safe driving practices with this interactive series of classes! Clients will learn about how they can get a license to drive cars, trucks, or vans. For more information and to register, please contact Wasan at communityconnection@iwchamilton.ca

Make & Take - Have Fun with Playdough!
2022-11-18 10:00 - 12:00
Join our CNC team as they teach parents how they can make homemade playdough with their kids at home. Learn tips on how playdough can be used to teach math, science, and more! For more information or client referrals, please contact the CNC Team at 905-529-5209 ext. 1231 (Main), 2243 (Rebecca), or 4229 (Mountain)

G1 Preparation Test Classes in English
2022-11-17 15:00 - 16:30, 2022-11-16 15:00 - 16:30

Citizenship Preparation Classes
2022-11-16 16:30 - 18:00, 2022-11-15 16:30 - 18:00, 2022-11-14 16:30 - 18:00
Join our upcoming online sessions to help you study and practice for the Citizenship Test in an interactive group! For more information or client referrals, contact Wasan at communityconnection@iwchamilton.ca

Computer Classes (In-Person)
2022-11-09 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-11-02 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-11-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Rebecca Site, 182 Rebecca St, Hamilton, ON, Hamilton, Ontario, L8R 1C1
Improve your digital literacy! Learn about basic computer skills, e-mails, and Microsoft Word. Classes are happening every Wednesday during the month of November. For more information or to register, please contact Wasan at communityconnection@iwchamilton.ca or call 905-529-5209 x 1252.

Computer Classes (In-Person)
2022-11-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Main Site, 8 Main St. East, Hamilton, Ontario, L8N1E8, Canada
Improve your digital literacy! Learn about basic computer skills, e-mails, and Microsoft Word. Classes are happening every Tuesday at our Main location during the month of November. For more information or to register, please contact Wasan at communityconnection@iwchamilton.ca or call 905-529-5209 x 1252.

WorkLINK - Online Interview and Presentation Skills
2022-11-07 18:00 - 2022-12-16 20:10 | Online
Learn how to navigate the online workspace with our WorkLINK Online Interview and Presentation Skills Program! This 6-week FREE online course will provide you with important tips and guidance on how to prepare for online interviews, virtual presentations and more. Build confidence in your technical skills and land that job! For more information and to register, contact Lelav at lkittani@iwchamilton.ca.

WorkLINK - Build a Career in General Construction
2022-11-07 10:00 - 2022-12-16 14:00 | Main Site, 8 Main St. East, Hamilton, Ontario, L8N1E8, Canada
Build a career in general construction with our new WorkLINK course in partnership with Nabolsy Contracting Inc.! Our in-person classes will teach you sector-specific language and terminology plus provide you with PAID training, various certifications, full and part-time employment opportunities and more! Classes will begin November 7th, Monday to Friday from 10 am-2 pm.
Register today! Contact Lelav at lkittani@iwchamilton.ca to save your spot!

Weave, Connect and Learn
2022-11-01 10:30 - 11:00 | Rebecca Site, 182 Rebecca St, Hamilton, ON, Hamilton, Ontario, L8R 1C1
Our NEW weaving group is an exciting opportunity for newcomers to practice their English, meet other community members and learn a new skill. These weekly classes, in partnership with Centre[3] are a great opportunity to work with your hands and use your English skills in a real-life setting. Spaces are limited, register now! For more information or client referrals, please contact Wasan at communityconnection@iwchamilton.ca

G1 Preparation Classes in Somali
2022-10-28 11:00 - 12:15 | Rebecca Site, 182 Rebecca St, Hamilton, ON, Hamilton, Ontario, L8R 1C1
Prepare to take on your G1 driving test with our series of sessions! Join us in-person at our Rebecca site on October 28th. Understand the rules of the road, how to read traffic signs and learn how to drive cars, trucks and vans! Registration required. Contact Wasan at communityconnection@iwchamilton.ca or call 905-529-5209 x 1252 to register.

Weaving Group - Weave, Connect, and Learn - Online Info Session
2022-10-27 13:00 - 14:00
Join us on Thursday, October 27th to learn about our upcoming Weaving Group in partnership with Centre3. Learn a new skill, connect with the community, practice English and more! To register, please contact Wasan at communityconnection@iwchamilton.ca or call 905-529-5209 x 1252. Sign up today!

In-Person CargoJet Job Fair
2022-10-25 10:00 - 11:30 | Main Site, 8 Main St. East, Hamilton, Ontario, L8N1E8, Canada
CargoJet is hiring! Join us in-person at our 8 Main St. East Site to learn about their various employment opportunities. Currently looking for ground handlers, operators and de-icers! Meet employers, network, and land that job!
For more information and to register, contact Thary at tphy@iwchamilton.ca or call 905-529-5209 x 1224.

Introduction to the Hamilton Municipal Elections - Info Session
2022-10-19 08:00 - 17:00
Election Day in #HamOnt is less than a week away!🗓
Our Settlement team will host an information session TOMORROW with a guest speaker from the Office of the Clerk at the City of Hamilton! This upcoming online session will serve as an introduction to the municipal election for newcomers. To register, contact Kelly at adminsettlement@iwchamilton.ca or call 905-529-5209 x 2221.

Online G1 Driving Test Preparation Classes
2022-10-18 - 2022-10-19
Understand the rules of the road, traffic signs and safe driving practices with our online G1 classes! Participants will learn about how to get a license to drive cars, trucks and/or vans. For more information or client referrals, please contact Wasan at communityconnection@iwchamilton.ca
