WorkLink - Pronunciation and Everyday Expressions: Repairing Workplace Communication
2024-05-20 18:00 - 2024-06-24 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Online
Join us every Monday and Wednesday from 6:00-8:00PM for our “Pronunciation and Everyday Expressions” WorkLINK course! In this online course, you’ll learn how to handle workplace misunderstandings, improve relationships with coworkers, and increase your confidence in resolving communication challenges. Enhance your workplace communication today!
Registration is required. Save your spot today! Contact Lelav at lkittani@iwchamilton.ca

Get Job Ready
2024-05-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Main Site, 8 Main St. East, Hamilton, Ontario, L8N1E8, Canada
Feel confident entering the workforce with our upcoming employment session! Join our in-person training session to discover resume tips, interview techniques, employer expectations, cultural awareness, and job maintenance support.
To register, please email Doris at dcarranza@iwchamilton.ca

Oral Hygiene for Children
2024-05-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Fennell Site, 1119 Fennell Ave. E #234, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Join our Care for Newcomer Children team for an educational session on dental hygiene and get connected with local resources! Learn about FREE dental services for children, good oral hygiene habits and what steps to take to keep your child’s teeth healthy.
Free toothbrushes will be provided!
Please contact Silva and 905-529-5209 x 4229 and register today!

How to Work as a Driver (In English)
2024-05-24 14:00 - 15:30 | Online
Learn how getting your license can open up employment opportunities in this informative session! Join our Employment team as they provide information on how to meet the different requirements to work as a driver. Whether you are interested in driving a school bus, public transit bus, taxi, or a truck, this session will provide you with information you need in order to pursue the appropriate license.
To register or for more information, please contact Rasha Saeed at rsaeed@iwchamilton.ca

Your Guide to Police and Emergency Call Services
2024-05-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Centennial Site, 160 Centennial Pkwy N #7, Hamilton, Ontario, L8E 1H9, Canada
Join us and our guest speakers from Hamilton Police and Hamilton Paramedic Service for an informative session on essential topics regarding police and emergency services in our community.
We’ll cover:
How to recognize scams
When to contact emergency services
Community safety practices
Road safety
Your rights and obligations
Register today! Contact: admineast@iwchamilton.ca or call 905-529-5209 x 3221

Welcome to Ontario - Pre-employment Information & Orientation Session
2024-06-05 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-07-03 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-08-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Centennial Site, 160 Centennial Pkwy N #7, Hamilton, Ontario, L8E 1H9, Canada
As a newcomer, one of the most important steps in your settlement journey is finding a job in Canada. In this session, we will talk about what you need to know to start your job search journey.
In these monthly sessions, you will:

Learn how to identify your specific short-term career goals and the skills needed to succeed
Research available community resources and programs to support your job search
Gain more knowledge and confidence required to navigate these resources and secure more meaningful employment opportunities

For more information or client referrals please contact: adminsettlement@iwchamilton.ca

How to Start Your Business in Canada
2024-06-10 10:00 - 12:00 | 100 Main St. E, Ste. 210, 100 Main St. E, Hamilton, Ontario, L8N3W4, Canada
Why wait to bring your business ideas to life? Join our Employment team for an informative session where you will learn about tips and resources to support your entrepreneurship journey.
This session will cover:

Support for entrepreneurs
The process of starting your business
How to create business plans
How to fund your business

Eligibility: Permanent residents, protected person and Convention refugees.
Register now and get on the track to starting your business! Contact nmattia@iwchamilton.ca to register.

Steps to Effective Parenting - Information Session
2024-06-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Online
Join our Settlement team and guest speaker from EarlyON Child and Family Centres for an informative online session where you will learn tips for developing effective parenting!
This session will discuss techniques on how you can:

Boost your child’s self-esteem
Prioritize communication
Make quality time for your children
Recognize good behaviour
And more!

Register now! Please contact Vivyan at: vsalih@iwchamilton.ca to save your spot.

Interview Preparation - Strategies for Telephone, Virtual and In-Person Interviews
2024-06-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Main Site, 8 Main St. East, Hamilton, Ontario, L8N1E8, Canada
Join our Employment team for this informative session and gain the necessary skills to ace your next job interview.
This session will cover strategies you can use in telephone, virtual and in-person interviews. Stand out as a candidate and build confidence in your interview skills today!
To register, please contact Thary at: tphy@iwchamilton.ca

Navigating Canadian Workplace Culture – Information Session
2024-07-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Main Site, 8 Main St. East, Hamilton, Ontario, L8N1E8, Canada
A healthy workplace culture can influence your overall experience as an employee.
In this upcoming session, our Employment team will provide information on:

Your workplace rights & responsibilities
Employer’s expectations
Workplace communication skills
Soft skills for employment
Adapting to the Canadian workplace

Eligibility: Permanent Residents, Protected Persons and Convention Refugees
Join us! For more information or to register, please contact Thary at tphy@iwchamilton.ca

Get Connected: Recreation Programs for Parents and Children
2024-07-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Ontario
Discover Hamilton’s wide range of programs available to parents & children in this upcoming session!
Join our Settlement team as they cover drop-in and registered programs open to parents and children. Whether you’re looking for educational or support programs, this session will share the diverse programs available within our community.
Register today! To save your seat, please contact Kseniya at kali@iwchamilton.ca

G1 Driving Test Preparation Classes in Farsi
2024-07-15 14:00 - 2024-07-16 15:30 | 100 Main St. E Ste. 250, 100 Main St. E Ste. 250 & 210, Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 3W4, Canada
Get on the road to success with our G1 Driving Test Preparation classes! In these two sessions, delivered in Farsi, participants will learn the rules of the road, understand traffic signs, and safe driving practices. Discover how you can earn your license to drive cars, trucks, or vans.
For details and registration, contact Wasan at communityconnection@iwchamilton.ca

Active Learning Circle
2024-07-17 11:30 - 13:00, 2024-07-18 11:30 - 13:00, 2024-07-24 11:30 - 13:00, 2024-07-25 11:30 - 13:00, 2024-07-31 11:30 - 13:00 | 100 Main St. E Ste. 250, 100 Main St. E Ste. 250 & 210, Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 3W4, Canada
Would you like to practice and improve your English conversation skills and digital skills all while making new friends? Our Active Learning Circle can help you do that!
Join us every Wednesday and Thursday until July 31st from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm. The circle is FREE for all participants! Learn, relax, and connect!
To register, please contact us via email at communityconnection@iwchamilton.ca or call 905-978-0313

Get Noticed and Hired: LinkedIn Session
2024-07-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Ontario
Optimizing your LinkedIn profile can significantly increase your visibility and attract job opportunities. In this informative session, our Employment team will explore the best ways to get you noticed on LinkedIn as a job seeker.
Eligibility: Permanent Residents, protected people & Convention refugees.
Join us! Contact Rasha at rsaeed@iwchamilton.ca to register.

Programs for Older Adults 55+
2024-07-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Fennell Site, 1119 Fennell Ave. E #234, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Are you or someone you know 55 years of age or above? Find out about Hamilton’s wide range of programs tailored for older adults!
Presented by our Settlement team and YWCA Hamilton, this session will introduce you to community programs, fit for your lifestyle.
Whether you enjoy fitness, crafting, social activities and beyond, you can get connected to programs that suit your interests in a welcoming environment. Come join us!
Register today! To sign up for this session, please contact Vivyan at vsalih@iwchamilton.ca

G1 Driving Test Preparation Classes in Arabic
2024-07-22 13:00 - 2024-07-23 14:30 | Centennial Site, 160 Centennial Pkwy N #7, Hamilton, Ontario, L8E 1H9, Canada
Get on the road to success with our G1 Driving Test Preparation classes! In these two sessions, delivered in Arabic, participants will learn the rules of the road, understand traffic signs, and safe driving practices. Discover how you can earn your license to drive cars, trucks, or vans.
For details and registration, contact Wasan at communityconnection@iwchamilton.ca

G1 Driving Test Preparation Classes in Farsi
2024-07-23 14:00 - 2024-07-24 15:30 | Centennial Site, 160 Centennial Pkwy N #7, Hamilton, Ontario, L8E 1H9, Canada

In-Person Computer Classes
2024-07-30 12:00 - 2024-08-01 14:00 | 100 Main St. E Ste. 250, 100 Main St. E Ste. 250 & 210, Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 3W4, Canada
Improve your digital literacy with IWC’s Computer Classes! Our series of classes will teach you basic computer skills, how to communicate via e-mails and navigate Microsoft Word. Drop by our Downtown East location (100 Main St. E) every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM and grow your skills today!
For more information or to register, please contact Wasan at communityconnection@iwchamilton.ca or call 905-529-5209 x 1252.

G1 Driving Test Preparation Classes in English
2024-07-31 13:00 - 2024-08-01 14:30 | Centennial Site, 160 Centennial Pkwy N #7, Hamilton, Ontario, L8E 1H9, Canada
Get on the road to success with our G1 Driving Test Preparation classes! In these two sessions, participants will learn the rules of the road, understand traffic signs, and safe driving practices. Discover how to earn your license to drive cars, trucks, or vans.
For details and registration, contact Wasan at communityconnection@iwchamilton.ca

Active Learning Circle
2024-08-12 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-08-14 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-08-19 12:00 - 13:30 | Centennial Site, 160 Centennial Pkwy N #7, Hamilton, Ontario, L8E 1H9, Canada
Would you like to practice and improve your English conversation skills and digital skills all while making new friends? Our Active Learning Circle can help you do that!
Join us every Monday and Wednesday from August 12th to 28th from 12:00 – 1:30 PM. The circle is FREE for all participants! Learn, relax, and connect!
To register, please contact us via email at communityconnection@iwchamilton.ca or call 905-978-0313

Career Pathways with Hamilton Street Railway (HSR)
2024-08-14 09:30 - 11:00 | Online
Interested in pursuing a career in public transportation?
Our Employment team in collaboration with Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) will discuss exciting career opportunities in this insightful session.
Drive your career forward and take the first step toward building a fulfilling future with HSR!
Eligibility: Permanent Residents, Convention refugees, or Protected Persons with a Canadian Language Benchmark of 5 or higher.
Registration is required. Please contact Habab at hhamour@iwchamilton.ca and register today!

In-Person Computer Classes
2024-08-15 12:00 - 14:00 | 100 Main St. E Ste. 250, 100 Main St. E Ste. 250 & 210, Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 3W4, Canada
Improve your digital literacy with IWC’s Computer Classes! Our series of classes will teach you basic computer skills, how to communicate via e-mails and navigate Microsoft Word. Drop by our Downtown East location (100 Main St. E) every Thursday from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM and grow your skills today!
For more information or to register, please contact Wasan at communityconnection@iwchamilton.ca or call 905-529-5209 x 1252.
