Immigrants Working Centre

English Conversation Circle - Weave to Give
2023-06-01 12:30 - 2023-07-06 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Rebecca Site, 182 Rebecca St, Hamilton, ON, Hamilton, Ontario, L8R 1C1
Pick up a new hobby while supporting a cause with our English Conversation Circle! In our weekly sessions, every Thursday, you can meet with fellow newcomers and learn how to weave sleeping mats out of milk bags. The finished sleeping mats will be donated to the unhoused population in Hamilton. For more information or client referrals, please contact Taha at communityconnection@iwchamilton.ca or call 905-529-5209 x 1252

Welcome to Ontario - Information Session
2023-06-07 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-07-05 10:00 - 11:30 | Centennial Site, 160 Centennial Pkwy N #7, Hamilton, Ontario, L8E 1H9, Canada
Newly arrived immigrants can attend in-person sessions at our Centennial Site every first Wednesday of the month. Our Welcome to Ontario sessions provide new Canadians with beneficial information and resources to support them in their settlement journey. For more information or client referrals, please contact, admineast@iwchamilton.ca or call 905-529-5209 x 3221

Men's Session - Community Connection Program
2023-07-05 15:00 - 16:30 | Online
In this upcoming session hosted by the Community Connections team, we will explore useful information about Community Connections’ new group aimed at connecting newcomer men. This session will touch on the Community Connections program and its offerings. Join weekly sessions as the group explores a wide range of topics relevant to men in our community. For more information or client referrals, please contact Taha at communityconnection@iwchamilton.ca or call 905-975-7400.

Digital Literacy Session
2023-07-10 14:30 - 15:30, 2023-07-17 14:30 - 15:30 | Centennial Site, 160 Centennial Pkwy N #7, Hamilton, Ontario, L8E 1H9, Canada
Gain essential skills and knowledge to navigate the digital world with our digital literacy classes. In this series of weekly classes, clients will learn skills such as how to send emails and use desktop apps. Drop by our in-person classes at our Centennial location! For more information or questions, please contact digital.instructor@iwchamilton.ca

Digital Literacy Session - Beginner Class
2023-07-11 12:00 - 13:30 | Main Site, 8 Main St. East, Hamilton, Ontario, L8N1E8, Canada
Gain essential skills and knowledge to navigate the digital world with our digital literacy classes. In this series of weekly classes, clients at beginner levels will learn skills such as how to send emails and use desktop apps. Drop by our in-person beginner classes at our Main St. Site! For more information or questions, please contact digital.instructor@iwchamilton.ca

Digital Literacy Session - Intermediate Class
2023-07-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Rebecca Site, 182 Rebecca St, Hamilton, ON, Hamilton, Ontario, L8R 1C1
Gain essential skills and knowledge to navigate the digital world with our digital literacy classes. In this series of weekly classes, clients at intermediate levels will learn skills such as how to send emails and use desktop apps. Drop by our in-person classes at our Rebecca St. Site! For more information or questions, please contact digital.instructor@iwchamilton.ca

Digital Literacy Session - Beginner Class
2023-07-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Rebecca Site, 182 Rebecca St, Hamilton, ON, Hamilton, Ontario, L8R 1C1
Gain essential skills and knowledge to navigate the digital world with our digital literacy classes. In this series of weekly classes, clients at beginner levels will learn skills such as how to send emails and use desktop apps. Drop by our in-person beginner classes at our Rebecca St. Site! For more information or questions, please contact digital.instructor@iwchamilton.ca

Digital Literacy Session - Beginner Class
2023-07-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Fennell Site, 1119 Fennell Ave. E #234, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Gain essential skills and knowledge to navigate the digital world with our digital literacy classes. In this series of weekly classes, clients at beginner levels will learn skills such as how to send emails and use desktop apps. Drop by our in-person beginner classes at our Fennell Ave. E location! For more information or questions, please contact digital.instructor@iwchamilton.ca

Digital Literacy Session - Intermediate Class
2023-07-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Fennell Site, 1119 Fennell Ave. E #234, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Gain essential skills and knowledge to navigate the digital world with our digital literacy classes. In this series of weekly classes, clients at intermediate levels will learn skills such as how to send emails and use desktop apps. Drop by our in-person intermediate classes at our Fennell Ave. E location! For more information or questions, please contact digital.instructor@iwchamilton.ca

Digital Literacy - Intro to Microsoft Word
2023-07-17 14:30 - 15:30, 2023-07-24 14:30 - 15:30, 2023-07-31 14:30 - 15:30 | Centennial Site, 160 Centennial Pkwy N #7, Hamilton, Ontario, L8E 1H9, Canada
Enhance your digital literacy skills and learn how to use desktop apps with our drop-in classes! In this series of 6 weekly sessions, individuals will grow their knowledge of how to use common desktop apps such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. Certificates are available upon completion of the course! Drop by our Centennial Site for in-person classes on how to get started with Microsoft Word. For more information or client referrals, please contact Basima at digital.instructor@iwchamilton.ca

Digital Literacy - Getting Started with Microsoft PowerPoint
2023-07-18 12:00 - 13:30, 2023-07-25 12:00 - 13:30, 2023-08-01 12:00 - 13:30 | Main Site, 8 Main St. East, Hamilton, Ontario, L8N1E8, Canada
Enhance your digital literacy skills and learn how to use desktop apps with our drop-in classes! In this series of 6 weekly sessions, individuals will grow their knowledge of how to use common desktop apps such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. Certificates are available upon completion of the course! Drop by our Main Site for in-person classes on how to get started with Microsoft PowerPoint. For more information or client referrals, please contact Basima at digital.instructor@iwchamilton.ca

Online G1 Driving Test Preparation Classes in Arabic
2023-07-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Online
Arabic speakers can 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  communityconnection@iwchamilton.ca or call 905-529-5209 x 1252

Jared's Place Workshop
2023-07-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
In partnership with Jared’s Place, this virtual workshop will provide information on how to navigate the legal system. Led by a Legal Advocate, participants will learn tips about working with a lawyer as well as courtroom etiquette. For more information or to register, please contact Vivyan at vsalih@iwchamilton.ca

Digital Literacy - Introduction to Microsoft Excel
2023-07-20 11:00 - 13:00, 2023-07-27 11:00 - 13:00, 2023-08-03 11:00 - 13:00 | Fennell Site, 1119 Fennell Ave. E #234, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Enhance your digital literacy skills and learn how to use desktop apps with our drop-in classes! In this series of 6 weekly sessions, individuals will grow their knowledge of how to use common desktop apps such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. Certificates are available upon completion of the course! Drop by our Fennell Site for in-person classes on how to get started with Microsoft Excel. For more information or client referrals, please contact Basima at digital.instructor@iwchamilton.ca

Mobile App Basics - Digital Literacy
2023-07-25 12:00 - 13:30 | Main Site, 8 Main St. East, Hamilton, Ontario, L8N1E8, Canada
Introducing our newest series of Digital Literacy sessions – Mobile App Basics! In this series, you can learn how to use everyday apps to support your daily life.
Our first session will be held at our Main Site and will explore Google Maps. Review tips for easy navigation and how to plan for different means of transportation. For more information or to register, please contact Basima at digital.instructor@iwchamilton.ca

Online G1 Driving Test Preparation Classes in Spanish
2023-07-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Online
Spanish speakers can 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  communityconnection@iwchamilton.ca or call 905-529-5209 x 1252

Mobile App Basics - Digital Literacy Online Class
2023-07-26 12:00 - 13:30 | Online
Introducing our newest series of Digital Literacy sessions – Mobile App Basics! In this series, you can learn how to use everyday apps to support your daily life.
This session will be held virtually via Zoom and will explore Google Maps. Review tips for easy navigation and how to plan for different means of transportation. For more information or to register, please contact Basima at digital.instructor@iwchamilton.ca

Introduction to Hamilton Police Services
2023-07-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Online
Join our Settlement team this Wednesday to learn about the role of police services in the community! In this virtual session presented by Hamilton Police Services, clients will hear from a Hamilton Police Constable, learn how to access their services and more. For more information or to register, please contact adminsettlement@iwchamilton.ca or call 905-529-5209 x 2221

Trades Gateway Webinar - Intro to Getting Trade Certified
2023-08-08 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-08-10 17:30 - 18:30 | Online
Are you a skilled worker with international experience in a trade? Our Trades Gateway program can help you get your experience recognized and work toward Ontario trade certification. Join our first webinar as we explore the newcomer’s guide to getting trade certification in Ontario. Register today on the Trades Gateway website or contact tradesgateway@iwchamilton.ca for more information.

Targeted Resume Techniques
2023-08-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Main Site, 8 Main St. East, Hamilton, Ontario, L8N1E8, Canada
Discover how to stand out in your job search with our upcoming information session! Our Employment Team will provide industry tips on a variety of topics such as how to stand out as a unique applicant, how to beat the Applicant Tracking System, how to choose between resume styles, and how you can write an accomplishment statement. For more information or to register, please contact Elham at ebakri@iwchamilton.ca

Citizenship Preparation Classes
2023-08-21 14:00 - 2023-08-24 16:00 | Online
Join our online sessions to prepare for the Canadian Citizenship Test! In this interactive series of sessions, participants will learn about the test, study the Discover Canada guide, and complete practice questions. For more information or client referrals, please contact Taha at communityconnection@iwchamilton.ca
