This series of innovative and interactive orientation sessions is designed to introduce foreign trained professionals to various topics of resettlement soon after their arrival in Canada.
We are pleased to offer Calgary: A New Chapter in an on-line format. If you would like to participate, please contact your employment counsellor. If you are not a current CCIS client, you can join the workshop by registering for employment services. Complete the on-line intake form and note that you want to enroll in Calgary: A New Chapter [click here for on-line intake form].
Topics
The topics of the Calgary: A New Chapter orientation sessions provide newcomer professionals with information about the city of Calgary, the local education system, finances and banking, recreational and volunteer opportunities, community service, Canadian workplace culture, and employment preparation.
Each session covers a key component of the integration process, including:
- Housing
- Finances
- Family
- Cultural Adaptation
- Civic Participation
- Credentials and Workplace Culture
- Job Search Skills