Workshops & Training

Below is a list of upcoming workshops KCR is offering in Immigrant Services. These workshops are all offered for free (unless otherwise noted).

 

Orientation to Canadian Systems
Date: May 16, 12:00pm-2:30pm
Description: Come and learn how to apply for subsidized housing and childcare, where to shop for affordable household items and local produce, how to enroll your children in sports, public transit and more.
Register: 250.763.8008 x29 or ac.rcknull@secivrestnargimmi

 

Legal Rights and Responsibilities
Date: May 16
Time: 9:30am-11:30am
Description: Learn about your rights and responsibilities in areas such as the workplace, social benefits and rental accommodation.  Learn how to access legal services.
Register: 250.763.8008 x29 or ac.rcknull@secivrestnargimmi

 

Racism and Human Rights
Date: May 23
Time: 9:30am-11:30am
Description: Learn about BC’s Human Rights Code and how this can help you regarding employment and housing.
Register: 250.763.8008 x29 or ac.rcknull@secivrestnargimmi

 

Sponsorship
Date: June 4
Time: 9:30am-11:30am
Description: An information session on sponsoring your family:  rules and regulations and what your family members are entitled to after they arrive.
Register: 250.763.8008 x29 or ac.rcknull@secivrestnargimmi

 

School/Childcare
Date: June 6
Time: 9:30am-11:30am
Description: An information session on the Canadian school system, how to register for school, how to support your child in school, finding child care and child care subsidies.
Register: 250.763.8008 x29 or ac.rcknull@secivrestnargimmi

 

Preparation for Citizenship
Date: June 20
Time: 9:30am-11:30am
Description: This session will provide information about applying for citizenship and what you are required to know for the test.  You will have an opportunity to do practice tests.
Register: 250.763.8008 x29 or ac.rcknull@secivrestnargimmi

 

Kelowna Transit
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Description: This session will provide information about:  monthly bus passes and tickets, bus tickets for children,  where to catch the bus, tax exempt bus passes and more.
Register: 250.763.8008 x29 or ac.rcknull@secivrestnargimmi

 

Live-In Caregiver Workshop
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Description: Topics will include: Work Permit and Permanent Resident applications, common immigration problems, inadmissabilities and restoration of status.
Register: 250.763.8008 x29 or ac.rcknull@secivrestnargimmi