Impact North Shore

Supports the social and economic integration of newcomers in North Vancouver and West Vancouver, including refugee claimants, temporary foreign workers, post-secondary international students, provincial nominees who are not yet permanent residents, and recently naturalized citizens; there may be eli...

Helps unemployed and underemployed skilled immigrants find employment that uses their pre-arrival skills, experience, and education. Eligibility criteria include permanent residency within the previous five years; certification in a profession, trade, or skilled occupation from their home country; o...

Volunteers ages 19 and up share their knowledge and experience of living on the North Shore by providing information about local resources, services and programs to new immigrants through a variety of group activities. Volunteers must be a North Shore resident for at least three years with knowledge...

In partnership with YWCA, offers an Employment Services Centre catering specifically to immigrants. Services include access to computer, internet, phone/fax, voice mail, and photocopy services; BC labour market information; career assessment tools; a career and education library; one-to-one employme...

Offers free, government-sponsored Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) for newcomers to Canada, age 17 or older, who are approved for permanent residence. Classes ranging from literacy to advanced level are available mornings, afternoons, or evenings with childcare available during mo...

Provides settlement services for immigrant and refugee students in North Vancouver and West Vancouver attending Kindergarten to Grade 12, and their families. Helps students and families adjust and integrate into community, home, and schools. Services include settlement counselling, information and r...

Youth settlement programs assist immigrant youth with specific information and orientation needs for their age group, ages eight to 12, and 13 to 18. Through Settlement Workshops, utilizing games, art, and other activities, youth are able to express their unique experiences as an immigrant and meet ...