Welcome Exchange – The Construction Foundation of British Columbia

Diversity teamwork with joined hands

WELCOME EXCHANGE

Providing connections to local culture, community and employment.

The WELCOME EXCHANGE community
is made up of people and organizations who are committed to
helping Newcomers to build employment connections and
adapt to their new community.

ABOUT WELCOME EXCHANGE
We recognize that all people thrive in a welcoming world – Connections to local culture, employment and community make a big difference.

With funding provided by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, participants of the Welcome Exchange will receive specialized services and can participate in events designed to help them build employment & community connections and develop an understanding of Canada’s First Nations cultures.

We do this in a variety of ways, from one-on-one interviews to group workshops and networking events.

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CULTURAL CONNECTION WORKSHOPS
The Welcome Exchange workshops are held in celebration of diversity and inclusion. With the spirit of reconciliation guiding us, we bring together people of all nationalities and cultures to share and learn about First Nations culture in Canada.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EXCHANGE
Develop your professional network and engage with local employers! Learn about what jobs are available in the local market, make new connections and share your experience with an engaged group of professionals.

PERSONALIZED CONNECTIONS

Access a variety of online tools, attend webinars, and connect one-on-one with the Welcome Exchange team.

ELIGIBILITY & REGISTRATION
You are eligible to participate in the Welcome Exchange FREE events if you:

are living on Vancouver Island

are a permanent resident of Canada

are a protected person as defined by section 95 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

have been selected to become a permanent resident and have been informed by a letter from the Department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

To find out if you are eligible, please contact us at
welcomeexchange@constructionfoundation.ca or submit your interest using the form below:

Welcome Exchange Registration Form
Any information shared with the Welcome Exchange team will be kept confidential and will follow guidelines set by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

First Name*
Last Name*
Middle Name(s)*
Date of Birth*
Date Format: DD slash MM slash YYYY

Your Current Postal Code*
Unique Client Identifier Number (UCI)*
Email Address*

Phone Number*
Gender
Female
Male
Other
What is your preferred language to be contacted with?*
English
French
What Welcome Exchanges services and events are you most interested in accessing?*
Information Session
Learning about First Nations Culture
Employment Opportunity Exchange & Power Hour Sessions
Personalized Assessment & Referral Service
What is your immigration status?*
Permanent Resident of Canada
Protected person as defined in section 95 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA)
Individual living on Vancouver Island who has been selected to become a permanent resident (pending verifications) and who has been informed by a letter from the IRCC
Other (Please Specify)
Other

Any information shared with the Welcome Exchange team will be kept confidential and will follow guidelines set by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

We gratefully acknowledge our program partners and supporters

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