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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.

 

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:

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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