DIVERSEcity’s 46th Annual General Meeting and Awards of Impact was a celebration of social impact! Last night, the… Read more
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DIVERSEcity announces Board of Directors for 2024–2025
September 25, 2024
DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society is pleased to announce the election of the Board of Directors for 2024–2025 at… Read more
DIVERSEcity and TD Bank work together to help immigrant and BIPOC entrepreneurs build businesses
August 29, 2024
Diverse Entrepreneurs Business Incubator helps diverse entrepreneurs plan, launch and grow their ideas Photo above: DIVERSEcity’s Florence Kao,… Read more
Congratulations to DIVERSEcity CEO Neelam Sahota on new designation
June 19, 2024
DIVERSEcity CEO Neelam Sahota completes ICD-Rotman Directors Education Program DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society would like to congratulate our… Read more
Creating a safe haven for refugee claimants and other vulnerable newcomers
May 14, 2024
DIVERSEcity is named lead contract holder for new provincial BC Safe Haven funding There is a growing number… Read more
Four local Black leaders recognized at inaugural Black Brilliance Awards
February 2, 2024
The Black Brilliance Awards were held at Black in BC: Celebrating Black Excellence on February 1 Kicking off… Read more
Are you a newcomer starting your job search in Canada and need support? ![]()
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Learn how to build your resumé and apply for jobs online with this Resumé and Job Search Workshop! ![]()
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Happening online this workshop will offer tips on how to: ![]()
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➡️ Create an effective error-free resumé ![]()
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➡️ Dos and don'ts related to resumé and job searching ![]()
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➡️ How to avoid online job scams and more! ![]()
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Don’t miss out on this important workshop happening next Monday, December 16, 2024 from 2–3:30 pm online via MS Teams! ![]()
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For more information contact our digital literacy team at 604-306-6726, digitalliteracyteam@dcrs.ca or visit www.dcrs.ca/event-details/resume-and-job-search-workshop-2/ ![]()
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Are you looking to start your coding or game design career dreams? Get the latest skills in coding with the Introduction to Python Coding three-day course, delivered by DIVERSEcity Skills Training Centre.![]()
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For jobseekers with little to no prior programming experience, you will: ![]()
☑️ Learn core and fundamentals coding concepts, such as variables, loops and functions ![]()
☑️ Develop problem-solving skills by creating real code ![]()
☑️ Design a simple game using Python’s Turtle Graphics ![]()
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This course takes place on January 28–30, 2025, from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm, in-person at DIVERSEcity. ![]()
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Subsidies may be available through WorkBC. ![]()
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Learn more about our latest course offerings and register at: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/skills-training-centre/ ![]()
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This #GivingTuesday, we would like to give an enthusiastic thank you to Thomas Downie Holdings Ltd., for its charitable support. The Vancouver-based firm recently donated $25,000 to DIVERSEcity in support of our self-employment programs. ![]()
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“We are so appreciative of this generous donation from Thomas Downie Holdings Ltd. It is significantly boosting the reach and success of our self-employment programming. Your donation enables us to further our impact in providing tailored supports for diverse entrepreneurs looking to launch or scale their small businesses,” says Vandna Joshi, Director, Social Entrepreneurship, DIVERSEcity. ![]()
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Learn more how your business can uplift the work of a Canadian registered charity like DIVERSEcity, while supporting your company's commitment to social purpose here www.dcrs.ca/a-giving-tuesday-thank-you-to-vancouver-firm-from-diversecity/ ![]()
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Ready to donate and receive a tax-deductible receipt? Go here![]()
www.dcrs.ca/donate/make-a-donation/ ![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #GivingTuesday2024
For #GivingTuesday, DIVERSEcity was honoured to receive a $5,000 corporate donation from local business Sleeman Breweries. ![]()
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“Giving Tuesday is an opportunity to highlight the way people and organizations give back to the community through charitable donations and support. We are so grateful to Sleeman Breweries for taking the time and effort to support local community service organizations like DIVERSEcity working to make a difference in their neighbourhood of Delta and Surrey. We appreciate the support of corporate partners like you to help us deliver free, supportive programs and services for those who need it most,” says Ian Robinson, MBA, CPA, CGA Chief Financial Officer, DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society. ![]()
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Giving Tuesday, co-founded by CanadaHelps, is the world’s largest generosity movement. ![]()
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Are you an individual or business in Surrey and Delta who wants to support a Canadian registered charity in your neighbourhood?![]()
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Learn how DIVERSEcity helps people and communities locally, and how you can support our work! www.dcrs.ca/donate/make-a-donation/ ![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #GivingTuesday2024 Life at Sleeman
What a wonderful initiative happening right here in Surrey! ![]()
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Don't miss out on this excellent opportunity to give back to our community! Read more below! 🎄🎁