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July 24, 2020
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Youth Expressions! program launches with funding from the Emergency Community Support Fund
July 13, 2020
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Finding new ways to celebrate Canada Day 2020
June 30, 2020
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Celebrating Canadian Multiculturalism Day
June 27, 2020
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Feeding the Soul at Home: a recipe book
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DIVERSEcity’s annual Bundle Up Campaign kicked off in November with a call for warm coats, hats and glove donations to help those in our community who could use some added warmth, including newly arrived refugees.![]()
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People and organizations in the community gave generously, dropping off coats of all sizes for adult and children to DIVERSEcity![]()
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❄️ We were able to donate 267 coats — 102 for adults and 165 for children![]()
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🧢 Caring Hearts knitted some warm and comfortable hats to distribute once again this year! ![]()
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🧑🤝🧑 Six volunteers — some new some returning — gifted their time to help distribute the items!![]()
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Thank you also to the team at Community Savings Credit Union for gathering coats for us again this year! Your support for #BundleUp is greatly appreciated!![]()
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We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all those who donated coats as well as their time to help out families in their neighbourhood! ![]()
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We hope you all stay warm this upcoming #holiday season and #winter!![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities
We recently hosted an immunization clinic right here at DIVERSEcity Surrey Community Campus! The vaccine clinic is tailored with cultural considerations in mind and participants received language support, snacks, prizes and the opportunity to ask a medical professional direct questions. ![]()
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A safe space to share concerns and hesitations about immunizations, the clinic was a day of sharing information, connecting and taking steps to protect their health and their community! ![]()
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Thank you to the wonderful nurses from Fraser Health for being on site to administer the vaccines and answer any questions! ![]()
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The next clinic is set for a little over one week from now on December 7! ![]()
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Find out more here www.dcrs.ca/event-details/unity-in-immunity-immunization-clinic/ ![]()
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#forpeopleforcomunities #vaccine #health #flu
Did you know we have a variety of newcomer services available in #Mandarin? ![]()
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Our newcomer support workers have gone through the immigration journey themselves and understand what you’re going through. ![]()
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They will start with a one-on-one meeting to understand your needs and hopes for you and your family in Canada. ![]()
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Together, you will create a customized settlement plan to help you and your family get the resources you need for education, housing, health care and employment. ![]()
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Email newcomers@dcrs.ca call 604-507-6060 or visit www.dcrs.ca/our-services/settlement-services/ to find out more! ![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommuinity #settlement #newcomer #SurreyBc #NewtonBC #Guildford #services #free
Our Senior Manager of Enterprise & Business Development, Dean Lin, visited Kim Lauritsen, Angie Fisher and the team at Community Futures British Columbia in Vernon, BC, to finalize plans for the upcoming Employ Youth Employment Skills Training Program. ![]()
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The Employ Youth Employment Program is a free program that includes 4 weeks of paid training where youth can earn certificates and learn valuable skills for the workplace. ![]()
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Thank you to our partners WorkBC![]()
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Learn more about our latest DIVERSEcity Skills Training Centre course offerings at: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/skills-training-centre/ ![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #surreybc #vernonbc #BC #training #courses #employment
Get a jump start on your career and build the career you want through DIVERSEcity’s highly anticipated Future Leaders Youth Employment Program! ![]()
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Develop your job skills and confidence in this four-week free program for youth (age 15–30) which aims at getting you kickstarted on your career path. ![]()
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Join and learn more about: ![]()
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➡️ Explore different career options ![]()
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➡️ Improve your job search skills, including resumé writing and interview preparation ![]()
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➡️ Learn about workplace readiness, financial literacy, wellness and mindfulness ![]()
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➡️ Access one-on-one coaching and mentoring, including with industry professionals ![]()
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➡️ Connect to further training and short-term certifications ![]()
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➡️ Get job placement support after the program ![]()
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➡️ Plus, earn a living allowance and completion bonuses! ![]()
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📅 Starting January 5, 2024 ![]()
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🕙 9 am – 3 pm ![]()
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📍 Two days in-person at DIVERSEcity Surrey Community Campus & 8 hours online weekly ![]()
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Join us and let us help you kickstart your #career! ![]()
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Contact youthjobs@dcrs.ca, 604-547-1311 or visit www.dcrs.ca/our-services/employment-programs/youth-employment-programs/future-leaders-program/ to learn more and register!