Supports Newcomers to achieve successful settlement and integration
Welcome Centre for Immigrants (WCI) offer free services in many languages to newcomers to Canada. Childcare is provided.
WCI is a partnership model of service-delivery between
Catholic Social Services
Edmonton Mennonite Centre
Indo-Canadian Wome`s
Settlement Services
Help newcomers understand and access resources available to them in Canada
Initial settlement needs:
– Housing
– Healtcare
– Child tax benefits
-Schooling issues for your children
-Language classes referral
Ongoing settlement needs:
– Income support or EI
– Sponsorship support
– Other settlement related issues
Services you can access:
– Workshops
– Individual counseling
– Settlement plans
– Referals Programs
Employment Services
Support the settlement of newcomers in finding employment in the Canadian workplace
Important skills to learn:
– Job Search
– Resume Preparation
– Interview Skills
Referrals to access:
– Volunteer and Networking opportunities
– Credential Assessment and upgrading
Activities:
– Workshops
– Individual counseling
– Jod Fairs / Job Club / Referrals
Other Services/Programs
Help newcomers enrich their settlement experience
Child and Youth:
– Social and emotional support
– Academic group support for youth
– Daycare subsidy support
– Human rights and citizenship to immigrant youth
– Summer Program
Women:
– Immigrant – Women`s Integration Network
Seniors:
– Women`s and men`s outreach groups
– ESL for senior
Educational Opportunities
– Funtional literacy
– Community ESL
– Citisenship Classes
Family COUNSELING
– Confidential one-on-one support for issues you find stressful