St. John's LIP Newsletter: September 2020
The St. John’s Local Immigration Partnership is a broad-based partnership designed to support the well-being and participation of newcomers in all aspects of life in the city, as well as to strengthen the city’s ability to integrate newcomer needs into municipal planning processes. The St. John’s LIP is co-led by the City of St. John’s and the Association for New Canadians and funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
In this Newsletter:

You will notice that there will be more links than usual, if bolded or in colour, it often means they are active and meant to be clicked. Given things are constantly evolving in our Post Pandemic response to COVID-19, please be aware that workshops and webinars will, too.

 #communitymatters #createcollaboratecare
MyNewStJohns.ca
Carte de service "Mon nouveau St. John's" - Disponible
The St. John’s Local Immigration Partnership is pleased to promote their interactive, online and mobile-friendly services map to help newcomers easily find and access existing programs and services in both official languages.

With the support of La Fédération des francophones de Terre-Neuve et du Labrador and made possible through financial support from the City of St. John's, the Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.

Check out BOTH sites at Mon Nouveau St. Jean AND My New St. John's

Let us know if there's anything else you would like to see
added/edited - our site is currently undergoing some updates - so here's your chance to add your ideas!

P.S. STAY TUNED for our next announcement in Octobers' Newsletter for: the My New St. John's LIVE Event
Did You Know? That our working groups recently participated as a focus group with the recently promoted Engage St. John's RE: Sidewalk Clearing? Their perspective and lived experiences documented to ensure that newcomer voices heard, in areas where it matters most. Thank you to all those who were part of this, your clarity and integrity, appreciated.
Our Neighbourhood Profiles section identifies the features in 26 distinct areas,developed to help local government and community organizations with long-term planning by creating meaningful boundaries to assist with the collection of long-term data over time.
Partners: News and Updates
Another New Partner!
SJLIP is thrilled to introduce you to the dynamic team from Skills Canada NL
Skills Canada Newfoundland & Labrador Introduction:
SCNL is a non-profit organization that encourages people to explore the growing opportunities in skilled trades and technology careers by offering an immersive approach to learning.

We run various programs that help individuals discover and develop the skills that will help them pursue successful careers in NL.

We are happy to introduce and share with you some of our new staff members!

Jess Rice is the Diversity Project Coordinator at SCNL.
She recently joined the team as part of the new initiative the organization has taken to expand its reach. Her mandate is to help make the organizations existing programs more inclusive, as well as develop new programs targeted for diverse individuals and groups.

She is researching and connecting with under-represented groups whose skill sets have been undervalued or have not been given equal opportunities to explore career options or find work in the province. One of those groups are new Canadians/newcomers. Her goal is to help develop programming that values diversity and by helping each person gain and build the knowledge and skills needed in today’s workforce. Email: jessr@skillscanada.com

Keshia Lockyer is the Employer Engagement Project Coordinator at SCNL. She also recently joined the team to engage and connect with employers to discover their needs, or lack thereof, when it comes to essential skills in their specific sectors. The data gathered from her work will be used to develop programming that will be designed to educate/prepare all participants for their varying career pathways. Email: keshial@skillscanada.com

We would love for you to check out our website for more information on SCNL: https://skillscanadanl.ca/
Introducing Another New Partner!
Celebrate Essential Skills Day with ABC Life Literacy Canada, your community, and your team!

Essential Skills Day is September 24, 2020. Essential Skills Day is an annual initiative taking place each September to raise awareness about the importance of workplace literacy and essential skills training. 
The nine essential skills, identified by the Government of Canada (reading, document use, numeracy, writing, oral communications, working with others, thinking, computer use, continuous learning), are the foundation for all other skills and enable people to evolve with their jobs and adapt to workplace change. These skills are used in every job to varying degrees and at different levels of complexity. They provide the foundation for learning all other skills and enable people to evolve with their jobs and adapt to workplace change.
ABC Life Literacy Canada offers free resources and workshops for community learning centres and employers on the Essential Skills. We currently have free resources on Thinking, Writing, Numeracy, and Reading, all available in English and French. 
Avoid the fall rush and learn more how you can celebrate Essential Skills Day by contacting Erica Ruth Kelly, Project Coordinator at ABC, at eruthkelly@abclifeliteracy.ca

The English as a Second Language Programs (ESL) at Memorial University has switched to online classes you can visit www.mun.ca/esl
Check out the schedule of Remote Student Experience Events from MUN Student Life at www.mun.ca/student


Ask an Expert is a webinar series created by Connector NL and TeamGrowNL with the St. John’s Board of Trade that will allow industry experts and employers to engage with job-seekers that are interested in working in various sectors of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Each one hour session will consist of:
● Presentation by an industry expert 
● Presentation by a local employer
● Question and Answer session
● Trend analysis/provincial outlooks for realistic careers in the industry

Miss our previous Ask An Expert -
Technology Careers in NL? Watch it here
Association for New Canadians

The new Facebook group ANC Newcomers Community Connections is a one stop shop for newcomers to access ANC programming throughout the province.

All sessions are open to newcomer adults (unless otherwise indicated) and while some sessions are offered as drop-in, most sessions can only be accessed through a link e-mailed following registration.

The majority of the ANC’s on-site programming has now moved on-line and we are regularly developing new programs to respond to user demand or interest. Interested individuals can view upcoming programming on the ANC Events Calendar or through the Facebook group.

Virtual Book Club
Beyond the Brook Book Club invites you to join a virtual discussion of Sharon Bala’s The Boat People on September 24. The book club is a project of ANC Corner Brook and the Corner Brook Public Library – anyone in the province is welcome to take part.

Find full information HERE on the ANC Corner Brook Facebook page

Global Eats is Back!
One of the big hits of last summer’s St. John’s food scene was the ANC’s social enterprise food training program.

Global Eats not only provides students with valuable culinary knowledge to work in the local food industry and provides an opportunity to sample a unique menu, inspired by participants’ countries of origin.

This summer, the Global Eats Team represents 13 countries, so expect some new treats as well as some of last year’s favorites!

Foodies can go to our Facebook or Instagram @ANCGlobalEats
For the most up-to-date menu and to order on-line, you visit our new website www.globaleats.ca

Look for Global Eats Wednesday through Saturday 12-3 pm until the end of September!
St. David’s Church, Elizabeth Avenue.

Credential Recognition
A program accessible through the Association for New Canadians is designed to address the financial barriers newcomers encounter getting their workplace credentials recognized. The Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund is a community-based micro-loan program that assists internationally trained immigrants in Atlantic Canada overcome those financial barriers so they can practice and/or enter the workforce in their field or a related field. For information on the AICLF, contact AXIS, the ANC’s employment and careers division, at 709-579-1780 or axis@nfld.net

Anti-Racism Training
Hundreds of people signed up for the ANC’s anti-racism training in scheduled online sessions in June. This same training is available for your organization’s employees or members – and best of all it’s free! Email: diversity@ancnl.ca to book a session or to inquire about the various training options.

Conversation Café in the Park
When weather permits, the ANC’s regular Conversation Café is moving outdoors at Bannerman Park every Tuesday afternoon from 2 to 3 pm. Meet by the main entrance on Military Road. To register, or for more information, email Kat or Brian at volunteer@ancnl.ca

On-Line Settlement Programming!
While some program offerings at the ANC have moved to in-person, there are still virtual activities for those who are interested. All sessions are open to newcomer adults (unless otherwise indicated) and while some sessions are offered as drop-in, most sessions can only be accessed through a link e-mailed following registration. Full details are available from the Facebook group ANC Newcomers Community Connections or online at ancnl.ca/events

Supports for Atlantic Immigration Pilot
The ANC continues to offer Atlantic Immigration Pilot program supports at no charge to both employers and employees. Employers interested in learning more about the AIP program can contact Zack Noel, the ANC’s AIP Officer, at 709-552-2262 or znoel@ancnl.ca

Endorsed employees who are permanent residents can contact Sonia Krajewska at skrajewska@ancnl.ca

Football (soccer) for newcomers
Friday afternoons, when weather permits, join the ANC at Churchill Square for a few hours of “the beautiful game.” We’re on the field from 2-5 pm. Everyone is welcome, but please register in advance so we can let you know about changes to the schedule: https://forms.gle/1pACvUMJDPjPSFHK8


CELPIP and CAEL Testing
Back at the ANC’s ESL Training Centre after a brief COVID-19 related absence are CELPIP and CAEL testing.
To register, go to www.celpip.ca or www.cael.ca

Programs & Initiatives
Please click poster to join Google Meet, organized by ANC
Next stop, Spanish classes!! Personalized classes. For more information contact: amparo.codynamics@gmail.com or call 709-764-9956
TECHKNOWTUTORS 

techKNOWtutors offers free online training on online safety, virtual meetings, social media, Google Services, and much more! We can also customize curriculum on request to create ways for community members to connect and collaborate with your organization!

Reach out to us to learn how we can help you navigate the new virtual landscape of community engagement.

Email us at techknowtutors@cscnl.ca and learn more about us at Click HERE
Community Engagement
Wild Outside is Calling You

WILD Outside is a national conservation-based youth leadership program designed for youth ages 15 to 18. It’s free to join, full of fun and outdoor adventure and opportunities to do good things in your community.

Participants will experience opportunities for personal growth while developing their own “conservation ethic.”

Learning from CWF facilitators alongside their peers, youth who join the WILD Outside program will connect with other local participants in the planning and delivery of community-based conservation action projects in their own community.

Make a difference for wildlife. Join WILD Outside – the power of youth in action (now in St. John’s.) For details visit www.WildOutside.ca

AXIS Career Services – ANC
 
Coming soon: Career Enhancement for Youth Success (CEYS) program
 
Online training to explore careers, gain local experience and learn about the Canadian workplace starting September 2020!
 
Participants must be:
•  Between 18 – 30 years of age
•  Permanent Resident or granted Refugee status
•  Living in Canada for less than 5 years
•  Legally entitled to work in Canada
•  English language level: CLB 3+
•  Not in school and not in receipt of EI
•  In need of assistance to overcome employment barriers
 
To learn more about this exciting opportunity, call 722-3651 or email: jobstart@nfld.net
Community Garden Support Program Accepting Early Applications with No Deadline
Funding applications for the 2020-21 Community Garden Support Program are now available to help eligible municipalities and community groups establish and enhance new and existing community gardens. There is no application deadline until further notice.

As part of the $2.25-million Provincial Agrifoods Assistance Program, the Provincial Government will invest $100,000 into the Community Garden Support Program. Last year the program funded 101 projects to help establish 23 new community gardens and enhance 78 existing community gardens.

Applicants reported that more than 3,500 people participated in and benefited from the community gardens including youth, seniors, and Indigenous groups. More details are available in the backgrounder below and online here. 
TESL - NL
Food Security and Sustainability
The evolving COVID-19 Public Health Emergency has the potential to seriously impact food security in Newfoundland and Labrador, both through its economic impacts on people and through its logistical impacts on community food programs.
Submit Your Events and Get Involved

Do you have an upcoming event the community should know about? Would you like us to highlight a successful program or initiative? Get in touch if you wish to have your organization's work or event included in our newsletter. We send out a monthly newsletter, so please send your October updates by September 25, 2020!

The St. John’s LIP also has many opportunities for you to get involved. It is comprised of over 60 volunteers who participate through involvement on the Partnership Council or on one of our three working groups: Welcoming + Wellness, Employment + Skilled Labour, and Education + Training - we welcome your passion in one of these areas to help us uplift and empower our newcomer community.

Contact sgardner@stjohns.ca for more information or to get involved.

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