St. John's LIP Newsletter: JANUARY 2021
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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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. |
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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
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Carte de service "Mon nouveau St. John's" - Disponible |
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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.
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!
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St. John's Local Immigration Partnership
is Proud to Announce our First Ever -
MY NEW ST. JOHN'S LIVE - bringing our website and its many partners to YOU, the user, with NEWCOMERS in Mind.
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On January 11 & 12, 2020 at 11am, the
St. John’s Local Immigration Partnership is hosting a YouTube premiere event for newcomers to the
city of St. John’s.
My New St. John’s Live is a FREE event, supported by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), that brings mynewstjohns.ca via a virtual forum and live chat with community stakeholders, who offer programs and services for newcomers to St. John’s. Below, a short list of just some of our presenters that will be available LIVE for an introduction to themselves and their programs to answer your QUESTIONS in real time!
- Academy Canada
- Sharing Our Cultures
- La Fédération des francophones de Terre-Neuve et du Labrador (FFTNL)
- Skills Canada NL
- ABC – Activate Learning
- Association for New Canadians – services including AXIS employment program
- Public Legal Information Association of NL (PLIAN)
To register for the FREE premiere LIVE event, visit Eventbrite links below and see also the presenters for BOTH days:
The two sessions will also be available online at the City’s YouTube channel for viewing DAY 1 and DAY 2 after the premiere event.
My New St. John’s is a website created by the St. John’s Local Immigration Partnership with newcomers in mind. Available in both English and French, the site provides a directory of organizations in our community that serve newcomers. Visitors can input their needs and a map will provide location, description and contact information for that organization.
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Partners: News and Updates |
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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.
Skills Canada NL has hired a new employee on the West Coast of Newfoundland! His name is Jeff Young and his role is take all of our programming and competitions and deliver them virtually and in-person to folks on the West Coast of the island!
We would love for you to check out our website for more information on SCNL: https://skillscanadanl.ca/
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SCNL has launched its quarterly newsletter!
If you’d like to subscribe to our newsletter and get information on our programming, competitions, upcoming events and contact information for our Program Coordinators, we encourage you to subscribe so you don’t miss out!
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Association for New Canadians
New radio program/podcast
Global Frequencies airs Wednesdays at 7 p.m. on CHMR and is available as a podcast. It features stories of newcomers and special guests, focusing on immigration, multiculturalism, and economic and cultural diversification.
New episodes in January will air on CHMR on the 13th and 27th. You can listen to past episodes wherever you usually listen to podcasts, and see videos based on the show on the ANC’s YouTube page.
New Counseling Program
The Association for New Canadians is developing ANConnect, a pan-provincial program that will offer free, low barrier single session virtual counseling to any adult newcomer, regardless of their immigration status. ANConnect Project Development Lead Ken Reid is seeking input from community partners on their experiences working with newcomers to inform development of the project.
Ken can be reached at kreid@ancnl.ca
Donations NEEDED
The Association for New Canadians has an ongoing need for personal care items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, tampons, pads, shower gel, shampoo, razors etc. ANC clients also need baby items including diapers, Penaten cream, wipes, and shampoo.
If you are able to help, please e-mail information@ancnl.ca or phone Antwone at 722-9680
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, there is no charge to you! Email: diversity@ancnl.ca to book a session or to inquire about the various training options.
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
CELPIP and CAEL testing
CELPIP and CAEL testing have resumed at the ANC’s ESL Training Centre. To register, go to www.celpip.ca or www.cael.ca.
Free Evening English classes
The Association for New Canadians offers FREE evening English conversation classes to all newcomers. This is the perfect opportunity to practice English by speaking with others.
For more information, e-mail: linc@ancnl.ca or phone 726-6848.
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Here are the details for upcoming events!
1. HSBC Family Literacy First: Getting ready to celebrate
Family Literacy Day!
When: January 14, 2:30 pm-3 pm, NST
What: HSBC Family Literacy First: Getting ready to celebrate family literacy day!
You'll learn about:
- The importance of family literacy
- How to bring family literacy to your community virtually and
in-person
- How to celebrate Family Literacy Day
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To sign up: Go here.
2. Celebrate Family Literacy Day 2021 Virtually with
Honorary Chair Barbara Reid!
Date: January 27, 2021, 6 PM (NST)
What: In honour of Family Literacy Day 2021, award-winning children's author Barbara Reid will be doing a demonstration on how to use clay to create a picture.
Important note:
This event is ideal for children in grades 1 to 6 and their families
And here are some more details on how you can take part in
Family Literacy Day!
Download free resources (click on below list). These activities are perfect for families of all ages! All resources are also available in French at fld-jaf.ca.
Find an event to attend. Search our event listings for a celebration near you (or maybe an online event!)
Erica Ruth Kelly
ABC Life Literacy Canada
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techKNOWtutors offers free digital literacy training for the community!
techKNOWtutors are looking for dedicated volunteers who will work with learners on a one-on-one basis during our drop-in hours, helping them better understand how to use the internet to improve their day-to-day lives.
Questions such as:
“How do I use a search engine?”
“How do I copy and paste?”
“How does Google Docs work?”
“How do I change my Facebook Privacy Settings?”
For more information and to apply, click here! Connect with us at techknowtutors@cscnl.ca
Please note that all sessions are ESL Learner Friendly!
Get registered for our classes on our website!
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SKILLS, LABOUR AND TRAINING |
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Happy Holidays and a wonderful New Year from our team at Work Global Canada Inc. We hope that your time with friends, and family is a joyous occasion and we look forward to 2021.
We have a few items of interest that may be appealing to the LIP community. Particularly to international students and/or newcomers in the Metro and surrounding areas.
Seasonal Community Orientation Work Program - Spring 2021
Expression of Interest (EOI) is now open for this unique Rural Work & Cultural Experience, Newfoundland Labrador, program (Spring 2021). In select Communities throughout Newfoundland Labrador Employers will offer a Seasonal Community Orientation Work Program (SCOWP) whereby, International Students, newcomers, or interested candidates, will have an opportunity to receive
- An enriched Rural Community Cultural Experience;
- Live & Work in a designated community;
- Work-Place Training;
- A duration of 3 to 4 months work experience;
- Regional Tours of the Community/ Region;
If this appeals to you, Register to complete a brief Expression of Interest survey here
Open Work Permit, Post Graduate Work Permit Opportunities
Do you hold an Open Work Permit or Post Graduate Work Permit? We are always looking for talent in a variety sectors. We have an evolving door of Employers seeking to place prospects. While we offer no guarantees, your profile may be just what our client is looking for.
Register to submit a Resume Profile
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The Francophone Economic Development Network (RDÉE TNL) has responded to the recent global transition to virtual platforms and COVID-19 restrictions by successfully hosting Virtual Job Fairs via videoconferencing. This format allows several job candidates to interact with employers in private discussions about their business and job openings. We partner with organizations such as AXIS Career Services, Connector NL, and the St. John’s Board of Trade to successfully meet the hiring needs of employers by connecting them to qualified candidates with corresponding profiles.
Eligible job candidates who attend:
- Are legally entitled to work in Canada
- Are looking for work in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Meet the hiring requirements of the employer
for more information. We look forward to hearing from you!
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SKILLED LABOUR TRAINING AND WORK OPPORTUNITY |
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Start your basic Spanish and Arabic classes, advance your communication skills and practice your new language with a native speaker.
In January we offer Spanish and Arabic classes, one on one.
We adjust to your schedule.
For more information contact:
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Newfoundland Public Library |
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Online Events for St. John’s Libraries
Go to the A.C. Hunter, Marjorie Mews, and Michael Donovan Facebook pages for more information about the events and how to register!
Wednesday, January 13 @ 7pm Virtual Birdwatching Session
with Jared Clarke A.C. Hunter Library
Thursday, January 14 @ 7pm RRSP’s and Me
with Rob Tizzard at A.C. Hunter Library
Wednesday, January 20 @ 6:30pm Writing Q&A
with Samantha Baker at Michael Donovan Library
Thursday, January 21 @ 7pm Organizing in the New Year
with April Miller at A.C. Hunter Library
Wednesday, January 27 @ 6:30pm Writing Q&A
with Helen Escott at Michael Donovan Library
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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 February updates by January 27, 2021!
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.
Follow us on Twitter @StJohnsLIP - tweets organized by Communications Dept of The City of St. John's - communications@stjohns.ca
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