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SOPA

Email info@arriveprepared.ca
Website https://arriveprepared.ca

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  • Soft Skills workshop: Complex Conversations

    Navigate sensitive topics and resolve conflicts professionally with this Complex Conversations workshop. You'll gain practical strategies to communicate clearly, manage emotions, and maintain positive workplace relationships.
    Earn your certificate by attending both sessions and completing short assignments.

  • Peer Networking: Manitoba Employment Standards & Rights

    Planning to work in Manitoba? Canadian workplace standards, responsibilities, and workers’ rights may be different from those in your home country. Hear from a former newcomer who now works in workplace safety and gain practical information to help you better understand your rights and what to expect in a Manitoba workplace.

  • Peer Networking: From Client to SOPA Volunteer

    Curious about volunteering with SOPA and how it could support your newcomer journey? Hear firsthand from former SOPA client and current volunteer Fisolami Sodeinde as she shares her experience—from getting started to giving back to the newcomer community. Discover how volunteering can help you gain Canadian experience, build connections, share your skills, and develop a stronger sense of community in Canada.

  • Information Session: Cost of Living in Alberta

    Planning your move to Alberta? Understanding everyday costs can help you arrive better prepared and plan your budget with confidence. Join this practical session to learn about common expenses, including housing, groceries, transportation, childcare, utilities, healthcare, and more. Whether you’re moving on your own or with your family, get useful information to help you prepare financially for life in Alberta.

  • Soft Skills Workshop: Social Interactions

    Build meaningful connections and master workplace communication with this Social Interactions workshop. You'll develop practical strategies for networking, teamwork, and professional etiquette—essential skills for career success in Canada.

    Earn your certificate by attending both sessions and completing short assignments.

  • Employer Networking: RBC – Panel Discussion & Storytelling

    Looking for inspiration as you prepare for life and work in Canada? Join SOPA and RBC for a dynamic panel featuring expert insights alongside real newcomer stories. Explore settlement journeys, career pathways, and financial success, and gain practical perspectives to help you navigate your own journey in Canada with greater confidence.

  • Information Session: Getting to Know Police Services in Canada

    Want to better understand how police services work in Canada? Join this national information session to learn about the role of police, when and how to contact them, what to expect when interacting with police, and your rights in Canada. You’ll also learn about common types of crime and gain practical information to help you feel more prepared if you ever need police assistance

  • Peer Networking: Francophones in Manitoba

    Planning to settle in Manitoba and looking for support in French? Join this conversation circle with former SOPA clients who now support French-speaking newcomers as employment and immigration counsellors at CDEM and Pluri-Elles. Hear about their own immigration journeys, learn practical job search strategies, and discover services available to help Francophones build connections and settle successfully in Winnipeg.

  • Information Session: Healthcare in British Columbia

    Moving to British Columbia and wondering how healthcare coverage works? Join this informative session to learn about B.C.’s Medical Services Plan (MSP), including who is eligible, what it covers, and how to enrol. Get practical information to help you understand the healthcare system and feel better prepared for your arrival in British Columbia.

  • Soft Skills workshop: Working with Others

    Success in Canada's workplace takes more than technical skills. This interactive workshop builds teamwork, communication, and collaboration skills to help you thrive with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
    Earn your certificate by attending both sessions and completing short assignments.

  • Information Session: Service Canada Benefits for Newcomers

    New to Canada or preparing for your first year here? Join this informative session to learn about key Service Canada benefits and programs that may be available to newcomers. Explore eligibility requirements and how to apply for the Canada Dental Care Plan, Canada Disability Benefit, Employment Insurance, and post-secondary education savings initiatives. Get practical information to better understand available supports and how to access them.

  • Peer Networking: My City- Calgary Connections

    Moving to Calgary or curious about what life in the city is really like? Join former SOPA client Oluwatomisin (Tomisin) Tijani as she shares her personal experience of making Calgary home, what she enjoys about the city, and what she has discovered along the way. Connect with others who are new or preparing to move to Calgary, bring your questions, and get a newcomer’s perspective in a casual and welcoming space.