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SUMMARY:Soft Skills workshop: Working with Others
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: Tuesday\, June 30 & Thursday\, July 2\, 12.00 p.m-2.00 p.m. EST \nDescription: Success in Canada’s workplace depends on more than technical skills—it’s about collaboration\, communication\, and building strong relationships. This interactive workshop will help you develop essential teamwork skills\, understand workplace expectations\, and learn strategies to work effectively with colleagues from diverse backgrounds \nWhy join?\nThese workshops offer practical\, hands-on experience that employers value. You’ll leave with strategies to boost your confidence and thrive in your new environment. \nTo earn your certificate of completion\, you must: \n\nAttend both sessions \nComplete the short assignments provided\n\nPresenter: Martin Blumrich\, Facilitator\, Cultural Communications and Job Search Strategies\, SOPA Manitoba \n*To register\, SOPA clients contact your Intake Counselor and/or check your email for our June Events Newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca. \nIf you are not yet a SOPA client\, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!
URL:https://arriveprepared.ca/event/soft-skills-workshop-working-with-others-7/
CATEGORIES:Soft Skills Workshop
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SUMMARY:Information Session: Emergency Preparedness
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: Friday\, July 10\, 9:30–10:30 a.m. EST \nDescription: Would you know what to do if a disaster forced you to take shelter at home or evacuate to a safer place? Join us for Be Ready session \nPresenter: Dave Aalders\, Canadian Red Cross\, SOPA Atlantic Canada \n*To register\, SOPA clients check your emails for our July Events Newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca. \nIf you are not yet a SOPA client\, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!
URL:https://arriveprepared.ca/event/information-session-emergency-preparedness/
CATEGORIES:Information Session
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SUMMARY:Peer Networking: My Manitoba - Focus on Steinbach
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: Friday\, July 17\, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST \nDescription: Join us to learn more about rural Manitoba. Steinbach is the third largest city in the province\, well-known for its unique history and growing economy. It’s an opportunity to ask questions and network with the Eastman Immigrant Services. \nPresenter: Iryna Sosnii\, Employment Lead\, Eastman Immigrant Services \n*To register\, SOPA clients check your emails for our July Events Newsletter  with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca. \nIf you are not yet a SOPA client\, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!
URL:https://arriveprepared.ca/event/peer-networking-my-manitoba-focus-on-steinbach/
CATEGORIES:Peer Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="SOPA":MAILTO:info@arriveprepared.ca
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SUMMARY:FCR Webinar: Internationally Educated Engineers Moving to Ontario
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: Friday\, July 17\, 12:00–1:00 p.m. EST \nDescription: The information session will cover the following topics: # WES ICAP Course-by-Course Report / Upgrading WES Immigration Report to Course-by-Course Report for Professional Engineer Ontario; Step-by-step licensing process; Timeline & Cost of Process; Preparation for CBA & NPPE \nPresenter: Shivam Oheri\, Foreign Credential Recognition Navigator\, SOPA Atlantic Canada \n*To register\, SOPA clients check your emails for our July Events Newsletter  with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca. \nIf you are not yet a SOPA client\, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!
URL:https://arriveprepared.ca/event/fcr-webinar-internationally-educated-engineers-moving-to-ontario/
CATEGORIES:FCR Events
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SUMMARY:Peer Networking: Building Meaningful Connections
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: Friday\, July 17\, 12:00–1:00 p.m. EST \nDescription: Virtual peer networking workshop for professionals building connections in a new place. Starts with unwritten rules of authentic networking\, then breakout groups to practice outreach messages\, intros\, and real talk with peers who get it. Closes with open Q&A. Practice over presentation \nPresenter: Manisha Nayyar\, Educator and Learning & Development \n*To register\, SOPA clients check your emails for our July Events Newsletter  with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca. \nIf you are not yet a SOPA client\, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!
URL:https://arriveprepared.ca/event/peer-networking-rbc-building-meaningful-connections/
CATEGORIES:Peer Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="SOPA":MAILTO:info@arriveprepared.ca
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SUMMARY:Soft Skills Workshop: Social Interactions
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: Tuesday\, July 21 & Thursday\, July 23\, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. EST \nDescription: 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.\nEarn your certificate by attending both sessions and completing short assignments \nPresenter: Josephine Wang\, Facilitator\, Job Search Strategies & Cultural Communications\, SOPA British Columbia \n*To register\, SOPA clients contact your Intake Counselor and/or check your emails for our July events newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca. \nIf you are not yet a SOPA client\, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!
URL:https://arriveprepared.ca/event/soft-skills-workshop-social-interactions-7/
CATEGORIES:Soft Skills Workshop
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SUMMARY:Information Session: Indigenous Peoples in Canada
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: Monday\, July 27\, 9:30–10:30 a.m. EST \nDescription:  Who are First Nations\, Metis\, and Inuit?\n•Understanding Truth and Reconciliation\n•Important historical events\, including Residential Schools\n•Major traditions of Indigenous peoples \nPresenter: Jennifer David\, NVision Insight Group \n*To register\, SOPA clients check your emails for our July Events Newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca. \nIf you are not yet a SOPA client\, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!
URL:https://arriveprepared.ca/event/information-session-indigenous-peoples-in-canada/
CATEGORIES:Information Session
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SUMMARY:Soft Skills workshop: Working with Others
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: Tuesday\, July 28 & Thursday\, July 30\, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. EST \nDescription: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.\nEarn your certificate by attending both sessions and completing short assignments. \nPresenter: Olja Stoyanovic\, Soft Skills Course Facilitator\, SOPA Alberta \n*To register\, SOPA clients contact your Intake Counselor and/or check your email for our July Events Newsletter with links to register or email us: info@arriveprepared.ca. \nIf you are not yet a SOPA client\, please register as a new client to get employment support and access to our monthly events!
URL:https://arriveprepared.ca/event/soft-skills-workshop-working-with-others-8/
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ORGANIZER;CN="SOPA":MAILTO:info@arriveprepared.ca
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