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Settlement Online Pre-Arrival (SOPA) is an IRCC funded program that delivers free pre-arrival services for job readiness, success and retention. Resources and courses are offered at no charge, these include: one-on-one orientation, job search support, employment counselling, and workplace culture training, as well as referral to a wide range of post-arrival services upon entry to Canada. Register now to get started! www.arriveprepared.ca

 

Important Announcement: The NDEF program is now accepting applications

The Newcomer Driver Education Program exists to help newcomers get their Class 5 driving licence because it is such an important step in successful employment and settlement in our region.  The Newcomer Welcome Centre is now accepting applications.  For more information, see NDEF under our Services tab.  Please note: The application deadline is Oct 28, 2016.

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Newcomer Driver Education Funding Program deadline announced

The Newcomer Driver Education Funding Program exists to help newcomers to Canada with the cost of getting their Class 5 driver's licence. The NDEF program is currently accepting applications. The deadline is June 30, 2016 There are a few things you can do to prepare you application in advance:Gather copies of the following documents:Social Insurance Number (SIN...

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NWC Holiday Hours

December 24th open 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (closed in the afternoon)December 25th closedDecember 28th open 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and 12:30 pm - 3:00 pmDecember 29th open 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and 12:30 pm - 3:00 pmDecember 30th open 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm  December 31st open 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (closed in the afternoon)January 4, back to...

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MJMC Rolls Out New Volunteer Process via NWC website

In light of the expected Syrian refugee influx and the community's overwhelming and generous response, Moose Jaw Multicultural Council's volunteer management process required expansion.  We are working diligently to prepare a process that can handle the volume of enthusiastic volunteers we have been hearing from.  Read our news release about what we...

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"We All Belong" seminars offered next week

These two seminars will be offered on December 15th to equip community members and professinals alike as they welcome increasing numbers of newcomers to the community.  Whether you are an interested community member, or you work in human services, customer service, or any other field where you regularly interact with the public, our goal is to provide you with the information you...

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"All About Driving" series begins soon

Thanks to a grant from the SK Association of Chiefs of Police, the NWC will be offering the “All About Driving” series for newcomers.  This will be a yearlong initiative offering one session per month for newcomers on topics related to driving.  The program will kick off on Thursday November 5th with a session called “An Introduction to SGI and Driving in...

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