Workshops and Events

Please note: We are currently redeveloping our website. This list does not reflect all programs and workshops.

Legal Workshop Series 2010

ISIS in collaboration with Dalhousie Legal Aid, Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia and the Community Justice Society is organizing a series of legal workshops on different topics for new Canadians. Each session takes place at ISIS and begins at 6:00pm - we ask people to arrive for 5:30pm.

February 25, 2010 Family Violence – a panel setting

March 11, 2010 Family Law

March 25, 2010 Child Protection Law

April 8, 2010 Employment Law

April 22, 2010 Criminal Law

May 6, 2010 Youth and the law

May 20, 2010 Human Rights Law

June 3, 2010 Immigration Law

June 17, 2010 Closing Ceremony

For more information please check out the flyer.

Contact:

For more information or to register contact

ISIS at 423-3607 or

Alex Atiol at 406-8616

Interview Skills Workshop

New Beginnings Online

Februrary 22 - March 14

You can participate in this workshop from anywhere; you just need access to the Internet. This workshop will help you prepare for Canadian job interviews. You will learn what to expect at the interview, what kinds of questions may be asked and what is important to employers. After this workshop, you will be better able to manage a job interview.

More information about the Interview Skills Workshop...

Working in Canada Workshop

New Beginnings Online

March 22 - April 11

You can participate in this workshop from anywhere; you just need access to the Internet.  This workshop covers basic employment issues such as employment contracts, taxes and success in the workplace.  It will help you feel more comfortable and confident working in a Canadian environment. 

More information about the Working in Canada Workshop...

Contact:

Writing Basics Online

March 1 – April 9, 2010

Professional Writing Skills Online

March 1 – April 9, 2010

Workplace Writing Online

March 1 – April 9, 2010

Contact:

Hien Truong

(902)406-8852

Professional Series Schedule 2010

Idioms and Slang

March 10, 2010  (6:00 - 9:00 p.m.)

Non-verbal Communication - listening to what you can't hear!

March 24, 2010  (6:00 - 9:00 p.m.)

Giving and receiving feedback

April 14, 2010  (6:00 - 9:00 p.m.)

Negotiation

April 28, 2010  (6:00 - 9:00 p.m.)

Understanding Workplace Culture

May 12, 2010  (6:00 - 9:00 p.m.)

Social Interactions in the Workplace        

May 26, 2010  (6:00 - 9:00 p.m.)

Grammar at Work!

June 9, 2010  (6:00 - 9:00 p.m.) 

Presentations

June 23, 2010  (6:00 - 9:00 p.m.)

Networking

July 7, 2010  (6:00 - 9:00 p.m.)

Assertiveness

July 21, 2010  (6:00 - 9:00 p.m.)

For more information on any of the workshops in our Professional Series please contact:

Andrew Leverman

Telephone: 406-8838

Email: aleverman@isisns.ca

Business Management Workshop: Good Bookkeeping can Save you Money

Presented by Debi Peverill C.A. of SBR Communications Inc.

Let Debi Peverill, Chartered Accountant, guide you on how to improve your bookkeeping and make tax time easier. Topics include:

• What financial statements you must send to the government - Canada Revenue Agency
• What financial statements you should have to run your business at a profit
• Filing systems you need to have as a business owner
• and much more…

Date: Thursday, March 4, 2010

Time: 6.00 to 8.00pm

Location: The Halifax Club, 1682 Hollis Street

Cost: $15.00

Business Management Workshop: Understanding Financial Statements 

Presented by Debi Peverill C.A. of SBR Communications Inc. Debi Peverill, Chartered Accountant, will guide you on how to understand financial statements. Topics include:

• What financial statements tell you about your business How to make them look better to the bank Ten steps to reviewing financial statements
• and much more…

Date: Thursday March 18, 2010

Time: 6.00 to 8.00pm

Location: The Halifax Club, 1682 Hollis Street

Cost: $15.00

To register, please contact:

Flavia Saldanha

at 406 8615 or business@isisns.ca.

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