Are you interested in being a farmer?

• FREE event with multicultural food and entertainment!
• A tribute to Asian Heritage Month
• Please bring microwave-safe food to share with others!
• No frozen food!
• Wheelchair accessible

• Exciting activities offered through the public libraries, YMCA, Community Centers, Museums and Art Centers like: basic computer training, preschool and children’s activities, reading clubs, seniors’ activities, tutoring, conversation groups, study skills, and sports.
• Fun places for a family or individual to visit.
• Other exciting events and activities throughout...]]>

  May 14, 2013
  6:00–8:00pm

  Would you like to know what is going on in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) and Nova Scotia this summer?

  Come to this information session and find out about:

  • Exciting activities offered through the public libraries, YMCA, Community Centers, Museums and Art Centers like: basic computer training, preschool and children’s activities, reading clubs, seniors’ activities, tutoring, conversation groups, study skills, and sports.
  • Fun places for a family or individual to visit.
  • Other exciting events and activities throughout HRM and the province of Nova Scotia such as: The Natal Day Parade, Multicultural Festivals, Jazz and Buskers Festivals, and Tourism, Culture and Heritage events.
  • You will also learn why recreation, leisure and sport are important for your health!

  After this session, you certainly can’t be bored in HRM any more. You just need to get out there and have fun! Please let us know if you need child care or an interpreter.

  *This information session is also delivered in some ESL schools.

  For more information please contact Alex Atiol at (902)406-8616 or aatiol@isisns.ca.

  And to register, contact Elena Doljenkova at (902)406-8649 or edoljenkova@isisns.ca

  ]]> http://www.isisns.ca/news/summer-recreation-activities-2013/feed/ 0 http://www.isisns.ca/news/why-do-you-volunteer-with-isis/ http://www.isisns.ca/news/why-do-you-volunteer-with-isis/#comments Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:37:55 +0000 ISIS http://www.isisns.ca/?p=8091 Why do you volunteer with ISIS?“Because I enjoy helping others, because being an immigrant I understand the need, pain and frustrations of building a new life in a new country, in a new culture. Why not to lend a helping hand and help enrich the Canadian fabrics. I believe that most emigrants are hardworking, motivated people looking for the opportunity to build a successful life for themselves and their love ones. ISIS is the right organization to collaborate...]]> This week is National Volunteer Week in Canada! We asked a few of our volunteers:

  Why do you volunteer with ISIS?

  “Because I enjoy helping others, because being an immigrant I understand the need, pain and frustrations of building a new life in a new country, in a new culture.  Why not to lend a helping hand and help enrich the Canadian fabrics. I believe that most emigrants are hardworking, motivated people looking for the opportunity to build a successful life for themselves and their love ones.  ISIS is the right organization to collaborate in this endeavour. The people working at ISIS have the best intentions at heart to help new Canadians; they helped me when I needed it. So, this is my chance to give back, to do for others what has been done for me!”

  ~ Wilber Menéndez Sánchez, PhD
  Instructor, Academic and Career Connections, NSCC

   

  “I am passionate about volunteering with ISIS’ Practice Interview Program as I believe in their work and I am a strong believer that everyone deserves a chance to be at their best when interviewed for the job of their dreams.  As somebody who has been on both sides of the interviewing table and has lived and worked in three different countries, I have the utmost respect and understanding for the candidates.  And as they say the practice, makes it perfect.

  ~ Ellie Walker, Staffing Services, NSCC

   

  “As an immigrant myself, and someone who has re-settled in various communities through my life; I feel I can empathize in some ways with clients of ISIS.  Also, as an HR professional within Nova Scotia, I feel that I am in a good position to be able to offer my assistance in whatever small way I can.  In addition, I thoroughly enjoy working with the team at ISIS as well as with their clients.  I have met some wonderful and interesting people and enjoyed doing the practice interviews.”

  ~ Sarah Collins, Manager, Human Resources, Nautel

  Visit our Thank You Volunteers page…

  ]]> http://www.isisns.ca/news/why-do-you-volunteer-with-isis/feed/ 0 http://www.isisns.ca/news/on-site-recruitment-session-oris-with-scotiabank/ http://www.isisns.ca/news/on-site-recruitment-session-oris-with-scotiabank/#comments Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:29:18 +0000 ISIS http://www.isisns.ca/?p=10381 May 16, 2013 1:30 – 3:30 pm Classroom 12 What is an ORIS Session? An ORIS Session includes a presentation by an employer about their organization and career opportunities, followed by a 5 minute one-on-one interview with the recruiter/employer. Who is Scotiabank? As one of Canada’s top employers, we strive to provide a work environment where dynamic, rewarding opportunities to advance your career never end. We recognize you want to get ahead sooner rather than later, and we are ready to invest in your success from the moment you start...]]>

  May 16, 2013
  1:30 – 3:30 pm
  Classroom 12

  Employer: Scotiabank

  What is an ORIS Session?
  An ORIS Session includes a presentation by an employer about their organization and career opportunities, followed by a 5 minute one-on-one interview with the recruiter/employer.

  Who is Scotiabank?
  As one of Canada’s top employers, we strive to provide a work environment where dynamic, rewarding opportunities to advance your career never end. We recognize you want to get ahead sooner rather than later, and we are ready to invest in your success from the moment you start.
  www.scotiabank.com

  Available Positions: Personal Banking Officer, Customer Representative, Manager Customer Service, Account Manager-Small Business

  To register please tell your Employment Specialist that you will be attending and send them an updated copy of your resume.

  ]]> http://www.isisns.ca/news/on-site-recruitment-session-oris-with-scotiabank/feed/ 0 http://www.isisns.ca/news/ece-centre-first-group-experience-for-newcomer-children/ http://www.isisns.ca/news/ece-centre-first-group-experience-for-newcomer-children/#comments Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:03:49 +0000 ISIS http://www.isisns.ca/?p=10367 The Early Childhood Education (ECE) Centre at ISIS provides care for newcomer children from different countries and backgrounds. Here, children aged 6 months to 5 years are exposed to their first group experience, while their parents attend language and skills classes.

  Children from across the world with different languages, culture and experiences arrive at the ECE Centre to share the same language and culture. This is a first for them – everything is new and they have little to no information on what to expect.

  Communication is a big challenge; most of the children do not speak English when they arrive. The first few weeks are difficult, but the children begin to pick up a few words and start communicating with non-verbal gestures that are mixed with words they have learned with their own native language.

  Separation anxiety is also an issue, not just for children but for parents. It is difficult to trust other adults to look after their children, especially when they cannot communicate easily with them and cannot explain their child’s routine, or their likes and dislikes. To make the transition easier, parents stay in the classroom to help their children settle. It usually takes from three days to one week for a child to settle, although it can be longer at times. During this time they learn a few new words – they learn to say “hi”, “bye” or “ok”, and even non-verbal communication with their teachers is beneficial. Parents and children get the chance to see the classroom routine, the interaction between children, and the interaction with instructors. They experience the activities delivered by instructors, as well as explore the materials and toys in the centre.

  The children develop strong communication skills and social skills in the classroom through planned activities. Singing songs and reading books play a huge role in language development – these are most children’s favorite activities. There is also free play time with instructor’s guidance and observation.
  Most children learn to communicate well with one another and with their instructors in a short period of time. The most rewarding part of the experience for instructors is seeing the children help classmates from the same culture – interpreting and showing them around, and helping them with the classroom routines and activities. This first group experience plays an invaluable role in preparing the children, and their parents, for school and their new multicultural life in Canada.

  ]]> http://www.isisns.ca/news/ece-centre-first-group-experience-for-newcomer-children/feed/ 0 http://www.isisns.ca/training/on-site/computer-skills/safety-and-courtesy-on-the-internet/ http://www.isisns.ca/training/on-site/computer-skills/safety-and-courtesy-on-the-internet/#comments Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:46:45 +0000 ISIS http://www.isisns.ca/?p=10365 May 30 & June 13 Thursdays 12:30-2:30pmIn this class you will learn about virus protection, privacy, online etiquette and identity protection. ]]>

  May 30 & June 13
  Thursdays
  12:30-2:30pm

  Level: Beginner/ Intermediate
  Number of Sessions: 2
  Session Length: 2 hours

  In this class you will learn about virus protection, privacy, online etiquette and identity protection.

  Basic Concepts

  • Learn how to create strong passwords
  • Learn how to avoid email scams and manage personal information online
  • Learn how to protect your financial information in online transactions
  • Learn about smart social networking practices
  • Learn about online bullying

  To register please contact:
  Chelsi Ferguson
  902.406.8856
  cferguson@isisns.ca

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