Centre for Newcomers

When we look out into the universe at night, we don't compare the brilliance of one star to another or strive to measure their harmony. By fostering diversity and offering a suite of organizational professional development CFN empowers individuals and communities to thrive together. Your support is crucial. Your donations help us continue our vital work, amplifying individual voices and enhancing collective strength. Donate today at https://lnkd.in/e2C8ADw and make a meaningful difference🌍💖

CFN regularly holds activities for seniors with a recent offering being a session to promote holistic health. The session effectively integrated physical exercise, mental engagement, and social interaction, and participants emerged feeling inspired, connected, and equipped with practical strategies to improve their overall well-being. CFN's Seniors' Services address the unique needs of seniors through building social support networks and resources, as well as interventions that promote intergenerational learning. Through needs assessments, information & referrals, seniors will be supported with their identified needs, including, subsidized seniors' bus passes, seniors' pensions & benefits, referrals to community resources and services, volunteering opportunities, and participation in activities that build peer support. For more visit https://lnkd.in/g7XxGE-Q

Are you new to Canada? Do you have questions about how to find work in your occupation, or what training program to take? CFN can help you reach your employment goals. CFN's Career & Employment Services offers culturally competent and certified career practitioners who provide personalized counselling in more than a dozen languages. This also includes job search workshops, placement assistance, application coaching, employer connections and even driving classes. Gain insight into employer expectations, job hunting strategies, and essential resume and interview skills to enhance employability. Pictured here are members of our Employment Services for Ukrainian Newcomers (ESUN) team. This program provides services to Ukrainian Evacuees impacted by the ongoing war in Ukraine. The project aims to focus on building the participants’ employability skills and transitioning them to become ready, willing, and able to enter the workforce. For more visit www.centrefornewcomers.ca

Ready to make a difference in children’s lives? CFN's Early Childhood Education and Development Certificate Program prepares you for a rewarding career in childcare. This self-paced, virtual program guides you through essential topics like child development, family dynamics, play, and program planning, setting you on the path to obtaining your Level 1 Early Childhood Educator Certification. Register today at bit.ly/CFNDevelopEducate Take the first step towards a fulfilling career that helps shape young minds! For more information, please reach out to Youthprograms@centrefornewcomers.ca Date: February 27th, 2025 (Registration and info session) Time: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm  Cost: Free Event Address: Centre for Newcomers, 565 36 St NE #125, Calgary, AB  Room: Youth Hub

To welcome another is to affirm their existence and to extend a hand beyond oneself. In embracing the stranger, we dissolve the boundaries of self and other, inviting the infinite possibility of connection. To the 50,000+ clients we serve each year - Welcome Home - and for detailed information on CFN's many programs and services, visit www.centrefornewcomers.ca CFN provides orientation programs that familiarize newcomers with the local culture, laws, and services available. Language training helps improve communication skills, enabling better integration into the community and workforce. We also assist with job placement, skills training, and access to education, empowering newcomers to build successful careers. Additionally, we provide legal support and counselling, helping newcomers navigate complex immigration processes. By fostering connections with local resources and communities, CFN facilitates a smoother transition, ultimately enabling newcomers to reach their potential and contribute to society.

In the spirit of the giving season, Surge Energy Inc has been actively supporting local communities. We adopted a family through the Centre for Newcomers, participated in Wood's Homes for the Holidays Miracle Maker program, and created hampers for the Veterans Association Food Bank and the Calgary Humane Society. Additionally, we made donations to the Provost, Wainwright, Estevan, and Virden Food Banks. We are proud to be part of initiatives that spread kindness and joy during this special time of year. #CommunitySupport #SurgeEnergyCares #HolidayGiving #SpreadKindness

Join us February 5th for our afternoon Calgary Logistics Briefing event. Register now at https://lnkd.in/eq8DWJpt. Program highlights include: Economic Update: Expert insights and forecasts into the immense uncertainty facing the Canadian and global economy from Robert Roach, ATB Financial Modal Update Panel: Perspectives from road, rail and air carriers on current issues and trends featuring Sarah Barton, The Calgary Airport Authority and Keegan Donaghey, CN Keynote Address: Hear a shippers perspective on unlocking resilience and collaboration in modern supply chains from Charles Daharry, MBA, CCLP, RONA Thank you to our sponsors and supporters Alberta Motor Transport Association, Private Motor Truck Council of Canada, Supply Chain Canada - West, Centre for Newcomers If you are interested in the sponsorship packages available, please contact Marysa MacKinnon at mmackinnon@citt.ca for more information. 

"We've been noticing an uptick of these kinds of messages over the course of the past year, and it's been getting worse and worse. We've had people come into the centre and yell at people here. Those kinds of things we're very afraid of at the moment," says Kelly Ernst, Centre for Newcomers Chief Program Officer. Full story at https://lnkd.in/gezAqenn

Join us in embracing the spirit of unity🌟 As Heather McGhee, New York Times bestselling author and policy advocate, reminds us, "We are greater than, and greater for, the sum of us." By fostering diversity and offering a suite of organizational professional development, the Centre for Newcomers empowers individuals and communities to thrive together. Your support is crucial! By donating today, you help us continue our vital work, amplifying individual voices and enhancing collective strength. Together, we can create a more inclusive society where everyone flourishes. Donate now at https://lnkd.in/e2C8ADw and be part of the change🌍💖

The long and fateful odyssey of a world that fully engages the capital of its own diversity starts with us. We need to make it clear that our differences are no less than glorious assets and that all voices matter, all voices are safe to share and express with passion. And you can join us at www.centrefornewcomers.ca