Kamloops Immigrant Services

Are you a newcomer interested in working with the City of Kamloops? Join our Career Info Session to learn about current job openings, tips for applying, and different career paths with the City. This session is designed for immigrant and newcomer job seekers who want to better understand the hiring process and tips on how to be a stronger candidate. 📅 Tuesday, April 22 ⏰ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (PDT) 📍 Online via Zoom 🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/41RfdIy #KamloopsJobs #CareerInfoSession #NewcomerEmployment #JobSearchSupport #WorkInCanada

✨ We’ve officially kicked off our Youth Leadership Program 2025 with two incredible sessions — and we’re just getting started! A huge thank you to Jeff Torrans for sharing his energy and wisdom, and to our amazing volunteers who helped make each session so impactful. 🙌 📣 What’s next? More FREE workshops to help youth strengthen real-world confidence and communication skills: 💡 Your Best Year Ever 📅 April 24 | 🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM 🗣️ Talking is the Key to Your Success 📅 May 15 | 🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM 💼 Effective Business Communication 📅 May 22 | 🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM And don’t miss our Digital Marketing Bootcamp – perfect for youth ready to grow their online presence and build practical skills: 💡 Intro to Digital Marketing – Thurs, April 17 (In-person at KIS) 💻 Build Your Own Website – Sat, April 26 (Online) 📊 Marketing Tools & Analytics – Sat, May 3 (In-person at KIS) 📣 Promote Your Business Online – Sat, May 10 (Online) 📍 Location: Kamloops Immigrant Services – 448 Tranquille Rd 🔗 Register here: bit.ly/KIS-YLP-2025 📩 Questions? yess@kcris.ca Let’s keep building leadership, confidence, and community — one session at a time. 💪 #YouthLeadership #DigitalMarketing #CommunicationSkills #KamloopsEvents #KIS #YouthWorkshops #ConfidenceBuilding #CommunityEmpowerment

Join us on April 8 for a 1.5-hour interactive workshop designed to help you understand leadership, improve communication, and develop essential personal growth skills. Register now: bit.ly/KIS-YLP-2025

🚀 Digital Marketing 101 Camp – Learn, Build, and Grow! We’re excited to announce the Free Digital Marketing 101 Bootcamp at Kamloops Immigrant Services (KIS)! 🎉 Over the past two years, we’ve seen incredible enthusiasm from participants who attended our website design and digital marketing workshops in collaboration with Kevin, Founder of EArk.  Based on the valuable feedback we received, we are now introducing a 4-week after-office-hours program designed for working professionals, entrepreneurs, and small business owners who want to develop practical digital marketing skills. 📅 Workshop Schedule: 💡Lecture_ Introduction to Digital Marketing – Thurs, April 17 (In-person at KIS) 💻Workshop _  Build Your Own Website: No Coding Required! – Sat, April 26 (Online via Zoom) 📊Lecture _ Connecting to Your Hub: Digital Marketing Techniques – Sat, May 3 (In-person at KIS) 📣 Workshop _ Get Noticed: Digital Promotion Strategies – Sat, May 10 (Online via Zoom)   🌟 Why Join? ✅ Evening sessions – perfect for working professionals ✅ Hands-on learning with real-world applications ✅ Gain skills in SEO, website building, analytics & more ✅ Hybrid format – In person lecture and online workshop 🔗 Spots are limited – Register today! https://lnkd.in/gRaNxhQt

We are starting a brand new program! 💡 SheLeads - Women's Career Empowerment Starting a career journey isn’t just about finding a job—it’s about feeling prepared, confident, and equipped with the right tools. Our Career Empowerment Program is designed for immigrant women looking to strengthen job readiness, understand workplace norms, and develop essential soft skills to navigate both work and daily life. In this 6-session series, participants will: 🔹 Learn Canadian workplace expectations & culture 🔹 Build confidence & resilience for career success 🔹 Develop practical life skills to manage routines & transitions 🔹 Gain tools to prepare for the job market as a new or experienced job seeker. This program is about more than employment—it’s about empowerment, growth, and long-term success. 📆 Limited spots available! Register today and take the first step toward a confident career journey. bit.ly/KIS-She-Leads #CareerEmpowerment #WomenInTheWorkforce #LifeSkillsForSuccess #NewcomerSuccess

Advance Your Career with Windmill Microlending! Are you a skilled immigrant or refugee looking to re-enter your field in Canada? Windmill Microlending offers loans of up to $15,000 to help cover the costs of licensing, certification, training, and relocation. 📅 Info Session: March 13 (Thursday) 🕠 Time: 5:30 – 6:30 PM (PST) 💻 Location: Online via Zoom Learn how these affordable loans can support your career growth by covering credential assessments, exam fees, and more. (Note: Loans are not available for starting a business.) 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gyvE8_uc 🌐 Learn more: http://bit.ly/40WOKsF 📧 Questions? Contact amy.verhey@kcris.ca #CareerAdvancement #SkilledImmigrants #WindmillMicrolending #ProfessionalGrowth

🚀 Launch Your Tech Career – For FREE! 🚀 Are you interested in a career in tech? NPower Canada offers free tech training, industry-recognized certification, and job search support to help you get started. 📅 Info Session: March 6 (Thursday) 🕙 Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM 💻 Location: Online via Zoom Learn about the Junior IT Analyst training program, eligibility requirements, and how to apply. 🔗 Register now: bit.ly/NPower-info-session 📧 Have questions? Contact employment@kcris.ca #TechTraining #CareerOpportunities #NPowerCanada #FutureInTech

Some exciting youth events coming in March! All newcomer youth between the ages of 13-29 are welcome to attend! See each poster for more details. We are excited to welcome back Jeff Torrans for more awesome public speaking skills building and leadership training!

Do you need a professional outfit for an interview, networking event, or meeting with a professional connection? Career and Experiential Learning has you covered—literally! Visit OM 1712 (Monday - Friday between 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) or the weekly Career Ambassador table on Student Street to see the variety of styles and sizes. Look your best to ensure success!

Looking to improve your resume, interview skills, and LinkedIn profile? Our free, 3-part Zoom series will give you practical strategies to help you stand out in your job search. Each session is just 30 minutes—quick, effective, and packed with useful tips! 📅 Dates: Feb 13, 20, and 27 📍Location: Online (Zoom) at 6pm Register today! https://lnkd.in/gPPHh2_r #JobSearchSupport #NewcomerEmployment #ResumeWriting #InterviewPreparation #LinkedInOptimization