Immigrant Women's Integration Network

Edmonton Newcomer Centre


Description
Offers immigrant women access to the tools needed to participate fully in Canadian economic, cultural, and social life.

Service provides:

  • a 7 week program for groups of 10 to 15 immigrant women to connect with each other and the broader community to share experiences, knowledge, and resources

Includes:

  • guest speakers
  • wellness activities
  • employment preparation
  • visiting sites of interest around the city
  • attending networking events
  • exploring topics related to employment, personal growth, and getting settled in Edmonton
  • free childcare

Goals of the program are:

  • to empower women to create the lives they envision for themselves in Canada
  • increased confidence in decision making and participating in networking activities
  • improved interview and job search skills
  • access to volunteering, educational, or employment opportunities
  • membership in an active alumni network of professional immigrant women in Edmonton
Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to:
  • immigrant women
  • with education or professional experience in their home countries
  • who are permanent residents of Canada and reside in Alberta
  • and who possess language proficiency of Canadian Language Benchmark Assessment (CLBA) 4 or higher in speaking and listening
Application Process
Service Access: Application Required, To access service:
  • contact for a screening interview or for more information

Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,
Telephone
780-462-6924 Ext. 260
Web Site
https://emcn.ab.ca/program/i-win
Email
ejkim@emcn.ab.ca
Languages
English
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: No -
Topic(s)
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
November 2, 2023
Address
7629 38 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB, T6K 3Y7
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Hours of Operation
Mon
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Tue
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Wed
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Thu
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Fri
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM

Program hours vary.