CALGARY: A NEW CHAPTER
Welcome To Calgary - Heart of New West
This series of innovative and interactive orientation sessions is designed to introduce foreign trained professionals to various topics of resettlement soon after their arrival in Canada.
what we do
The topics of the Calgary: A New Chapter orientation sessions provide newcomer professionals with information about the city of Calgary, the local education system, finances and banking, recreational and volunteer opportunities, community service, Canadian workplace culture, and employment preparation.
Each session covers a key component of the integration process, including:
Housing
Finances
Family
Cultural Adaptation
Civic Participation
Credentials and Workplace Culture
Job Search Skills
What Our Clients Say About Us!
Calgary: A New Chapter program, was an eye opener for different topics that are of great importance to any newcomer: healthcare, personal finance, childcare, job search, PR and Citizenship, fair entry and a very good chance to network.
2020-10-20
Nihal (Egypt)
When you immigrate from a different country, everything becomes overwhelming. The first two months in Calgary were the most confusing and overwhelming of my life. It was not easy to get the correct information.
When I asked people from my community, they told me what it was like 7 or 10 years ago. Coming from a different culture, food, and lifestyle, it was challenging to find my starting point in Calgary. I felt like I was lost in a different universe.
Calgary: A New Chapter workshop gave me a starting point, and all the CCIS staff made me feel like they have my back. The workshop helped me to focus on my strengths.
2023-02-05
Tsigereda (Ethiopia)
CCIS' Calgary A New Chapter was paramount to make my settlement journey easier. The program covers all the essentials a newcomer like myself has to learn and adapt to. Also, it was a great opportunity to meet people and build new connections. I'm forever grateful for this opportunity.
2022-06-13
Mariana (Brazil)
Content
The sessions are hosted by professionals from within the community who share information and advice from their field of expertise. Speakers include: HR specialists, business owners, civic leaders, representatives from the Calgary Police, banking professionals, and many others.
