CALGARY: A NEW CHAPTER

What Our Clients Say About Us

The opportunity to build connections and hear the stories of 50-odd diverse professionals who are all on a different journey, but have all experienced the same process, was very inspirational and comforting.

The topics were relevant; the guest speakers were professional, knowledgeable and very helpful. The direct, specific and experience-based advice from our host, Iuliana, was so helpful. The group was very diverse; juggling multiple things at the same time, but she held it all together beautifully.

As a newcomer, the entire experience of leaving your home country is daunting. Having a program like this to help ground you, make some introductions, give you information and access to further resources is invaluable.

Thank you CCIS for your generosity and kindness in hosting this program.

2024-07-18
Stuart Griesbach (South Africa)

I have learned so much valuable information from the Calgary: A New Chapter course with Iuliana. Iuliana is an amazing course facilitator and understands the daily struggles through which new immigrants go.

The course is created with one goal in mind, to assist newcomers to understand their new city and the work, social and cultural environment.

The fact that the guest speakers are all immigrants to Canada and Calgary with success stories which started a lot like mine, make the course so relevant but also inspirational.

The course topics are very well selected and presented, every new immigrant to Calgary can benefit from this course.    

2024-07-18
Aida (G.J.E) Griesbach (South Africa)

I am grateful for having had the opportunity to be part of the "Calgary: A New Chapter" program, where newcomers received invaluable information for settling into this beautiful city.

The program covered a wide range of topics, from the basics, such as opening a bank account, to more specific and complex ones, like the requirements for applying for Canadian citizenship. The sessions on job searching techniques and funding for education were particularly beneficial, offering practical advice and resources that I can apply immediately.

I highly recommend this program to all newcomers to Calgary. It will equip you with the knowledge and tools to make your transition smoother and more manageable.

A big thank you to the facilitators for their dedication and support, especially to Iuliana, who shared her own journey and experiences, providing us with support, motivation, and great encouragement.

2024-07-13
Araceli (Mexico)

I want to share my experience of passing the program "Calgary: A New Chapter". The program is very informative and interesting. The materials are very well structured. Professional speakers will answer all your questions. After this course, many things about Calgary and Canada become more clear. Thanks to all our lecturers and especially to our amazing team leader Iuliana. I highly recommend this course to all newcomers.

2024-05-12
Denys (Ukraine)

Participating in the Calgary: A New Chapter program has been an incredibly enriching experience for me. The sessions were informative, engaging, and provided invaluable resources for newcomers like myself.

I particularly appreciated the supportive atmosphere and the opportunity to connect with other newcomers facing similar challenges.

Overall, it's been a fantastic program that has helped me navigate the transition to life in Calgary with confidence.

2024-04-07
Tetiana (Ukraine)

I participated in the "Calgary: A New Chapter" program and I am very impressed with how professionally, structurally, and clearly everything is organized. The program covers topics from library resources to the law, providing immigrants with comprehensive information necessary to adapt to life in Calgary.

The advice on preparing for employment and education was helpful, and I have successfully started using all the tips. This greatly contributes to a competent and correct start in a new country.

The sessions were interactive, and I had the opportunity to ask questions of the experts. I highly recommend this program to all immigrants who are just starting their lives in Calgary.

Special thanks to Iuliana for her support, positive atmosphere, and valuable advice.”

2024-03-15
Olena (Ukraine)

The "Calgary: A New Chapter" program is more than a few days of session. It is your opportunity to learn how to settle down and feel comfortable in a new country, city for you. This session and speakers gave us useful information about the first steps here, about health, banks, and the legal system, they gave us a lot of information and resources to improve our skills, resume, networking, and research. Thank you to all of you, especially Iuliana Doljescu for these days and your smile, and words.

2024-03-15
Mariia (Ukraine)

I got a very positive experience from participating in “Calgary: A New Chapter”. The sessions covered essential topics such as law, education, healthcare, banking, and job search in Canada. Each presenter is a professional in their field, which is great because they share their experience and answer all the questions clearly and in a welcoming atmosphere.

I was very impressed by how well-organized these sessions are. And I want to thank everyone who has contributed to these sessions. The amount of practical information I got from this orientation is priceless!

2024-03-09
Anna (Ukraine)

When you first arrive at a place, you must find out about the habits of the inhabitants of that place so that you know where to put your feet and where not to put them. What are you allowed to do and what is prohibited? What possibilities does this place offer you for your development? If you don't have this information, then your integration and development will suffer.

The Calgary: A New Chapter program at CCIS sheds light on this new path that I have just started taking. It has allowed me to have the essential information and, most importantly, to know where to find the information I need today and will need in the future. For this, I say thank you to CCIS.

2024-03-09
Asikim (Togo)

I would like to express my gratitude and thankfulness for the opportunity to participate in 3-days session ‘Calgary: A New Chapter’.

As a newcomer, you struggle with a lot of things and we face different challenges every day: new environment, new culture, various government rules and so many others. That’s why it is crucial to be aware of it! But how easy it is to get lost within different sites, forums, and other sources of information! And how lucky we are to participate in this session!

Plenty of useful information regarding law, banking, health, rules, and behaviour on the road while driving. Structured materials presented by experts of certain field, possibility to ask questions and amazing support by you, Iuliana!

Thank you very much for sharing your own experience, for your support and realistic approach!

The website https://cnc.ccistraining.ca is another part of wonderland! Different categories, so important for daily life and for smooth adaptation, full of helpful links; all the materials are collected in full, to begin a new life chapter here, in Calgary!

2024-02-23
Olha (Ukraine)

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