When "Calgary: A New Chapter" was recommended to me by my job counselor in CCIS, I thought that the name sounds rather poetic and inspiring. Turned out it is so much more than that! This program made me fell in love with the city even more.
Experts from different fields shared their knowledge about all the practical things a person needs to know while moving into a new city. All the information was super helpful! And thanks to our wonderful facilitator Iuliana, all the sessions were filled with joy and friendly atmosphere, where all participants could share their experience, socialize and do the networking, which plays a huge role in Canada.
This program helped me define my next steps in Calgary, so I definitely recommend it for all newcomers as a good starting point of integration into local community.
I'm so grateful to have had the opportunity to attend the Calgary: A New Chapter workshop. It's a great complementary service to newcomers, and it really made me feel welcomed to the country. It provided great information and guidance on important topics, and Iuliana made it a pleasure to attend. You can tell she really cares about us and her energy was very kind and engaging.
It can be lonely and confusing to start over in a new country, and this workshop provided a much appreciated positive emotional connection.
The "Calgary: A New Chapter" program was a game-changer for me after my relocation to Canada. Despite the online format, the program's coordinator and community of participants made me feel welcomed and supported from the start.
The virtual cultural events, educational workshops, and community-building activities provided a comprehensive introduction to my new home and helped me connect with my new community. I appreciated the opportunity to learn about the Canadian way of life and the country's history, as well as to make new friends from diverse backgrounds, all from the comfort of my own home.
I am so grateful for this program and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a comprehensive and supportive virtual settlement experience. Thank you for making my transition to Canada a memorable and meaningful one.
When I first landed in Calgary-Canada I didn’t know where to start and whom to rely on to request valid information since I originated from a different culture and society but then I visited the government official website and found out the list of organizations who support newcomers in the settlement process. From the list I choose CCIS as many newcomers are satisfied with the services they acquire. As a result, I decided to schedule an appointment and from that day I cultivated lots of valuable material.
Calgary: “A New Chapter" program is one of the best webinars I participated in –very well presented and structured. The best thing about the session was the level of detail, intensive and targeted workshop with great resources. Our presenters covered a lot of topics, so we all learnt a lot about the subject which helps to understand the Canada schemes and regulation in detail. It was also the best opportunity for meeting newcomers to network with. Three days simply flew by!
Thank you so much for arranging such a paramount training session. I would highly encourage others to attend such webinars.
Attending the "Calgary: A New Chapter" workshop is one of the best decisions I have taken since I moved to Calgary. The workshop provided me with a sincere perspective on life in Calgary and equipped me with the knowledge and information to succeed in my new life here.
The facilitator was very inspiring and knowledgeable, and she created a warm and friendly environment for us. The guest speakers were experts in their field and gave us valuable insights to guide our decision-making as we settle, and I made many new friends.
I highly recommend this workshop to any newcomer who wants to have the confidence to succeed here.
Calgary: A New Chapter Program is a wonderful workshop, the sessions are very important for newcomers. The organizers and guest speakers are great.
No matter how prepared you think you are, after landing you find that life is completely different than you could have ever imagined!
As a newcomer with no family or friends in Canada, Calgary: A New Chapter eased my anxiety by providing authentic information necessary to make life-changing decisions. And more importantly, it was an avenue to network and build a support system.
Navigating this new phase might be a long process but the program is certainly a great starting point!
I would like to say thank you CCIS for the "Calgary: A New Chapter Information Sessions”, especially to the coordinator and other speakers.
All materials in these sessions were useful to me. The information provided gave me the resources to know where to go to find assistance or find additional information.
Three days of training passed quickly and interestingly. I definitely recommend the program to other newcomers.
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.
Attending the Calgary: A New Chapter workshop was a chance to access hands on information on navigating this new phase of life. The sessions were very informative and I especially liked the ones from the bank and the police force.
It was coordinated beautifully and all enquiries or clarifications were duly dealt. I highly encourage every new comer to Calgary to attend this session to get a well-rounded view on navigating this new phase.
Thank you for a great job curating and coordinating these sessions.
