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Online Workshop Series in Ukrainian- Introduction to Nova Scotia

February 24 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

You are invited to participate in the upcoming Introduction to Nova Scotia series(interpreted in Ukrainian). This is a 10-day course that gives you essential information about living in Nova Scotia and Canada. It will cover topics such as:

Government Programs and Community Services

  • Canada’s system and government
  • Benefit programs
  • Citizenship
  • Canada’s tax system
  • Immigrant services
  • Community programs

Finances

  • Canadian Money
  • Bank accounts and bank cards
  • Budgeting and planning for life events
  • Insurance
  • Saving money
  • Shopping
  • Scam and fraud protection

Health

  • Canada’s health care system
  • Health cards
  • Private health insurance
  • Home safety
  • Hospitals
  • Dealing with emergencies
  • Finding a family doctor
  • Healthy living
  • Mental health and wellness

Education

  • Public schools
  • Rules and expectations
  • Sick days
  • School transportation
  • School programs and services
  • School closures
  • English language support
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Student loans and scholarships

Employment

  • Employment laws in Nova Scotia
  • Employment services at ISANS
  • Job-search strategies
  • Resumes and cover letters
  • Volunteering
  • Networking
  • Canadian workplace culture

To participate in this workshop series, you need to:

  • Be a registered client of ISANS
  • Speak and understand Ukrainian
  • Register for this series with Alex Rudcovski (contact information below)

A certificate of completion will be awarded for full course participation (8 to 10 sessions).

To register, and for more information, please contact:

Alex Rudcovski  |  902-406-3320  |  arudcovski@isans.ca

Mondays and Tuesdays, February 10 – March 17
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Platform: Microsoft Teams

Details

Date:
February 24
Time:
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Venue

online