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Last year, Alberta launched a temporary 1 year driver’s license exchange program for Ukrainian refugees with a Ukrainian Category B or BE driver’s license. The goal of the program was to help refugees find and access employment and care for their families. As of April 18, 2024, this program is now permanent. Last year, Alberta launched a temporary 1 year driver’s license exchange program for Ukrainian refugees with a Ukrainian Category B or BE driver’s license. The goal of the program was to help refugees find and access employment and care for their families. As of April 18, 2024, this program is now permanent.
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The YYC Airport Services for TFWs Program launched on October 1, 2022, to be the first point of contact for TFWs and other migrant workers arriving at Calgary’s International Airport before destining to their place of employment. The program utilized a service delivery model that focused on airport reception, client outreach, and parternship development. This report provides a summary of project activities and evaluative findings gathered from October 1, 2022 – March 31, 2024. The YYC Airport Services for TFWs Program launched on October 1, 2022, to be the first point of contact for TFWs and other migrant workers arriving at Calgary’s International Airport before destining to their place of employment. The program utilized a service delivery model that focused on airport reception, client outreach, and parternship development. This report provides a summary of project activities and evaluative findings gathered from October 1, 2022 – March 31, 2024.
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The Prairie Community Supports for Temporary Foreign Workers (TFW) Program launched October 1, 2022, and is the continuation of the TFW Prairie Region Support Project. The program goal is to deliver a coordinated and collaborative approach to support migrant workers/TFWs across the Prairie Provinces. This report provides a summary of evaluative findings for this program from October 1, 2022 to March 31, 2024. The Prairie Community Supports for Temporary Foreign Workers (TFW) Program launched October 1, 2022, and is the continuation of the TFW Prairie Region Support Project. The program goal is to deliver a coordinated and collaborative approach to support migrant workers/TFWs across the Prairie Provinces. This report provides a summary of evaluative findings for this program from October 1, 2022 to March 31, 2024.
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The 2024 updated program logic model for the Edmonton Multicultural Coalition Association’s All Together Now Program. The 2024 updated program logic model for the Edmonton Multicultural Coalition Association’s All Together Now Program.
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The 2022-2023 Annual Report of the Alberta Immigrant Women & Children Centre (AIWCC) showcases a period of significant growth and achievement. Through programs like HIPPY, Youth Program, and Women Empowerment initiatives, the organization empowers newcomers to Edmonton through education, employment, and community engagement. Testimonials from HIPPY mothers reflect high satisfaction rates, with 93% finding the program helpful. The report also highlights achievements in serving children, youth, adults, and seniors, emphasizing the diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds of clients. With a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, AIWCC continues to make a positive impact in the lives of immigrants and refugees in Alberta. The 2022-2023 Annual Report of the Alberta Immigrant Women & Children Centre (AIWCC) showcases a period of significant growth and achievement. Through programs like HIPPY, Youth Program, and Women Empowerment initiatives, the organization empowers newcomers to Edmonton through education, employment, and community engagement. Testimonials from HIPPY mothers reflect high satisfaction rates, with 93% finding the program helpful. The report also highlights achievements in serving children, youth, adults, and seniors, emphasizing the diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds of clients. With a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, AIWCC continues to make a positive impact in the lives of immigrants and refugees in Alberta.
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The 2022-2023 Annual Report of the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS) highlights a year of impactful initiatives and partnerships aimed at supporting immigrants and refugees in their settlement journey. From innovative projects like the Mindfulness-Based Employment Support (MBES) program to the Build Your Business (BYB) program fostering entrepreneurship, CCIS remains dedicated to empowering newcomers. Despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, CCIS prioritized the mental and emotional well-being of clients, ensuring their success in finding employment and integrating into Canadian society. Through collaboration with funders, partners, and visionary leaders like Fariborz Birjandian, CCIS continues to shape a brighter future for our community. The 2022-2023 Annual Report of the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS) highlights a year of impactful initiatives and partnerships aimed at supporting immigrants and refugees in their settlement journey. From innovative projects like the Mindfulness-Based Employment Support (MBES) program to the Build Your Business (BYB) program fostering entrepreneurship, CCIS remains dedicated to empowering newcomers. Despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, CCIS prioritized the mental and emotional well-being of clients, ensuring their success in finding employment and integrating into Canadian society. Through collaboration with funders, partners, and visionary leaders like Fariborz Birjandian, CCIS continues to shape a brighter future for our community.
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An overview of the new Integrated Services Delivery Model (ISDM) for the Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth (CBFY). IDSM coordinates services from the Connect Team, the Bridge Link Team, and the NEST Teams. An overview of the new Integrated Services Delivery Model (ISDM) for the Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth (CBFY). IDSM coordinates services from the Connect Team, the Bridge Link Team, and the NEST Teams.
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This evaluation plan provides a basic framework and steps for assessing the new immigrant
service programs conducted at ASSIST Community Services Center and AHC (Action for Healthy
Community) in Edmonton. It includes important and typical indicators as examples. The plan primarily applies the Impact Evaluation Process theory (Guerra-López & Toker, 2007) and a program logic model to design and plan the evaluation. The goal is to conduct these assessment steps to provide applicable suggestions or updates for these programs. This will help improve new immigrant settlement programs, enabling them to better address existing and upcoming challenges and optimize their outcomes as expected. This evaluation plan provides a basic framework and steps for assessing the new immigrant
service programs conducted at ASSIST Community Services Center and AHC (Action for Healthy
Community) in Edmonton. It includes important and typical indicators as examples. The plan primarily applies the Impact Evaluation Process theory (Guerra-López & Toker, 2007) and a program logic model to design and plan the evaluation. The goal is to conduct these assessment steps to provide applicable suggestions or updates for these programs. This will help improve new immigrant settlement programs, enabling them to better address existing and upcoming challenges and optimize their outcomes as expected.
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The Jasper Local Immigration Partnership’s (JLIP) vision is a welcoming and inclusive Jasper where immigrants and refugees participate fully in the social, economic, cultural and political life of the community. JLIP focuses on bringing stakeholders together for better solutions, community-based research and consultation, and improved service coordination. The 8 areas in the JLIP strategy are discussed, as well as the progress JLIP as made thus far. The Jasper Local Immigration Partnership’s (JLIP) vision is a welcoming and inclusive Jasper where immigrants and refugees participate fully in the social, economic, cultural and political life of the community. JLIP focuses on bringing stakeholders together for better solutions, community-based research and consultation, and improved service coordination. The 8 areas in the JLIP strategy are discussed, as well as the progress JLIP as made thus far.
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The EMCN Community Report 2022-2023 highlights the Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers’ efforts in empowering immigrants and refugees in Edmonton through a range of services and programs. The report showcases initiatives like the Enhanced Settlement Workers in Schools and Rainbow Refuge programs, emphasizing collaboration, community engagement, and advocacy. By sharing success stories, donor contributions, and program outcomes, EMCN demonstrates its commitment to supporting newcomers facing challenges. The report also underscores the organization’s partnerships, innovative approaches, and celebration of immigrant achievements, reflecting its mission to create an inclusive and welcoming community for all residents in Edmonton. The EMCN Community Report 2022-2023 highlights the Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers’ efforts in empowering immigrants and refugees in Edmonton through a range of services and programs. The report showcases initiatives like the Enhanced Settlement Workers in Schools and Rainbow Refuge programs, emphasizing collaboration, community engagement, and advocacy. By sharing success stories, donor contributions, and program outcomes, EMCN demonstrates its commitment to supporting newcomers facing challenges. The report also underscores the organization’s partnerships, innovative approaches, and celebration of immigrant achievements, reflecting its mission to create an inclusive and welcoming community for all residents in Edmonton.
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