We provide settlement, employment and language services for newcomers living in south central Manitoba.
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Settlement
Do you need help with your new life in Canada? Our settlement workers meet with newcomers to identify needs and goals, develop a settlement plan, provide support, and connect you to resources.
Language
Do you want to study English? LINC (ESL) and Literacy classes at Regional Connections are free for adult learners and childcare is provided for most classes. We also deliver English at Work classes in the workplace, in partnership with area employers.
Employment
Are you looking for a new or better job? Our employment services include resume development, interview skills coaching, job readiness workshops, a local job board, and a job search area.
Community
Connecting to the community is important! Community Connections activities help newcomers meet new people and get to know the local community. We are Building Community Together!
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Fri
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Resume and Job Application Drop-in – Winkler
October 19 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Mon
22
Winter Driving Information Session – Winkler
October 22 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tue
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Resume and Job Application Drop-in – Winkler
October 23 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Wed
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Drop-In Soccer – Altona
October 24 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fri
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Resume and Job Application Drop-in – Winkler
October 26 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
News
Settlement Program Connects Immigrant Students And Families To Community
Settlement Workers In Schools (SWIS) is new to Manitoba and undergoing a trial period, but is set up to help children better integrate into schools and their communities. Regional Connections applied for the grant program seeing the need in the local area says Olesja Kraft, Settlement and Integration Coordinator at Regional Connections. “A successful integration […]
Newcomers Making Pembina Valley Region Their New Home
The flow of immigrants into the Pembina Valley region continues unabated, and it’s quite likely we’ll see current numbers expanded in the near future, according to the Executive Director for Regional Connections based in Winkler. Steve Reynolds says the federal government realizes more skilled workers are needed to help expand Canada’s economy. “Some of the […]