Praba’s family immigrated to Thompson in 2014. Read how his positive mindset played a big role in his smooth settlement… Read more »
Newcomer Story: Firouzeh Azhdari-Nassab
For busy mom and sales professional, Firouzeh, finding time to study English was a problem. When she registered with English… Read more »
Newcomer Story: Grace Eun Jung Yang
Coming to Winnipeg was the break Grace needed. The life she led in Seoul, South Korea’s capital, was fast-paced and… Read more »
Newcomer story: Rediat Mikru
Rediat landed in Canada in June 2012 with big expectations. Coming to Manitoba via the Provincial Nominee Program, she felt… Read more »
Newcomer Story: Jenny Haimovich
I had a chance to speak to Jenny over Skype in a sort of an “ambush interview” after her LINC… Read more »
Newcomer story: Narynbek Turgunbaev
“So far so good” that was Naryn’s message when I spoke to him. Having arrived in Winnipeg just last March… Read more »
Newcomer story: Niyba Alizadeh
Niyba initially hesitated when I asked for an interview. With six kids to take care of, the stay-at-home mom did… Read more »
Newcomer Story: Monica Del Pino Meller
“When I started working, I had to stop attending English classes during the day. I tried attending school at night,… Read more »
Newcomer story: Echo Duan
“I’m the type of person who thinks of the worst possible scenario. What if I don’t get a job in… Read more »
Holiday Availability
Self study learning options and all online learning materials are available 24/7 (all day, every day), including during the holidays…. Read more »
Newcomer story: Sana Naveed Ahmed
It was an excruciating experience for Sana. In her halting English, she recounts her appointment with an obstetrician in Toronto…. Read more »
Website Maintenance, Oct 15
On Saturday October 15, 2016, this site will be down for maintenance for a short time. We will begin at… Read more »
Newcomer Story: Maksim Antipev
New year, new life Maksim and his family arrived in Winnipeg on December 31, 2015. Together with his wife Anna… Read more »
Newcomer Story: Zainab (Jeny) Ghulam Rasool
“Leaving behind our loved ones was not an easy task. But with the understanding of the seniors in our family,… Read more »
Job Mentor – NEARC
JOB MENTOR DESCRIPTION Title JOB MENTOR Program Pilot Project 16 Hours 20 hours/ week for 16 weeks Salary $20/hour… Read more »
Project Coordinator – NEARC
PROJECT COORDINATOR JOB DESCRIPTION Title Project Coordinator Program Pilot Project 16 Hours 25 hours/ week for 20 weeks Salary $24/hour… Read more »
Newcomer story: Mervi Nishantha Gunatilaka
Like most newcomers, Mervi Nishantha Gunatilaka and his wife decided to immigrate to Manitoba because they wanted what was best… Read more »
Newcomer story: Nikita Kovyazin
He appeared on Skype exactly at 1 p.m. Winnipeg time for the interview. Meanwhile, it was nearly 9 p.m. in… Read more »
Intercultural Support Worker
Position:INTERCULTURAL SUPPORT WORKER – 3 Positions Location:VARIOUS FTE: 1.00 Start Date: TBD Term of Employment: TERM to June 30, 2016… Read more »
WCWRC Childcare Worker (Summer student employment opportunity)
SUMMER STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Childccare Worker The West Central Women’s Resource Centre (WCWRC) provides services and programming to women and… Read more »