Our Programs & Services
From AI-powered multilingual settlement guidance to hands-on workshops and community building events, WelcomeAide offers comprehensive support for newcomers at every stage of their journey.
Training Workshops
Our free, instructor-led workshops cover the practical skills and knowledge newcomers need to thrive in Canada. Sessions are offered both in-person across Metro Vancouver and online to reach newcomers throughout British Columbia.
Canadian Workplace Culture
Understanding Canadian professional norms, resume formats, interview skills, and networking strategies.
Financial Literacy for Newcomers
Banking in Canada, building credit, understanding taxes, budgeting, and accessing financial support programs.
Digital Skills Essentials
Using Canadian government portals, online banking, job search platforms, and essential apps for daily life.
Know Your Rights
Tenant rights, employee protections, healthcare entitlements, and navigating the Canadian legal system.
Parenting in Canada
School enrollment, childcare options, parenting resources, and support services for families.
Community Events
Settlement is not just about paperwork and services. It is about building a new life and feeling at home. Our community events create spaces where newcomers can connect with their neighbours, share their cultures, and build the social networks that are essential to long-term wellbeing.
Welcome Gatherings
Monthly meetups for recently arrived newcomers to connect with each other and community mentors.
Cultural Exchanges
Events celebrating the diverse cultures newcomers bring to BC, featuring food, music, and storytelling.
Networking Mixers
Professional networking events connecting newcomers with local employers and industry professionals.
Family Fun Days
Family-friendly events that help newcomer families connect with other families in their community.
Partnership Program
WelcomeAide believes that the best outcomes for newcomers come from a coordinated support ecosystem. Our Partnership Program brings together settlement agencies, government bodies, employers, educational institutions, and community organizations to create seamless pathways for newcomer integration.
Settlement Agencies
We complement the work of settlement workers by helping newcomers prepare for appointments, understand their options, and follow up on referrals. Our AI Navigator can triage inquiries and direct newcomers to the most appropriate human services.
Key Benefit: Reduce intake backlogs and improve client preparation
Government Partners
We help government departments reach newcomers who may not be aware of programs they are eligible for. By providing multilingual information, we increase program uptake and reduce barriers to access.
Key Benefit: Increase program reach and improve multilingual access
Employers & Educators
We connect newcomers with employment and education opportunities while helping employers and institutions understand the unique strengths and challenges of newcomer talent.
Key Benefit: Access a diverse talent pool and support workforce integration
Ready to Support Newcomers in BC?
Whether you are a newcomer looking for help, a volunteer wanting to give back, or an organization seeking to partner with us, we would love to hear from you.