Calgary Catholic Immigration Society

Looking to build a career in Alberta’s clean energy and sustainability sectors?

ENERLINC is a free program for newcomers who want to explore opportunities in energy transition, carbon‑neutral careers, and leadership roles in a changing industry.

Empowering Newcomers for Energy Resilience and Leadership in Carbon Neutral Careers (ENERLINC) Program supports you with:

• Clear pathways into clean energy and sustainability careers
• Leadership and workplace skills for Alberta’s evolving energy sector
• Industry insight and real‑world knowledge
• Job readiness support and employer connections
• Guidance that builds confidence and long‑term career resilience

ENERLINC is about turning your experience, skills, and goals into meaningful opportunities in a low‑carbon economy.

🔗 Learn more about the program and requirements: https://ccisab.ca/enerlinc/ and for more information and registration, please contact:

Sholeh Mahdavi | 403.290.5110 | E-mail: [email protected]

Attention Refugee Claimants in Calgary!

Are you interested in starting a career in the trades?

Join us for an upcoming information session to learn about a free welding training program designed to help you build practical skills for in-demand industries such as construction, manufacturing, and oil and gas.

This program offers:
• Hands-on training with industry partners
• Real on-site experience
• Skills upgrading in a supportive learning environment
• Accessibility for individuals with varying English levels

📅 Information Session: June 18 | 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM |📍CCIS (1111 – 11 Ave SW, near Kerby LRT)

✅ Open to refugee claimant individuals receiving Alberta Income Support
📢 Program begins: August 4, 2026 - Spots are limited.

To Register | Contact your assigned counsellor or call: 403.262.2006
Claudia ([email protected]) | Ban ([email protected]) | Thomas ([email protected])

✨Join us for the 2nd annual Celebrating Together Multicultural Powwow in honour of Canadian Multiculturalism Day!

📅 When? Saturday, June 27 | 2:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Where? 23 McDougall Court NE, Calgary (parking lot across the street)

✨Experience vibrant cultural performances from diverse communities, traditional dances, and powerful Indigenous drumbeats in a celebration of community, diversity, and cultural pride. 🎶

🥻👗Wear something that represents your culture and tells your story—just make sure it’s comfortable for this outdoor celebration!

🍪 Enjoy delicious Indigenous and multicultural snacks and refreshments!

🤳This FREE event is open to everyone—scan the QR code or visit the link below to register and help us plan for our guests: www.ccisab.ca/celebrating-together

🎉 Mark your calendar and join us for an unforgettable afternoon!
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✨ Joignez-vous à nous pour la 2e édition de la Célébration commune d’un pow-wow multiculturel à l’occasion de la Journée canadienne du multiculturalisme!

📅 Quand? Samedi 27 juin | 14 h 00 – 18 h 00
📍 Où? 23 McDougall Court NE (stationnement situé en face)

✨Découvrez des prestations culturelles vibrantes mettant en valeur la richesse de diverses communautés, accompagnées de danses traditionnelles et de puissants chants de tambour autochtones—une véritable célébration de la diversité, de la culture et du vivre-ensemble. 🎶

🥻👗 Portez une tenue qui représente votre culture et raconte votre histoire—tout en restant confortable pour profiter pleinement de cet événement en plein air!

🍪 Savourez une variété de collations et de rafraîchissements autochtones et multiculturels!

🤳 Cet événement est GRATUIT—scannez le code QR ou visitez le lien ci-dessous pour vous inscrire et nous aider à mieux organiser l’accueil de nos invités : www.ccisab.ca/celebrating-together

🎉 Inscrivez la date à votre agenda et venez célébrer avec nous!

From participant to speaker! 💙

Not too long ago, . Hijab I Zehra was part of CCIS’ Skills Elevate program, building skills, exploring school and career options, and preparing for the workplace.

This time, she came back in a different role, standing in front of 25 youth as a guest speaker for our Peer Support Circle. Someone who once came for support is now giving it!

Her journey is a great reminder of how things can grow step by step. She started working at a grocery store, then applied internally for a marketing role and got it after three rounds of interviews (yes, three!).

A few of her tips for youth:
• Make yourself memorable
• Ask questions, it’s always better than guessing
• Look into credential evaluations if you’re planning more education
• Don’t let money stop you, there are bursaries and loans out there

We’re so proud to see this full-circle moment. This is exactly what it’s all about. 💙

Learn more about our Mentorship for Integration program and Peer Support Circle: https://ccisab.ca/mentorship-for-integration/