Economic Planning Board Event

Start Date:
Sunday, October 4, 2015
Start Time:
2:00 PM
End Date:
Sunday, October 4, 2015
End Time:
5:00 PM
Location:
Ismaili Centre, Burnaby, Social Hall

Save the Date!

Economic Planning Board Event will take place on:

Date:

Sunday, October 4, 2015

Time:

2:00pm to 5:00pm

Venue:

Ismaili Centre, Burnaby, Social Hall

Guest Speaker:

Alvin Hall, Financial Advisor, Media personality

Alvin Hall is an internationally renowned financial educator, author and former host of the award-winning BBC series, “Your Money or Your Life”.  This will be a great opportunity to come hear a speaker session from one of the best!

More information will be provided in coming weeks.

For all Inquiries, please email epb@ijkc.com.

Fraud Prevention - Markham Information Session

Start Date:
Thursday, September 17, 2015
Start Time:
7:00 PM
End Date:
Thursday, September 17, 2015
End Time:
9:00 PM
Location:
Markham Village Community Centre (6041 Highway 7 East, Markham)

Our Jamat has increasingly become the target of fraud. The York Region Police will be conducting a session on fraud prevention and will share important information on home, vehicle and personal safety. The information session will be held from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 17 at the Markham Village Community Centre (6041 Highway 7 East, Markham).

Members of the Jamat are strongly encouraged to attend and learn how to protect themselves from fraudulent activities as well as how to make our homes and vehicles safer and provide tips on personal safety. Registration is not required.

2nd Annual Skills and Employment Fair

Start Date:
Saturday, September 26, 2015
Start Time:
11:00 AM
End Date:
Saturday, September 26, 2015
End Time:
2:30 PM
Location:
Ismaili Centre, Burnaby, Social Hall

Mark Your Calendar!

The 2nd Annual Skills and Employment Fair will be held on:

Date:

Saturday, September 26, 2015

Time:

11:00am to 2:30pm

Venue:

Ismaili Centre, Burnaby, Social Hall

This year’s fair will focus on providing many opportunities for Jamati members to find employment and receive complete information on government funded skills training. Presentation on Free Skills Training and workshops on Resume Writing and Social Media will be conducted.  

DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY!

Jamati Members with any disabilities are greatly encouraged to participate.

Kindly register by emailing to sep-fair@ijkc.com and become eligible to win a Blue Piston Wireless Bluetooth Speaker at the Fair. You have to be present at the fair to be eligible.

More information will be provided in coming weeks.

For all Inquiries, please email sep-fair@ijkc.com.

Computer Classes

Start Date:
Sunday, August 30, 2015
Start Time:
10:00 AM
Location:
Council Office: Airways Complex, 2nd Floor - 2020 27 Ave NE, Calgary

A "Two in One" class of Microsoft Word and Excel 2013 Basic Training will be held on August 30, 2015 at the Council Office.  The fee for this program is $30.00 and includes a light lunch. Please register to reserve your seat by email to epb.crc@gmail.com or call or text at 403-689-8584.  See poster for details.

Registration for Junior Achievement Program is Now Available!

Start Date:
Sunday, September 13, 2015
Start Time:
9:00 AM
End Date:
Sunday, September 13, 2015
End Time:
12:30 PM
Location:
Burnaby Lake Jamatkhana and/or Headquarters Jamatkhana


Are you a student from Grade 5 to 10 who wants to learn more about financial concepts? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to run your own small business? Do you have a good idea of which skills will be critical for long-term career success? If you answered yes to any of these questions then you will not want to miss this event!

The Economic Planning Board for BC has partnered with Junior Achievement Canada, a well-established non-profit financial literacy organization, to deliver a special day of programming for Ismaili youth. A recognized consultancy conducted research that found that participants are:

  • 50% more likely to open their own business.
  • Earning 50% higher average income.
  • 3 times more likely to hold senior or middle management positions.
  • 25% less likely to be unemployed.
  • 3 times less likely to spend more than they earn.


The following half-day seminars will be available at no cost:

Business Basics for Grades 5 and 6

  • Work together in teams to plan a small business start-up.
  • Make key business decisions, from pricing to staffing.
  • Practice job interviews.
  • Experiment with different methods of production through a hands-on activity.
  • Create and present effective advertising campaigns.


Dollars with Sense for Grades 7 and 8

  • Acquire knowledge and understanding of broad range of financial concepts and practice.
  • Use critical thinking skills to make sound financial decisions.
  • Communicate understanding of a range of financial and money management concepts.
  • Apply and express acquired financial knowledge in oral and written forms.


Economics for Success for Grades 9 and 10

  • Understand how every opportunity is a stepping-stone to success.
  • Realize the financial constraints and demands of independence.
  • Develop employability and interpersonal effectiveness.
  • Identify resources needed to support a life-long career journey.
     

Date:

Sunday, September 13, 2015

Time:

9:00am to 12:30pm

Venues:

Burnaby Lake Jamatkhana and/or Headquarters Jamatkhana

To register, please visit: www.surveymonkey.com/r/GVHN3KF. If your child attended last year and they wish to attend a different session; that may be arranged.

To see a video on Junior Achievement's offering, please visit: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTmryDIQq6s&list=TLnYthyv3YnUxj-flMONCyP7Z_a4HjvyWF

For more information about Junior Achievement please visit: http://british-columbia.jacan.org/

There is no cost for this event and refreshments will be provided, however space is limited so please register at your earliest. If you have any questions please email us at economicplanningboardbc@gmail.com.

 

2nd Annual Skills and Employment Fair

Start Date:
Saturday, September 26, 2015
Start Time:
11:00 AM
End Date:
Saturday, September 26, 2015
End Time:
2:30 PM
Location:
Ismaili Centre, Burnaby, Social Hall

Mark Your Calendar!

The 2nd Annual Skills and Employment Fair will be held on:

Date:

Saturday, September 26, 2015

Time:

11:00am to 2:30pm

Venue:

Ismaili Centre, Burnaby, Social Hall

This year’s fair will focus on providing many opportunities for Jamati members to find employment and receive complete information on government funded skills training. Presentation on Free Skills Training and workshops on Resume Writing and Social Media will be conducted.  

DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY!

More information will be provided in coming weeks.

Please see the following article on job prospects in Canada:
www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/despite-oil-shock-western-canada-still-needs-workers-statscan/article25955958/

We request Employers in our Jamat to step forward and partner with the Skills & Employment Program by emailing to sep-fair@ijkc.com and Help eliminate poverty.

Attention home owners!

Do you have a bedroom, room-share, basement, or similar suite available for rent? Do you know of someone seeking an Ismaili tenant?

The Economic Planning Board of BC is looking to connect Jamati tenants seeking rent-affordable housing options with landlords. There is an immediate need for available housing in multiple areas throughout the lower mainland and BC. If you or anyone you know have a suitable space for rent at or below market rental rates, please e-mail epb@ijkc.com. A member of the EPB BC Housing Team will contact you to obtain additional information and will provide you with further details. This is a great way to help fill our community housing needs while earning rental income. 

Economic Planning Board

On behalf of the Economic Planning Board (EPB), we would like to share the Economic Trends Interview with Aime Bwakira. To access this information please visit: www.iicanada.org/sites/default/files/Economic%20Trends.pdf

For the full issue of our summer newsletter please subscribe to www.ibpacanada.com

Fraud Prevention & Awareness

Start Date:
Thursday, July 23, 2015
Start Time:
After Jamati Ceremonies
Location:
Franklin Jamatkhana

Our Jamat has increasingly become the target of fraud. The Calgary Police Service will be conducting a session on fraud prevention and awareness on Thursday, July 23rd at Franklin Jamatkhana after jamati ceremonies. Members of the Jamat are strongly encouraged to attend and learn how to protect themselves from fraudulent activities.

Employment Information

SPECIAL EVENTS

Alberta Works now offers a “Client Self-Registration” option for their Career and Employment Workshops in the Calgary Region. This means that Albertans will now be able view available workshops, register, confirm and even cancel their registration directly using the following website: http://humanservices.alberta.ca/calgary-workshops. Check out the attached poster.

HIRING and INFORMATION EVENTS

Looking for a summer job? Youth ages 15-24 are invited drop in to The City of Calgary Youth Employment Centre (2nd Floor, 315 10th Ave SE) on Wednesday, July 15th between 1 – 4 p.m. to speak with a recruiter about opportunities at KFC. Recruiters will be hiring on the spot for immediate openings.

SKILL BUILDING

The Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA) is now accepting applications for the next intake of the Food Services Industry Training Project and Retail Training Program. Beginning August 4, 2015, these programs train immigrant women with limited English language skills to search for and find work in both the Fast Food and Retail industries.

Directions for Immigrants is hosting a ‘Clear Communication for Health Professionals Group’ from July 13 – 17, 2015 (9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.). This interactive session will help participants fine tune their communication skills with patients and colleagues from other health care fields, as well as learn more about the expectations of Canadian patients and health care providers. See poster for additional details, including registration information.

Momentum will be hosting various Information session throughout July for their Carpentry Pre-Apprentice program starting September 28, 2015. If you know any Immigrant looking for work in carpentry Momentum can help!
 

Economic Trends: Interview with Aime Bwakira

Aimé Bwakira is an Institutional Portfolio Manager in the Global Asset Allocation Group (GAA) of Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMRCo), the investment advisor for Fidelity's family of mutual funds. In his role, he helps provide and manage multi-asset class investment solutions to investors in the Canadian marketplace. Click here to read more

Financial Consumer Agency of Canada - Financial Literacy Database

Click Here to Read More: http://www.fcac-acfc.gc.ca/Eng/Pages/home-accueil.aspx

 

Federal Budget 2015

The April 21, 2015 federal budget (Budget) included a number of tax measures that will impact individuals and small business owners. As per the government assurance that this would be a balanced budget, it includes actions that the government pledged would be taken once a balanced budget was achieved. Rather than summarize every tax measure included in the Budget document, this report, which was prepared from within the Budget lock-up today in Ottawa, will focus on a few of the tax measures that are of most interest to individuals and small business owners.

Click Here to Read More.