Everyone has an Estate but do you have a Will?

Start Date:
Sunday, September 27, 2015
Start Time:
2.30 pm
Location:
Ottawa Headquarters Jamatkhana

Everyone has an Estate but do you have a Will? What are the benefits to Wills and Estate planning? Professionals will be available on Sunday, September 27th from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm at the social hall to present and discuss the recent legal changes to Wills and Estate planning. Come with your questions! To register email epbottawa786@gmail.com or contact a local EPB member. Seniors potluck to follow

Summer Internship Program:

Creating Opportunities through Provincial Partnerships:

Quebec Students Intern at Ontario Businesses

During the summer of 2014, the Economic Planning Boards (EPB) of Quebec & the Maritime Provinces and Ontario jointly implemented a pilot Summer Internship Program, driven by the National EPB, specifically designed for Quebec-based university students. Held in Toronto, the program involved a three-month internship aimed at enabling students to gain valuable work experience while studying. The internship program encompassed on-the-job training, additional practical skills enhancement, and the creation of a platform for applicants to strengthen their own professional networks. All in all, it was a very holistic approach to a university level internship, boosting our confidence and giving recent graduates students a head start in career choices.

Over 24 Quebec students applied for this program and underwent an extensive selection process before the top eleven candidates were selected. I was fortunate to be one of the 11 selected applicants, but at 23 years old, it was my first ever experience to work and live in another city, independently from my family, so I was nervous as well as excited at the prospects ahead.

My experience was enormously educative, but I had many difficult challenges along the way. Fortunately, these challenges were softened by  the love and care of my host families, the understanding of my employers, and a diligent EPB team. The end result was a wonderful, eye opening work and learning experience. Together these special people made me feel as though I was at home away from home.

Having recently graduated from Concordia University with a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Human Sciences,   I had never worked in a hotel before or a similar field. So when I was placed at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hotel in Markham, I was apprehensive about the kind work I would be able to actually do.  In the end, I was offered a host of opportunities, gaining experience in guest services, food and beverage service, as well as  accounting. Working the regular 40 hours a week was not the difficult part- my challenge was adapting to shift work including the night shift, at the hotel - wow! Nonetheless, I enjoyed every moment and it was definitely an eye-opening experience.

My shyness and apprehension at the beginning of my internship gave way to the more sociable and extrovert person I knew I really was as the internship progressed. Gradually, with constant feedback from my employer, I was able to improve my social skills and become more confident. My communication and leadership skills also gained clarity and I believe I found a better understanding of the direction in which I wanted to lead my career. The work experience gave me a clearer grasp of my strengths and weaknesses, a more developed set of practical skills, a definite sense of my real interests, and numerous connections through networking with individuals who could offer me future job opportunities. I feel my educational background now merged with my new practical work experience, has raised my graduate labour-market value and helped me mature a little more before returning home to Quebec. I am really confident that my internship experiences will help me make a bigger and resourceful contribution to my community.

Looking back at my three months living and working in Ontario,  I know that this internship brought a positive personal growth, experience and created great relationships between me, my fellow interns, our host families, our employers, and the EPB team who helped us all the way on this new journey. I am so happy I got this chance to engage in the job market and gain professional experience that I may not have otherwise been able to get.  On behalf of all the summer interns of 2014, we would like to thank each and every individual who has made this initiative a success for us. I hope that this program continues and reaches out to other students who lack the resources to gain meaningful work experience. Hopefully, this will be a long term initiative for our Jamat and I don’t think I would have been able to have this educational opportunity if it wasn’t for our beloved Imam’s guidance and our community structures, and today we stand prouder as members of our Ismaili community. 

Article by Karima Amiri

Ontario Educators Alliance

Start Date:
Sunday, September 27, 2015
Start Time:
10:00 a.m.
Location:
Unionville Jamatkhana

The Ontario Educators Alliance is holding its third event on Sunday, September 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Unionville Jamatkhana entitled “Time, Foe or Friend”. Karim H. Ismail, CEO of BlueprintPAL will be the keynote speaker.  

To register, please click here. Pre-registration is required and a nominal fee will be charged at the door to cover costs.

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

Are you attending?

Date:

Saturday, September 26, 2015

Time:

11:00am to 2:30pm

Venue:

Ismaili Centre, Burnaby, Social Hall

Dress Code:

Smart and Professional

What to bring:

Several copies of your resume

Preparation:

Prepare a 1-2 minute script of how you describe yourself

DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY!

Jamati Members with any disabilities are greatly encouraged to participate.

Kindly register by emailing to sep-fair@ijkc.com or at your Jamatkhana on Friday, September 11 or 18, 2015.  Anyone who pre-registers and attends the Fair will be eligible to win a Blue Piston Wireless Bluetooth Speaker at the Fair

Please click here to view the agenda.

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.