# Event Details - **Event Name**: Newcomers Connect Forum: Skills, Wellbeing & Career Conversations - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 08:30 am – Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: This event offers clients a unique opportunity to explore employment supports, gain insight into job opportunities, and build connections.About this EventThis event brings together community, opportunity, and practical support for your career journey.The forum is designed to support newcomers from all backgrounds, giving attendees the chance to explore a variety of employment resources and gain insights into starting or advancing a career in Canada.The day features guest speakers, interactive breakout sessions, and networking opportunities—offering multiple ways to learn, connect, and take the next step toward meaningful employment.Breakout rooms** Attendees are required to pick a breakout room of preference before the event.Breakout room #1Communicating in High-Conflict SituationsLearn practical strategies for communicating effectively in challenging or high-conflict situations. Explore how curiosity-based communication can lower stress, build trust, and reduce tension, using a simple 3-step response sequence. Gain tips to communicate confidently, build rapport, and positively influence conversations.Breakout room #2Newcomer Employment JourneyUnderstand common challenges newcomers face, such as credential recognition and the “Canadian experience” barrier. Discover strategies to leverage transferable skills and successfully integrate into the workplace. Participate in a Cultural Strengths Circle to highlight your strengths and build confidence in the Canadian job market.Breakout room #3Mental Health and Self-CareFocus on mental health and self-care during career transitions and settlement. Explore common stressors and learn practical strategies to build resilience. Leave with simple, actionable tools to maintain balance and prioritize your well-being.Breakout room #4Health Connect Panel – Internationally Educated Healthcare ProfessionalsHear from healthcare professionals who successfully navigated the foreign credential recognition process in Canada. Learn about challenges, strategies, and milestones from their journeys, with opportunities to ask questions. Gain practical insights and encouragement for pursuing a healthcare career in Canada.Agenda?: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AMRegistration?: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AMCoffee, Breakfast & Networking YWCA Employment programs tables?: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AMWelcome and Territorial Acknowledgement?: 10:15 AM - 12:00 PMMain Session: AI and Career Preparation?: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PMBreak/Lunch?: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PMBreakout Sessions: Soft Skills DevelopmentHost: Farah Kotadia ?: 02:30 PM - 02:45 PMBreak?: 02:45 PM - 03:45 PMEmployers’ discussion panel?: 03:45 PM - 04:00 PMClosing - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vancouver/newcomers-connect-forum-skills-wellbeing-and-career-conversations/100001983481615907 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, Business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fnewcomers-connect-forum-skills-wellbeing-career-conversations-tickets-1983481615907 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Vancouver - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: UBC Robson Square - **lat**: 49.2828633 - **long**: -123.12070499999999 - **full address**: UBC Robson Square, 800 Robson Street, Vancouver, Canada ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: YWCA Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants (https://allevents.in/org/ywca-career-paths-for-skilled-immigrants/27547961) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/a4b0bf4f0bbd3b6899bf779c3c82a26ab5cd93378e23ee60ba02ba7f34f02565-rimg-w1200-h600-dce8eadd-gmir.jpg?v=1772814932 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/12716a7ff988c076bfb806fbbaea5c32a46e6e37cab42eaacf2497b553c4d13b-rimg-w400-h400-dc9be16d-gmir.jpg?v=1772814932 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 08:30 am - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** UBC Robson Square, 800 Robson Street, Vancouver, Canada - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 CAD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** YWCA Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** health-wellness, Business - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Newcomers Connect Forum: Skills, Wellbeing & Career Conversations ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Newcomers Connect Forum: Skills, Wellbeing & Career Conversations", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/a4b0bf4f0bbd3b6899bf779c3c82a26ab5cd93378e23ee60ba02ba7f34f02565-rimg-w1200-h600-dce8eadd-gmir.jpg?v=1772814932", "startDate": "2026-03-21", "endDate": "2026-03-21", "url": "https://allevents.in/vancouver/newcomers-connect-forum-skills-wellbeing-and-career-conversations/100001983481615907", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "UBC Robson Square", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "800 Robson Street", "postalCode": "V6Z 3B7", "addressLocality": "Vancouver", "addressRegion": "BC", "addressCountry": "CA" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "49.2828633", "longitude": "-123.12070499999999" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "This event offers clients a unique opportunity to explore employment supports, gain insight into job opportunities, and build connections.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "CAD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "2026-03-21", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/vancouver/newcomers-connect-forum-skills-wellbeing-and-career-conversations/100001983481615907" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "CAD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "url": "https://allevents.in/vancouver/newcomers-connect-forum-skills-wellbeing-and-career-conversations/100001983481615907", "price": 0, "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "YWCA Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/ywca-career-paths-for-skilled-immigrants/27547961", "description": "YWCA Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants is an employment program to help skilled immigrants achieve progress towards employment in regulated or non-regulated professions.Participants must be from North Vancouver, West Vancouver and Coast (Squamish, Whistler, Pemberton, Sunshine Coast, Powell River, Bowen Island, Lions Bay)" } ] } ] ```