Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS)

Name: Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF)
Start: 2025-09-11T14:00:00-03:00
End: 2025-09-11T15:00:00-03:00

Events from this organizer

June 2022
Online Business Development Training: Start a Successful Small Business in Canada

June 1, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm ADT

Online

ISANS and RBC are pleased to facilitate this important training session for current or aspiring business owners. In this two-part training session, you’ll hear from George Gerges, financial Advisor at RBC, who will teach you everything you need to know to start and grow your business in Canada. Our goal is to help you and help our community to prosper! In Part 1, “Starting and Planning your Business,” you will learn about: Making sure your business idea will fly Finding the money to start and control of your cash All the legal stuff you need to know Help & Advice In Part 2, “Financing and Growing your Business,” you will learn about: How Financing can help your business Short term and long term financing Reasons to grow and focusing on customers Diversifying, funding, resources and help To attend this session, you must: Be an ISANS business client Have a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 5+ Attend both training dates – Part 1 on May 25 and Part 2 on June 1 For more information, and to register, please contact: Suhel Shaikh | 902-406-7793 | business@isans.ca
Online Computer Training: LinkedIn

June 30, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm ADT

Online

Level: Beginner Number of Sessions: 1 Session Length: 3 hours In this hands-on course, you will learn how to: Create your LinkedIn account Build your professional identity online. Discover professional opportunities, business deals, and new ventures. Learn about LinkedIn vocabulary and basic functions. For more information, and to register, please contact: Hosam Al-Sheikh Ali | 902-406-4317 | halsheikhali@isans.ca
October 2022
ISANS Immigrant Entrepreneurship Awards

October 17, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm ADT

Halifax Central Library 5440 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

October 18 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm In celebration of Small Business Week, we are hosting our third annual ISANS Immigrant Entrepreneurship Awards! The goal of this event is to recognize the positive impact immigrant small businesses have made on our prospering Nova Scotian economy. At the ceremony, many immigrant businesses will be showcased, and participants will have an opportunity to build their networks and connect with diverse business owners. To close the night, we’ll host a reception with culturally diverse cuisine catered by immigrant businesses in Nova Scotia. Award categories include: Innovative Business of the Year Immigrant Women Entrepreneurship Network (IWEN) Entrepreneur of the Year Small Business of the Year (over 2 years) Small Business of the Year (under 2 years) Sustainable Business of the Year Join us at Halifax Public Library’s Paul O’Regan Hall for a wonderful evening of celebrating the many contributions immigrant businesses bring to our province! Please register here to attend: registration form.
July 2023
Online Business Development Training: Navigating Provincial Supports for Businesses

July 5, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm ADT

Nova Scotia, Canada

Would you like to save money on your next hire? Are you looking to grow your business? If yes, then join this interactive session with Rohini Mangla, Corporate Strategist for Youth Employment Programs at the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration. She is an experienced educator who is a newcomer as well. During the session hosted by ISANS, you will learn about training and hiring supports available to businesses across Nova Scotia. Learn more about the eligibility criteria, application process, and turn-around times for various provincial funding programs. In this session, ISANS will cover: Hiring incentive programs such as START, Graduate to Opportunity, Co-op Education Incentive, Student Summer Skills Incentive, and Apprenticeship START Training supports such as Workplace Education Incentive, Skills Online NS, and WIPSI (Workplace Innovation and Productivity Skills Incentive) To attend this session, you must: Be an ISANS business client Have a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 5+ For more information, and to register, please contact: Debra Power | business@isans.ca
Online Business Development Training: ACOA Business Information Services

July 12, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm ADT

Nova Scotia, Canada

The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) is an outstanding government organization that works to create opportunities for economic growth in Atlantic Canada by helping businesses become more competitive, innovative, and productive. ACOA creates these opportunities by working with diverse communities to develop and diversify local economies, and by championing the strengths of Atlantic Canada. Join guest speaker Cindy Allen for this training session to learn about the ACOA Business Information Services team, who can help you find resources, market research, and financing information to help you start your business! She will also teach you about the free services offered by ACOA and the wealth of resources available for you to start and grow a business in Nova Scotia. At this session, you will learn about: Business characteristics and guidelines for starting a business Registering your business Permits, licenses, and regulations Market research and statistics Writing business plans and sample business plans Government financing To attend this session, you must: Be an ISANS business client Have a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 5+ For more information, and to register, please contact: Debra Power | 902-406-3009 | business@isans.ca
Online Information Session for Employers: Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)

July 18, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm ADT

Nova Scotia, Canada

Join for a one-hour webinar to learn about how ISANS, a settlement-providing organization, can help Nova Scotian employers settle and retain skilled workers and international graduates. About the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) is a new, employer-driven immigration program designed to address the labour gaps of employers in the Atlantic Provinces. AIP is a pathway for permanent residence for skilled foreign workers and international graduates who want to live and work in Atlantic Canada. For more information on AIP, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/atlantic-immigration.html https://novascotiaimmigration.com/help-for-employers/atlantic-immigration-program/ AIP Requirements To become designated, an employer must: Have a business operating in good standing for a minimum of 2 years Provide information on labour needs Commit to working with a service-provider organization on settlement and retention Available Dates Webinars take place from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm on the following dates in summer, 2023: Tuesday, July 18 Thursday, August 17 Registration To register, please fill out the registration form at https://forms.office.com/r/sZSWTbRxAV The registration deadline is Friday (before the webinar date) at 5:00 pm For more information, please contact: Marzie Keyvanfar | 902-417-3629 | mkeyvanfar@isans.ca
August 2023
ISANS Online Business Development Training: Build your Marketing Strategy

August 2, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm ADT

Nova Scotia, Canada

Join ISANS and award-winning brand strategist and leading marketing CEO, Neil Stephen of ‘This Is Marketing,’ for an online business training session. Neil will explore the power and importance of building a marketing strategy that fits the business you are trying to grow. The session is interactive with a specific question-and-answer period at the end called “Ask Neil Anything” for all your marketing questions. In this session, you will learn: What a marketing strategy is (and why you need one) How to determine the size and type of strategy you need How to set a marketing budget The role of research and outreach How to build the actual strategy To attend, you must: Be an ISANS business client Have a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 5+ For more information, and to register, please contact: Debra Power | 902-406-3009 | business@isans.ca
On-Site Computer Training: LinkedIn

August 23, 2023 @ 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm ADT

ISANS Mumford 6960 Mumford Road, Suite 2120 Halifax, B3L4P1 ISANS Mumford 6960 Mumford Road, Suite 2120 Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Level: Beginner Number of Sessions: 1 Session Length: 3 hours In this hands-on course, you will learn how to: Create your LinkedIn account Build your professional identity online. Discover professional opportunities, business deals, and new ventures. Learn about LinkedIn vocabulary and basic functions. For more information, and to register, please contact: Anne McKenna | 902-406-3294 | computerskills@isans.ca Hosam Al-Sheikh Ali | 902-406-4317 | computerskills@isans.ca
Online Business Development Training: Start a Successful Small Business in Canada

August 23, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm ADT Recurring

Nova Scotia, Canada

ISANS and RBC are pleased to facilitate this important training session for current or aspiring business owners. In this two-part training session, you’ll hear from Neelgiri Chatterjee, Relationship Manager for Business Markets at RBC, who will teach you everything you need to know to start and grow your business in Canada. The goal is to help you and the community prosper! In Part 1, “Starting and Planning your Business,” you will: Learn how to make sure your business idea will be successful Learn how to find the money to start your business and how to control your finances Learn important legal aspects of business ownership Receive help and advice In Part 2, “Financing and Growing your Business,” you will learn about: How financing can help your business Short-term and long-term financing Reasons to grow and how to focus on customers Diversifying, funding, and resources To attend this session, you must: Be an ISANS business client Have a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 5+ Attend both training dates – Part 1 on August 23 and Part 2 on August 30 For more information, and to register, please contact: Debra Power | 902-406-3009 | business@isans.ca
August 2024
A Four-Part, Online, Business-Development Series with RBC: Business Strategies for Growth, Financing, and Cybersecurity (Aug 7 – Sept 11)

August 7, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm ADT

Online

Is your business ready to grow? Join ISANS and RBC for a comprehensive training experience over four workshops designed to empower your business with growth, financing, online presence, and cybersecurity. The workshops for this series will take place on four different days in August and September. If you attend all four sessions, you will be awarded a certificate of participation from ISANS. Join us to learn about some of the key indicators of business success and actions you can take to bring your business to the next level. This comprehensive training program covers four key areas essential for success: Grow Your Business: Wednesday, August 7 from 2:00- 4:00 pm Learn proven strategies to accelerate growth and expand your market presence. Financing Solutions for your Business: Wednesday, August 21 from 2:00- 4:00 pm Discover innovative funding options tailored to your business needs. Getting Your Business Online: Wednesday, September 11 from 2:00- 4:00 pm Master the essentials of establishing and optimizing your digital presence Protect your Business: Wednesday, September 18 from 2:00- 4:00 pm Safeguard your business from online threats and fraud with expert guidance. To attend this free series, you must: Be an ISANS business client Have a Canadian Language B level of 5+ […]
July 2025
ISANS Immigrant Women Entrepreneurship Network Summer Market 2025

July 24, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm ADT

Halifax Brewery Market 312-1496, Lower Water St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

The Immigrant Women Entrepreneurship Network (IWEN) presents the ISANS Summer Market happening at the Brewery Market on Wednesday, July 24, from 4 PM to 8 PM! Come celebrate the creativity, culture, and entrepreneurial spirit of immigrant women entrepreneurs in Halifax. From handcrafted art and jewellery to unique gifts and delicious treats, every vendor brings their story and talent to the table. Why you should come: Shop one-of-a-kind, handmade products Support women-owned businesses from immigrant backgrounds Celebrate community, culture, and entrepreneurship Enjoy summer vibes in a lively, welcoming space Come for the shopping. Stay for the stories. Save the date and bring your friends and family; the more, the merrier!

Free
September 2025
Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF)

September 11, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ADT

an online information session led by our esteemed member, ISANS, about the Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF). Date: Monday, August 11 Time: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ADT Location: Online (link will be sent after registration) This one-hour session is ideal for immigrants who are Permanent Residents or Canadian Citizens and are seeking to pursue training, certification, or recredentialing in their chosen or related fields. During this session, you will learn: Who is eligible for the AICLF What types of costs the loan can cover The kinds of training or programs supported How the fund is administered across Atlantic Canada Why AICLF may be a better option than private funding sources There will also be time during and after the presentation to ask questions. How to Register: Please complete the registration form by Thursday, August 8 at 5:00 p.m. ADT. A link to join the session will be sent to you before the event.

Free

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