YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick
Newcomer Connections
Learn or improve your English, attend information sessions to get to know your new community better, get settlement advice and assistance, receive employment support, and build new connections; all free!
PROGRAMS
Build your skills to succeed in different aspects of your life. Come and ignite your potential.
- Want to learn or improve English? Try our Language programs.
- Want an advanced-level English training and grow your skills for a specific job? Apply for our Employment Training Programs.
- Want to learn more about Canadian culture? Join Canada School.
- Want to grow your knowledge about different topics? Join an Information and Orientation Session.
- Want your youth to grow their skills while they enjoy? Try our Youth Programs.
- Want to improve your well-being and need support to settle here? Join Settling Strongly.
SERVICES
Turn off hesitation! We are here to support you in navigating your new country and finding a sense of community and belonging. We have different resources to help you get started.
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- Just moved to Canada? Check out our Settlement Services.
- Need support in your employment prospects? Check out our Pre-employment Services.
- Are you looking to settle in Saint John and have a job offer with a designated Employer? We can help you with your Settlement Plan for AIP.
- Is anyone facing trouble with language? We provide interpretation support
- Facing challenges in navigating the school system to help your children? Contact our School Support team.
- Facing troubles in navigating the health system? Reach out to our Settlement Team.
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AND MORE
Connect with the community, volunteer, attend events, and more opportunities to help you to Shine On.
Why not read our latest Y Stories
Learn about our history
As we celebrate 30 years of supporting newcomers settling in Saint John, watch our video and see some of our impactful stories.
Endless opportunities to shine bright at the Y
Did you know that the Y is a charity that helps people from all walks of life to ignite their potential? Explore our programs and services and find the best opportunity to keep you and your family Shine On.
Start your Newcomer Connections journey today by becoming a client.