Newcomer Connections
Intercultural Competency
We provide high-quality and customizable Intercultural Competency training to a cross-section of private and public stakeholders in the community.
Interested in learning more about it or scheduling a training for your organization? Reach out to us at ylearning@saintjohny.ca.
Why Intercultural Competency?
Working cross-culturally is still a new thing in southwestern New Brunswick. As our customers and co-workers continue to come from other countries, the ability to relate and work effectively across cultures will increase in importance. Working and relating effectively across cultures is known as “Intercultural Competency” (cultural awareness, cultural intelligence or CQ). Employers who invest in the training and tools that will enable them to work more effectively across cultures will fuel innovation and performance.
Challenge & Opportunity
Cultural differences may manifest themselves in communication style, situational interpretation, or workplace conduct. How will you know if a misunderstanding is not culturally rooted if you’re not seeking to grow your Cultural Competency?
Who’s Coming to N.B.?
New Brunswick has opened its doors to all immigrants, whether they come through refugee channels or choose to move here. Southwestern New Brunswick is becoming more diverse. Increasingly skilled immigrants from China, the Middle East, and other places are purposely choosing which countries they’d like to immigrate to for work or study.
The good news is, Canada is on their list! Let’s make southwestern New Brunswick, a destination of choice.
What We Offer
We’ve provided Cultural Competency training to a cross-section of private and public stakeholders in the community.
We are committed to delivering high-quality and customizable training.
CQ Centre
The originators of the Cultural Values and Cultural Intelligence model and assessment. These provide a benchmark for individuals and groups, and a growth plan.
Immigration and Ethno Cultural Diversity in Canada
Note: 2011 census, pre-Syrian response.
BBC Country Profiles
General overviews of every country and territory, including demographics, geography and relevant issues of concern to the local people.
DW TV
German national broadcaster with several great videos for Arabic and English-speaking newcomers.
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What is Cultural Competency?
Cultural Competency – or CQ, cultural awareness, cultural intelligence – put simply is your ability to relate and work well across cultures.
What is Newcomer Connections?
Newcomer Connections at the YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick is a leading immigrant settlement centre committed to helping transform our community into a lasting, healthy home for newcomers. We work to empower newcomers from around the world, and all walks of life, to become independent, contributing members of the community.
Who needs Cultural Competency?
Anyone who wants to grow in their ability to relate and work well across cultures, any cultures. This is not just something that local Saint Johners can benefit from. It’s a skill that any newcomer can and should also seek to develop, to learn more about the local culture in addition to the cultures of other newcomers they may rub shoulders with.
I didn’t see a price — how much are the various trainings?
Please contact our intercultural competency trainer directly for a needs assessment and price quote.
I don’t have a day, or even three hours, to gather my people together for a training. Do you offer anything less than three hours?
Yes and no. There are no trainings for less than three hours. The content is too weighty and requires reflection and personal application, which cannot be accomplished in less than three hours; however, our intercultural competency trainer is available for guest speaking/ Q-and-A times which can be anywhere from one to two hours.
Do you do consultations?
Please contact the intercultural competency trainer directly for a needs assessment and quote.
Have you ever had a moment where something finally clicked for you? A moment where things finally make sense, and you shout “A-ha!” These moments can be critical to understanding Cultural Intelligence, and the differences between people from different backgrounds.
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?
For more information about intercultural competency training or to sign up your organization for training, reach out to our intercultural competency trainer at ylearning@saintjohny.ca.