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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260205T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260205T173000
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CREATED:20260123T211134Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Chat: Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program
DESCRIPTION:A skilled trade is a career path that requires a particular skill set\, specialty knowledge and training and is usually hands-on. The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) is a specialized program in high school. Join our SWIS team\, in person  at ISGW\, with guest speaker Joanne Harris to learn about this program. \nAt this session\, we will talk about: \n\nWhat is OYAP\nHow to qualify\nWhat support you can get\n\nView PDF flyer. \n\n You must register in advance to attend the session. \n Language interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register as soon as possible. \n For more information contact Alisiia at 226-332-0785 or adovban@is-gw.ca \n\nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed.
URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/youth-chat-ontario-youth-apprenticeship-program/
LOCATION:ISGW Office\, 104 Dawson Road\, Unit 102\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 1A6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alisiia Dovban":MAILTO:adovban@is-gw.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260212T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260212T173000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115752
CREATED:20260126T150322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T151526Z
UID:10004748-1770913800-1770917400@is-gw.ca
SUMMARY:Youth Chat: Cybersecurity\, Standing Up for Yourself
DESCRIPTION:Join us in person at ISGW to talk about being safe online and standing up for yourself with guest speaker Constable Mason Melitzer\, Guelph Police Service. \nAt this session we will talk about: \n\nProtecting your privacy\nHow to avoid online fraud\nCyberbullying\nSocial media safety\n\nView PDF flyer. \n\n You must register in advance to attend the session. \n Language interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register as soon as possible. \n For more information contact Eyerusalem at 519-831-1281 or emenkir@is-gw.ca \n\nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed.
URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/youth-chat-cybersecurity-standing-up-for-yourself/
LOCATION:ISGW Office\, 104 Dawson Road\, Unit 102\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 1A6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eyerusalem Menkir":MAILTO:emenkir@is-gw.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260217T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260217T183000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115752
CREATED:20260203T153919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T154246Z
UID:10004750-1771349400-1771353000@is-gw.ca
SUMMARY:Selecting Courses for High School
DESCRIPTION:Students who will be entering Grade 9 in September 2026 and their parents/guardians are invited to join our SWIS team for a workshop about selecting courses for high school. \nWe will be joined by guest speaker Carolyn Frielink\, UGDSB to talk about: \n\nhigh school graduation requirements\nelective courses\nhow to navigate MyBluePrint to submit courses\nwhere to find registration forms\n\nView PDF flyer. \n\n Language interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register as soon as possible. \n Need help with technology? Let us know\, we can help! \n For more information or to register\, contact Asmait at 226-821-4454 or aafewerqi@is-gw.ca \n\nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed.
URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/selecting-courses-for-high-school/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Asmait Afewerqi":MAILTO:aafewerqi@is-gw.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260219T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115752
CREATED:20260109T205919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T164139Z
UID:10004732-1771506000-1771509600@is-gw.ca
SUMMARY:Parenting in Canada
DESCRIPTION:Join our SWIS team\, in person  at ISGW\, to talk about parenting in Canada with guest speaker Priya Prince. \nAt this session\, we will talk about: \n\nParenting in a new country\nRaising children between two cultures\nPositive discipline\nParent-child communication\nChild development and needs\nInvolvement in school life\nParental role and shared responsibility\nScreen time and technology\nMental health and parenting\nTeen challenges and parenting teens\n\nView PDF flyer. \n\n Space is limited. You must be registered to attend this session. \n Language interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register as soon as possible. \n For more information or to register\, contact Merhawit at 226-332-7350 or mtukue@is-gw.ca \n\nThank you for your interest in the session. Registration is now closed.
URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/parenting-in-canada/
LOCATION:ISGW Office\, 104 Dawson Road\, Unit 102\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 1A6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Merhawit Tukue":MAILTO:mtukue@is-gw.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260224T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260224T173000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115753
CREATED:20260120T173850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T201515Z
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SUMMARY:Income Tax Filing  for Families in Wellington and Dufferin County
DESCRIPTION:Join our SWIS team online  using Zoom\, to learn about filing tax in Canada with guest speaker Dayami Ramirez\, Director\, Programs\, Immigrant Services Guelph-Wellington. \nTopics to be covered include: \n\nCanada’s tax system\nCanada Child Benefit\, Child disability benefit\nGST/HST credit\nDisability tax credit\nCanada Carbon Rebate for individuals (formerly Climate Action Incentive Payments)\nCanada workers benefit\nCRA Tool and Resources\nCommunity Volunteer Income Tax Program\n\nView PDF flyer. \n\n Language interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register by February 20 and be sure to complete the interpretation section of the registration form. \n Need help with Zoom? Let us know\, we can help! \n For more information or to register\, contact Binaya at 226-332-0783 or bnyaupane@is-gw.ca \n\nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed.
URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/income-tax-filing-for-families-in-wellington-and-dufferin-county-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Binaya Nyaupane":MAILTO:bnyaupane@is-gw.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260224T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260224T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115753
CREATED:20260210T181957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T182349Z
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SUMMARY:Guelph Transit: Easy Access to Local Transportation
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re new to Guelph or simply looking to explore the city with ease\, discover everything you need to know to get around hassle-free. Guelph’s local transportation options offer convenient and inclusive solutions for every resident and visitor. Join us on a journey to a greener\, more connected community! \nJoin our SWIS team\, online  using Zoom\, to learn about the Guelph Transit system with guest speaker Jessica Taylor from Guelph Transit. \nAt this session we will talk about: \n\nHow the Guelph Transit system works\nReduced fare programs available – Kids Ride Free program\nTrip planning tools\n\nView PDF flyer. \n\n Interpretation in Tigrinya will be provided at this session. \n For more information or to register\, contact Elilta at 226-332-0790 or ehabte@is-gw.ca \n\nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed.
URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/guelph-transit-easy-access-to-local-transportation-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elilta Habte":MAILTO:ehabte@is-gw.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260226T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260226T173000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115753
CREATED:20260204T200230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T162524Z
UID:10004751-1772123400-1772127000@is-gw.ca
SUMMARY:Youth Chat: Volunteerism
DESCRIPTION:Join us in person at ISGW to talk about volunteerism and volunteer opportunities. \nAt this session we’re pleased to have guest speakers Fnan and Nagisa from Starling Community Services. \nWe will talk about: \n\nthe importance of community involvement\nbuilding leadership skills\nsummer jobs\ngaining work experience.\n\nView PDF flyer. \n\n You must register in advance to attend the session. \n Language interpretation is available\, based on need. Please register as soon as possible. \n For more information contact Elilta at 226-332-0790 or ehabte@is-gw.ca \n\nThank you for your interest in this session. Registration is now closed.
URL:https://is-gw.ca/event/youth-chat-volunteerism-2/
LOCATION:ISGW Office\, 104 Dawson Road\, Unit 102\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 1A6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SWIS Information Sessions,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elilta Habte":MAILTO:ehabte@is-gw.ca
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