Newcomers with Remote Information and Career Help in British Columbia and Yukon (ENRICH BCY)
Led by Douglas College and in partnership with the Yukon Literacy Coalition, this project’s overarching goals are to enhance newcomer settlement and integration in rural and remote regions of British Columbia and the Yukon (BCY). Our approach emphasizes community engagement and local partnerships to co-design online tools and resources that complement rather than duplicate existing in-person services. Specific areas of focus include developing pre-arrival information to enhance migration pathways; facilitating social and economic integration to promote newcomer retention and address local skill and labour needs; supporting truth and reconciliation through the integration of First Nations history, culture, and governance into settlement services; and addressing gaps in existing community and settlement services to improve newcomers’ access to supports. Consultations (in person and remote) with newcomers, employers, First Nations representatives, community leaders, and service providers are used to i) collect information on local contexts, strengths, services, and needs, and ii) co-design and develop ideas for service enhancements to pilot with local communities. Our evaluation focuses on tracking outcomes, identifying areas for improvement, and capturing lessons learned for further enhancement related to program design and delivery.
Project Details
Capability: Experimentation - Strengthening Capacity
Policy Area: Adult Learning - Adult Training, Community Capacity, Immigration and Settlement - Newcomers Labour Market Integration, Employment - Workplace Diversity and Inclusion - Employment Supports and Services
Population: Racialized Canadians - Indigenous Peoples - Newcomers - Official Language Minorities
Start Date: June 2025
Completion Date: March 2028
Sponsors: Douglas College
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