Funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada, this is a FREE program to help new Canadians become financially educated.
Understanding how the Canadian money system works is vital to building self sufficiency. Giving new Canadians fundamental financial knowledge will point them in the right direction and assist with their future financial planning. We will be covering the essentials of saving, banking, budgeting, credit and basic investing to help build skills to effectively manage money. Most people know how to work hard for their money, let's give them the tools to make their money work for them.
Eligible clients include: Permanent Residents and Live-in Caregivers.
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- Coquitlam/Burnaby Workshops: 435B North Road, Coquitlam, BC
- Surrey Workshops: 206-10090 152nd St., Surrey, BC
- New Westminster Workshops: 217-610 Sixth St., New Westminster, BC
- Pender Workshops: 28 West Pender St., Vancouver, BC
- Richmond Workshops: 220-7000 Minoru Blvd, Richmond, BC
Financial Literacy – Make Money Make Sense
The Financial Literacy Workshop is a free program funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada and offered through partnership between S.E.D.I. and S.U.C.C.E.S.S. The program is designed to help participants gain knowledge and understand our Canadian financial system. After taking the program, participants will be able to have a better understanding of the Canadian financial system, to make their own choices about their money, and understand their rights and responsibilities.
How does it work?
The program consists of 10 modules that will deliver the fundamentals of everyday money matters in various languages over an 8 hour workshop. A certificate will be awarded upon completion of all 10 modules. Workshops are held at various S.U.C.C.E.S.S. locations in the mornings, afternoons and evenings. Workshops are also available for integration into ELSA programs of Level 4 and 5.
Who is this program designed for?
The workshop is designed for newcomers to Canada who are approved for permanent residence. Eligible clients for this program are limited to:
- Permanent Residents
- Live-in Caregivers
- *Canadian Citizens are not eligible for this program.
You must have at least one of thefollowing identification:
- Eight digit numeric Client ID number
- IMM 1000 number of Record of Landing
- IMM 5292 number or IMM 5509 number
- Temporary Resident Permit number
- Ministerial Permit number
How much does it cost?
The program is funded by Citizenship and Immigration and is offered free of charge.
What topics are covered?
- Budgeting & Saving -- Explore your relationship with Finances. Learn to track and organize your finances and develop a money action plan to save.
- Banking -- Compare types of accounts and service options to find the right fit for your banking needs.
- Credit & Debt Management -- Learn to manage credit wisely and to eliminate bad debt. Understand the importance of good credit history and how to repair or build credit rating.
- Basic Investing -- Learn the different types of investment options and basic investment concepts and strategies to make your money work for you.
- Consumerism -- Distinguish the difference between needs and wants and how advertising plays a role in influencing consumer decisions and how to make wise consumer choices.
- Taxation -- Familiarize yourself with income tax, who’s required to pay and how to file an income tax return.
Financial Literacy Workshops are offered in the following languages:
- English
- French
- Cantonese
- Mandarin
- Spanish
- Korean
- Tagalog
- Vietnamese
- Swahili
- Arabic
- Farsi
How to apply?
Permanent Residents, Refugees, or Live-in Caregivers
Please contact Jennifer Mach, Program Coordinator for a list of upcoming workshops.
ELSA instructors
Please contact Jennifer Mach, Program Coordinator to integrate workshops into current class schedules.
Jennifer Mach
Financial Literacy Program Coordinator
S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
28 West Pender Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6B 1R6
T: 604-408-7274 ext. 2045
F: 604-408-7247
E:
jennifer.mach@success.bc.cawww.success.bc.ca
NOTE: When you go to the home page of S.U.C.C.E.S.S., and to search for Financial Literacy Program, click "Services" and then click Settlement. Financial Literacy Program is at the bottom of the list.
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