by CCI Ottawa | Sep 23, 2019 | News
By Megan Russell It is no secret that being young has its many challenges. Most young people struggle with confidence or self esteem, choosing their career path and finding their place in this world. This is where youth workers at the Catholic Centre for Immigrants...
by CCI Ottawa | Sep 20, 2019 | News
By Megan Russell In today’s technologically advanced world, it is almost impossible to succeed without owning a personal computer. Imagine trying to earn a degree at university or advance your career without one. This is the unfortunate reality for many newcomers...
by CCI Ottawa | Sep 13, 2019 | News
Yamah Gboluma was riding a crowded OC Transpo bus on July 24 , on her way to a job interview at a medical clinic, when a woman at the back started screaming for help. “He’s dying. Someone help me!” the woman called out. Gboluma, who was a physician...
by CCI Ottawa | Sep 4, 2019 | News
By Megan Russell Have you ever asked yourself: What am I going to do with my life? What is the right career path? Will I like what I’m doing? If so, you are not alone. Young people today continue to face these difficult decisions. In 2018, an overwhelming number of...
by CCI Ottawa | Jul 25, 2019 | News
Learning to live in a strange new country is a challenge. And it can be even more challenging if you’re trying to navigate school, teenage friends, finding your first job and more. Our Youth Program helps young newcomers settle and integrate in Ottawa by offering a...
by CCI Ottawa | Jul 24, 2019 | News
Do you remember your child’s first day of school? You probably felt a mixture of pride and worry. Pride that your child was reaching such a big milestone; worry because you wanted your child to make friends, fit in and succeed. It’s the same scenario for refugee...
