COMMUNITY INTEGRATION
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Community Integration
Community Integration Services
English as a Second Language
Employment and Education Support
Do you want to learn English? Do you feel the need to improve your English to better communicate with your partner? The MFRC offers courses to CAF adult family members. The classes, guided by a professional, incorporate conversation, culture, grammar and writing to facilitate your integration into your community. The class consist of an online learning component in addition to a weekly in class session with our ESL teacher. Call 250-363-2640 to register. Location: CPAC MFRC Thur Sept 10-Dec 10, 6-8pm
French as a Second Language – Rosetta Stone
Are you posted to a bilingual base or Francophone community? Do you feel the need to develop your second language to better communicate with your partner? The MFRC offers the opportunity to access online Rosetta Stone language training to CAF adult family members. Rosetta Stone uses a method that combines listening, reading, speaking and writing. Call 250-3632640 (toll free: 1-800-353-3329) to enquire about the current availability of licenses.
If you need employment assistance related to being a military family member new to the area, the MFRC has trained staff to provide guidance on gaining meaningful employment. There are also employment workshops and employer information sessions hosted at the Colwood Pacific Activity Centre. Call 250-363-2640 for more information.
MFRC Information Line
MFRC staff members are ready to take your call. They can answer your questions, provide assistance or do the research to find the information you need. Call 250-363-2640 (toll free: 1-800-353-3329).
Military Family ID Card
It takes just 10 minutes to get this valuable ID card. The card is available to all regular and reserve military family members age 10 years and up. Use it to access base services such as the Naden Athletic Centre, to access Dockyard and Colwood by vehicle for pickups and drop-offs, and to receive discounts from local businesses. The CAF member must be present to sign the card at the time of issue and present their MPRR. The MFID is available at Signal Hill MFRC and CPAC MFRC.
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How to Get a Government Job
Applying for employment with both the provincial and federal government can be a daunting process. Led by an industry expert, this workshop for military spouses will lead you through the process of applying for government positions and give you the knowledge and tools to navigate these systems. Call 250-363-2640 to register. Location: TBA MFRC Dates TBD
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We proudly offer the CANEX program in support of those serving our country.
Welcome Resources
When you arrive in Victoria, be sure to pick up your Welcome Bag from either MFRC location. In it, you will receive: • The MFRC’s Welcome Book – a comprehensive guide to CFB Esquimalt and Greater Victoria • Accessing Health Care Book • Area maps including bike and trail maps • Visitor guides for the Greater Victoria area TO E ID GU • MFRC swag and more! 0 -2 19 20 AND CFB ESQUIMALT Many resources, including the Welcome Book, are also RIA GREATER VICTO available for download at www.esquimaltmfrc.com/ relocation.
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