Growth. Empowerment. Collective elevation.

Continuous learning and professional development are keys to progress and success in the settlement and integration sector. Our Professional Development (PD) events are immersive experiences designed for front-line workers, managers, and team leads. Attending these events is a commitment to staying at the forefront of our ever-evolving sector.

Thanks to ARAISA’s PD events:

  • organizations are better equipped to serve immigrants and refugees
  • staff members are empowered to deliver responsive and professional programs
  • newcomers’ settlement needs are better understood and met
  • the entire region strengthens its capacity to drive positive change in the sector

But our commitment also extends to fostering connections. Our PD events are energetic hubs where participants leave with newfound knowledge, a network of peers and a surge of motivation!

Any questions on past or upcoming professional development opportunities?
Contact Florence Lux-Côté at fluxcote@araisa.ca

Upcoming professional development event : Fall 2024. More info to come soon

The 4 latest events

February 21-23, 2024

Building Front-line Workers’ Capacity in the Workplace

This PD event was tailored for front-line settlement workers and took place in Halifax, NS and online. The goal of this event was to build frontline workers’ capacity in the workplace (positive workplace, multi-tasking, critical thinking, and more) and create the conditions for frontline workers to engage with each other, be inspired, and equip themselves to rise to the challenges and navigate ‘the system’ without burning out.

Xx attendees | 83% reported an increase in their knowledge of and ability to build and contribute to a positive workplace environment | 83% indicated an increase in their knowledge of and ability to provide trauma-informed care in their practice

October 12, 2023

Leading Change with Purpose: The Role of Mentoring and Coaching

This session, facilitated by Placemaking 4G, taught SPOs’ management staff practical leadership skills. Attendees also heard from practitioners about their experiences, challenges,enges and promising practices of change management in the settlement sector.

25 attendees | 77% felt that their leadership skills have improved | 62% felt that their knowledge of Mentoring and Coaching Techniques has increased

February 22 to 24, 2023

Towards a Healthy Work Environment in the Settlement Sector!

This professional development event for managers and project leads focused on well-being, workforce assessments, leadership qualities and skills, staff protection, succession plan and retention. Placemaking 4G facilitated this event. 

53 attendees | 100% agree that their knowledge of Effective Communication has increased | 78% agree that their knowledge of inclusive leadership and building teams has increased

November 30 to December 1, 2022

Risk Management in the Settlement Sector

A lot of factors can impact the work in the settlement sector. They are mostly out of your control and not avoidable. This is why a risk management plan is essential. With this leadership professional development event, ARAISA aimed to equip participants with the knowledge and tools to manage organizational risks.

20 attendees | 86% felt better informed about risks in the settlement sector | 79 % felt they had increased access to promising practices in risk management in the non-profit sector