Bengali Information and Employment Services (BIES) is a Bangladeshi community organization founded to promote and uphold community spirit, provide information, education, communication and employment services to Bangladeshi community living in Canada. Founded in 2011, the organization is a not-for-profit and most of the works are provided by the volunteers.
Aims of Bengali Information and Employment Services:
- promoting the best interests of the Bengali community generally
- developing and fostering community spirit
- establishing educational, informational, recreational and employment programs for the benefit of the community
- fostering the establishment of adult educational, arts, civic education, social services and other community endeavors
Programs of Bengali Information and Employment Services (BIES)
Employment Support
• Resume and Cover Letter Writing
• Workshop on Job Search
• One-on-Career Counseling
• Job Development Support
• Supporting Employers in Hiring
Community Engagement
• Volunteer Opportunities for Youth, newcomer and others
• Student Placement Opportunity
• Foster Community Development and partnership
• Civic Participation and Engagement
Health & Recreation Program
• Basic Health Promotion Workshop
• Build Community Engagement in Mental Health Awareness
• Information on Recreational Facilities and Welcome Policy of City of Toronto
Children Program
• Art competition
• Math Competition
• After School Program
• Settlement Assistance
Newcomers Program
• Employment Information
• Workshop for Newcomer
• Settlement Assistance
Youth Program
• Employable Skills Development
• Leadership Skills Development
• Building Self Esteem
• Settlement Assistance
Seniors Program
• Digital Literacy
• Social Activities
• Settlement Assistance
Women Program
• Employment Skills and Workshop
• Life Skills and Employment Workshops
• Support service for Women
• Leadership and Mentorship
• Settlement Services
Team
Board Chair: Golam Mostafa
General Secretary & Treasurer: Dilruba Khanam
Vice-Chair, Resource Mobilization: Qazi Hasan
Vice-Chair, External Relation: Rabeya Shahnaj Parvin
Director: Imam Uddin
Director: Sadi Khan
Director: Abdul Halim Mia
Director: Rizuan Rahman