Voice of English-speaking Québec
Record #: QBC0772 | Last Modified: 17 Jun 2020 | Last Full Update: 17 Jun 2020 |
Organization Information | |
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Public comments | Due to preventive measures against COVID 19, the organization has interrupted its group activities * email, Facebook and telephone follow-up maintained |
Alternate name | VEQ |
Description and Services | |
Description | Aside from providing key information referrals, we sponsor a job bank for individuals seeking employment in English, conduct in-depth research on community needs and youth issues, welcome newcomers, and act as a key stakeholder in all advocacy concerns on behalf of English-speaking individuals and institutions Employment: Information to job seekers, creates awareness of English and bilingual employment opportunities, and assists employers in need of personnel with these linguistic qualifications * online Job Bank Welcome Newcomers ! welcome English-speaking arrivals Advocacy: Advocacy involves, as needed, identifying issues of interest to the ESL community * Researching and preparing positions and, if appropriate, presenting these positions to the proper forums and government bodies |
Address, Telephone, E-mail, Website, Location | |
Address & Map | |
Office phone | 418-683-2366 |
Fax | 418-688-3273 |
info@veq.ca | |
Social Media | ![]() |
Website | www.veq.ca |
Contact Information | |
Primary executive | Brigitte Wellens, Executive director |
Additional Information | |
Accessibility | Fully accessible |
Languages | French ; English |
Areas served | Capitale-Nationale - Région 03 ; Chaudière-Appalaches - Région 12 |
Eligibility | English-speaking people |
Fees | Free |
Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-noon 1 pm-4 pm, september-june Mon-Thy 8:30 am-noon 1 pm-4 pm * Fri 8:30 am-noon, july-august |
Subjects | |
Categories | Cultural Heritage Groups ~ Anglophone Community ; Cultural Heritage Groups ~ Immigrants/Refugees ; Cultural Heritage Programs ; Group Advocacy ~ Anglophone Community ; Tax Preparation Assistance ~ Anglophone Community |
Heading Web | Advocacy Groups ; Cultural Communities ; Employment ; Material Aid |