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TechWORKS for Young Adults is a FREE government-funded program which includes 6 weeks of virtual classroom training that can be accessed anywhere on Vancouver Island, and is followed by ongoing support in exploring and achieving employment and/or education goals. Participants will receive a stipend of $25/day based on attendance, and may be eligible for employment supports such as short-term employment related training, wage subsidy opportunities, transportation, child care,... and/or other supports as identified by the TechWORKS team. Eligibility 17 to 29 years of age Unemployed or precariously employed (i.e. working in an unstable or unsustainable employment) Living on Vancouver Island Canadian Citizen, permanent resident or protected person legally entitled to work in Canada Not currently a full-time student or participating in another provincially or federally funded program Recipients of Employment Insurance, Income Assistance, CERB and PWD are eligible Access to Internet Next Program Start Date January 25, 2021 Website: https://ethoscmg.com/techworks/ More Info: https://spark.adobe.com/page/QTMucJedUwfAv/

The Make a Change Canada winter webinar schedule is now available! Check out their latest Connection and Community Weekly Webinar Series with both employers and job seekers/entrepreneurs in mind. Anyone is welcome to attend, free of charge! Website -> https://www.makeachangecanada.com/webinars

NEW WEBINAR SERIES Communication is one of the most important skills you’ll ever use in life and work. Call 250-388-0858 to register. Check out our full list of live webinars -> http://ow.ly/nIwn50D7JL3... Not a WorkBC client? Apply now at https://apply.workbc.ca/ #WorkBCVictoria

Here is the latest Labour Market Newsletter! CLICK TO READ HERE -> http://ow.ly/aDcN50D81qd Want to know more? Check out our monthly events schedule here -> http://ow.ly/PJtJ50D81qe... Not a WorkBC client? Apply online at http://ow.ly/vq1p50D81qf #WorkBCVictoria

MOOSE HIDE CAMPAIGN DAY 2021 February 11 | Online-Virtual Event "Stand Together and Fast To End Violence Towards Women & Children" Visit their website to learn more: http://ow.ly/Es6y50D6WEP

YES - WE ARE HIRING FOR MORE POSITIONS! Our Victoria office is seeking to fill the position of Employment Services Administrator for the WorkBC Employment Services program. See posting for details and how to apply. CLOSING DATE: 4pm on Tuesday, December 1, 2020.

The disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women in the workplace has only reinforced the importance of addressing inequality to strengthen Canada’...s post-pandemic economy. You are invited to provide feedback until January 13, 2021 on the proposed regulations required to bring the Pay Equity Act into force. Learn more: https://bit.ly/32I9SWo

Coming in hot... The Victoria Labour Market Newsletter! WorkBC Clients can access the links in this newsletter by logging in to ClientConnect here: https://bit.ly/2wukYS6

GOOD MORNING VICTORIA JOB SEEKERS! Today is the day, Port Connect 2020 is here and will begin promptly at 10:00am. Join the discussion page through our Facebook event and you'll hear from from some of the top marine sector employers in and around Nanaimo and Vancouver Island!

TOMORROW MORNING!!! Beyond 2020 Vancouver Island Career & Connections Fair Thurs, Nov. 19, 10:00am-4:00pm An event for employers, students, alumni and industry associations on Vancouver Island to re-connect, engage and share work experience opportunities! ... Quick, get registered! http://ow.ly/Qe7y50Ck18T

HAVE YOU REGISTERED FOR THIS JOB FAIR? Domcor is hiring for Traffic Control Professionals and you're invited to their Virtual Job Fair on Wed. Nov. 25! Training is set to start in early December. Book your interview time: http://ow.ly/pTMS50CmkCJ

LIVE WEBINAR TOMORROW! Register for this 2-part Resume series and learn about using key words and accomplishment statements to help you succeed in getting an interview. Also covered in this workshop are: references, email and applying online! #WorkBCVictoria

WE ARE HIRING FOR ANOTHER POSITION! Our Victoria office is seeking to fill the position of Job Search & Retention Specialist for the WorkBC Employment Services program. See posting for details and how to apply. CLOSING DATE: 4:00 pm on Thursday, November 26, 2020.

Get Youth Working Program - FUNDING NOW AVAILABLE! The Program offers Employment Counselling, Job Entry Skills, Certificate Training, Paid Work Experience, Mentoring and Post Job Placement Support to eligible youth 17-29 years of age. Employers that hire and train eligible youth and provide full time sustainable employment are eligible for a negotiated Wage Subsidy incentive.... https://bit.ly/3ed8Ztm

Exciting News! We have expanded our challenge. Now offering registration for those interested in taking part in an Online E-commerce Workshop between the ages of 29- 45!

Just a reminder that WE ARE HIRING! Our Victoria office is seeking to fill the position of Indigenous Employment Outreach Coordinator for WorkBC Employment Services. See posting for details and how to apply. CLOSING DATE: 4:00pm on Wednesday, November 25, 2020.

TODAY: Mon Nov 23 @ 1:00-2:30pm Call your WorkBC Centre at 1 (250) 388-0858 to register!