Government is investing more than $3 million in five research projects to find new and innovative ways to help unemployed British Columbians find a meaningful job.

Forestry sector representatives met with the federal and provincial governments to discuss skilled-labour initiatives and human-resource planning, as part of a series of roundtables being held over coming months with sectors highlighted in the BC Jobs Plan.

Young people considering what skills they will need for tomorrow’s in-demand occupations will have an opportunity for interactive, hands-on experience at WorkBC’s Find Your Fit tour stop at the B.C. Tech Summit, as part of the Career Showcase on Jan. 19, 2016.

In a sector that is marked by rapidly changing equipment and systems, technology employees need to keep up-to-date with the latest information, skills and tools to stay competitive.

Shirley Bond, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour, has issued the following statement on the 35th anniversary of the Bentall Tower IV accident.

Four words that most tourism related businesses want to hear – the best summer ever. That’s the case for one of Vancouver’s oldest visitor attractions, the 126-year-old Capilano Suspension Bridge Park in North Vancouver.

More than 100 attendees including representatives from the provincial government, industry, alumni and educators are on hand to celebrate the best trades and technology students in B.C. at the 21st annual Skills Canada BC gala this evening.