Businesses, First Nations, local government and industry experts gathered on March 16, 2016, for the North Island Tourism Forum 2016 to explore key ideas, opportunities and challenges facing the tourism sector on the North Island.

South Okanagan business leaders gathered in Penticton to share ideas on how to attract and retain workers at a summit where the findings of a regional labour market strategy were released to the community.

The week of March 21 – 25, 2016, has been declared the first ever Technology Skills Appreciation Week in B.C.

Shirley Bond, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour, has issued the following statement on British Columbia's shipbuilding contracts:

The Government of British Columbia announced $1.8 million for the Women in Trades Training (WITT) initiative through the Industry Training Authority (ITA) to help support women to get the skills and training they need to start a career in the trades.

Agrifoods producers met with the provincial government to discuss skilled labour initiatives and human resource planning as part of a series of roundtables being held over the coming months with sectors highlighted in the BC Jobs Plan.

The Province of British Columbia is proud to contribute to the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series stop in Vancouver this weekend by providing $245,000 for broadcast production and hosting of the event.

To celebrate International Women’s Day, BC Job Makers tell the stories of three female-led businesses helping to grow a strong and diverse economy.