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Friday, September 4, 2015 8:30 AM
As students throughout B.C. get ready to head back to school on Tuesday, government is providing a number of supports to families, including low-income families, to help them with everything from school supplies to funding for food programs.
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Thursday, September 3, 2015 9:00 AM
The local agriculture sector will be getting a boost as five people are getting work experience as farm workers in both rural and urban settings, thanks to nearly $120,000 in government Community and Employer Partnership funding.
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 10:30 AM
The Roe Lake and District Recreation Commission is getting its filing system updated, developing a marketing plan for weddings, conferences and events, and giving one person work experience in office administration, thanks to more than more than $10,000 in provincial Community and Employer Partnership funding.
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Tuesday, September 1, 2015 10:15 AM
The Single Parent Employment Initiative will remove barriers to employment for single parents on income and disability assistance by providing them with the supports they need to secure long-term and sustainable employment.
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Tuesday, September 1, 2015 8:00 AM
Inclusive hiring can help businesses attract and retain skilled employees, and expand their range of customers and clients.
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Thursday, August 20, 2015 9:00 AM
With wildfire safety top of mind this summer, participants in two Kootenay work experience projects are sharing wildfire awareness tips and gaining hands-on practice in wildfire prevention and trail building, thanks to more than $135,000 from the provincial Community and Employer Partnership fund.
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Monday, July 27, 2015 11:00 AM
At least four people will get work experience helping the Vernon area improve its food security, thanks to more than $50,000 in provincial Job Creation Partnership funding that is benefitting two separate community organizations.
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Friday, July 24, 2015 1:30 PM
Amendments to the employment and assistance and the employment and assistance for persons with disabilities regulations pave the way for significant changes to the income and disability assistance program in British Columbia.
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Friday, July 17, 2015 10:00 AM
Up to 24 people will be trained as dietary aides and help ensure people in long-term care facilities receive the nutrition they need to stay healthy, thanks to $132,000 in government funding.
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Thursday, July 16, 2015 9:00 AM
VANCOUVER - Local job seekers, residents, communities, tourists and the local economy will benefit from more than $31,000 in Provincial Job Creation Partnership (JCP) funding to plan local arts, cultural and music festivals.
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