BC Gov News

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 Burnaby Mountain Secondary on Tuesday, Jan. 26.

The LNG industry is creating a once-in-a-lifetime chance to enable strong economic growth and provide employment opportunities for local companies throughout British Columbia, like Burnaby-based Hemmera.

Judi Wannamaker wouldn’t describe herself as having a disability. But this spring, a debilitating case of carpal tunnel syndrome pushed her to seek out the Technology@Work program to find assistive technology that can help workers with disabilities overcome barriers to employment.

Trades students will benefit from a new investment of $2.3 million for BC Institute of Technology (BCIT) to purchase industry-standard trades training equipment, as part of B.C.'s Skills for Jobs Blueprint.

With the press of a button and the crunch of metal and glass, a former gang vehicle was taken out of commission and off of B.C.'ss roads - delivering on the Province's commitment to crime reduction and public safety.