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Monday, December 21, 2015 9:30 AM
Nanwakolas Council Society will soon have a labour market study that will provide a blueprint so its member First Nations can play a bigger role in B.C.’s diverse, growing and strong economy.
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Friday, December 18, 2015 8:30 AM
More than 1,300 single parents on income and disability assistance are participating in the provincial government’s Single Parent Employment Initiative launched on Sept. 1.
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Thursday, December 17, 2015 10:00 AM
Up to 30 local people are getting classroom training and work experience as in-demand office administrative assistant workers, as a result of nearly $250,000 in provincial funding for Vancouver Community College.
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Tuesday, December 15, 2015 1:00 PM
Sicamous and surrounding communities are ready to turn employment data into action to encourage local economic development after participating in a government-funded labour market study with Community Futures Shuswap.
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Monday, December 14, 2015 1:00 PM
Fourteen people are receiving work experience and training for in-demand jobs as electricians, carpenters, plumbers and welders, thanks to nearly $104,000 in provincial funding.
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Friday, December 4, 2015 9:30 AM
A holiday gift basket filled with teas, coffee and chocolates from Aq’saak Aboriginal Foods is packed with West Coast Aboriginal culture and social impact. Operated out of the Wachiay Friendship Centre in Courtenay, the social enterprise provides employment opportunities and business training in marketing and sales for the local Aboriginal community.
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Friday, November 27, 2015 9:30 AM
The Experience the Fraser trail system has been expanded and enhanced throughout the Chilliwack and Mission areas, giving five people valuable work experience that will benefit residents and visitors for years to come.
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Monday, November 23, 2015 10:00 AM
Four people are getting work experience building eight new homes for low- and medium-income families on the Fort Nelson First Nation, thanks to nearly $45,000 in provincial Community and Employer Partnership funding.
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Friday, November 20, 2015 9:30 AM
The Men’s Centre in Nanaimo is preparing a counselling guide to help eliminate violence in relationships, thanks to nearly $85,000 in provincial funding.
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Tuesday, November 10, 2015 12:00 PM
As one of the country's leading employers for young people, Starbucks Canada, in partnership with the Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation, is taking a leadership position by committing 10 per cent of its store hires to Opportunity Youth.
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