Tourism is one of British Columbia's most important industries. The traveller economy generates over $3 billion in export revenue annually.

The B.C. government is investing $500,000 to extend a mining and environmental training project that will allow 35 people to receive the supports and services they need to find work in the mining or energy sectors.

The Province of B.C. is investing $4,990,536 to extend a successful youth employment program to March 31, 2014, which will allow an additional 1,153 participants to take part in the program.

Premier Christy Clark and forestry sector leaders committed to working together to identify and address the industry's skilled workforce needs and more on-the-job training for British Columbians.

Premier Christy Clark announced that government is investing $8.4 million to build new markets for B.C. wood products at home and in major markets around the globe, including China and India.

A collaborative forum is bringing communities from Lytton to Clinton together to identify and advance their region's unique economic assets and competitive advantages.

Along with the majority of Canada, B.C. experienced a decline in full-time employment in March.

110,320 job openings are expected in the Thompson-Okanagan region to 2020; nearly 28% of these (30,740) are expected to be newly created jobs.

31,170 job openings are expected in the Kootenay region to 2020; 27% of these (8,500) are expected to be newly created jobs.