The August international visitor numbers are in and they are proof that this past summer has been an exceptional time of growth for tourism in British Columbia.

The Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Responsible for Labour has published Industry Outlook Profiles with detailed employment growth and job openings forecast information.

The British Columbia government announced an investment of $5.2 million in Camosun College for skills training in high-priority trades seats.

Premier Christy Clark announced $100,000 in provincial funding for the Women’s Enterprise Centre (WEC) to continue and expand its mentoring programs, helping women throughout British Columbia learn indispensable business skills.

For the third year in a row, the British Columbia government will support manufacturing by proclaiming Manufacturing Week in British Columbia.

The British Columbia government announced an investment of more than $55,000 to help identify labour needs in the aerospace industry.