An extension of an agreement between government and the Central Interior Logging Association (CILA) will allow 30 more students to train as log and chip truck drivers or heavy-equipment operators under the Forest Industry Readiness Skills Training (FIRST) program and place them in permanent positions within the sector.

Minister of State for Small Business Naomi Yamamoto was joined by Junior Achievement of British Columbia students at Lambrick Park Secondary school today to launch the new smartphone application, Boss Yourself.

The Early Years Refugee Program designed to help refugee families with young children will receive approximately $5.75 million as part of an agreement between the United Way of the Lower Mainland, the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Responsible for Labour, and the Ministry of Children and Family Development.

An innovative, engaging travelling exhibition for youth is refuelling and heading back on the road for another round of connecting with young people and their families, educating them on labour market trends and the multitude of career opportunities in B.C.

One hundred and twenty people on the downtown eastside will have access to an eight-week training program that will help them learn practical kitchen skills that could result in employment or further training opportunities, announced Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation Pat Bell.