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Saturday, November 24, 2012 10:30 AM
The B.C. government is investing $429,935 to provide Essential Skills (ES) training to 125 people through a partnership with the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME).
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Thursday, November 22, 2012 12:07 PM
Employment opportunities in the mining sector are expected to grow over the next decade, with more than 10,000 job openings expected by 2020. The industry will need skilled workers in several key occupations, including machinery and transportation equipment mechanics, primary production workers and vehicle drivers.
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012 1:30 PM
Myth 1: These temporary foreign workers are taking the long-term jobs of Canadians and British Columbians. Fact 1: The work being conducted is exploratory and the jobs are temporary.
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Friday, October 5, 2012 8:35 AM
Despite a volatile global market, the B.C. economy continued to create jobs, gaining 5,700 net new jobs in September. Since the release of 'Canada Starts Here: the BC Jobs Plan', B.C. has added 57,400 net new jobs, putting it first in the country for job creation.
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Monday, October 1, 2012 7:30 AM
Premier Christy Clark released the following statement in recognition of Small Business Month:
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012 12:15 PM
Beginning in Richmond today, 'BC Jobs Start Here' job fairs will travel to 24 communities throughout the province, connecting job seekers face-to-face with potential employers, Premier Christy Clark announced.
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Wednesday, September 12, 2012 1:35 PM
When the Jobs Plan was released, 2,270,900 people were employed in the province. When the Progress Report was released, 2,322,600 people were employed in the province. The difference is 51,700 more people working.
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Tuesday, September 11, 2012 12:35 PM
Since the launch of Canada Starts Here: The BC Jobs Plan one year ago, billions in new investment and thousands of new jobs have been added to our economy, making British Columbia a national leader in job creation.
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Friday, September 7, 2012 8:45 AM
B.C. ranks first in job growth since August 2011 compared to other provinces, followed by Alberta, Quebec and Ontario.
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Wednesday, August 15, 2012 9:00 AM
The Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation, Pat Bell, appointed five new members and reappointed six existing members to the BC Pavilion Corporation (PavCo) Board.
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