BC Gov News

A total of $10 million in skills-training funding is being made available to B.C. sector and industry groups over three years to allow them to play a leading role in developing new training programs to help meet labour market needs, Pat Bell, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation announced.

Exploring exciting career opportunities or delving into labour market information for any region of the province is the focus of three innovative, new online job tools being introduced by the provincial government today as part of 'Canada Starts Here: The BC Jobs Plan'.

Expanded relationships, business deals, agreements between universities, and new office openings were highlighted today by Premier Christy Clark as successes achieved during the BC Jobs and Trade Mission to India and China.

The 2011 Provincial Nesika Awards were presented to an organization, an individual and a business that contribute to enhancing respect and embracing British Columbia's diverse cultures.

Starting today, the first of 300 B.C. workers begin building a tunnel and lab that will be used to demonstrate new ways to solve medical isotope shortages, keep B.C. and Canada leading in particle and nuclear physics, and create 160 permanent jobs.

The B.C. government has recognized the economic and social contributions immigrants make to the province by handing out WelcomeBC awards to three well-deserving recipients.

Two hundred and fifty representatives from more than 120 companies and organizations representing sectors such as mining, energy, forestry, seafood, transportation and education will participate in the upcoming Province-led jobs and trade mission to China and India, announced Premier Christy Clark.