A cutting-edge international car sharing conference is rolling into Vancouver this week, providing work experience for four people, thanks to nearly $51,500 in Community and Employer Partnership government funding.

A new pilot project that will improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities was launched in Vancouver today and several founding employer partners were on hand to show their support.

B.C. has declared May 20, 2015, as "Aboriginal Social Enterprise Day" to celebrate Aboriginal social innovation and entrepreneurship and highlight the important role it plays in community and economic development throughout the province.

It's lights, camera, action for the DOXA Documentary Film Festival, thanks to nearly $31,000 in provincial Job Creation Partnership funding, which is helping four people get behind-the-scenes work experience at the festival office.

A new online supportive employment report and toolkit is now available for social enterprises and other employers to help them successfully employ people with multiple barriers to employment.

They are some of B.C.'s top business leaders. They come from diverse backgrounds representing different sectors and they are responsible for the employment of thousands of British Columbians.

The Documentary Media Society is providing four people with behind-the-scenes work experience, thanks to more than $25,000 in Job Creation Partnership funding.

Engaging B.C. businesses on the benefits of becoming "disability confident", sharing best practices and encouraging inclusive employment were on the agenda during a visit this week from an internationally recognized expert.