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Friday, November 28, 2014 12:56 PM
At age 19, Jim Alcorn had never worked and was living in a remote part of B.C., on Penelakut Island. When he moved to Nanaimo, Jim was keen to work but not sure what to do next.
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Friday, November 21, 2014 9:00 AM
By the time the Regional Visitor Gateway project wraps up in September 2015, six more people will have work experience by turning Nelson's historic CPR railway station into a state-of-the-art tourist centre...
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Thursday, November 20, 2014 8:30 AM
Eight local people are getting work experience in forestry practices and the Lake Babine Nation is taking another step toward energy self-sufficiency, thanks to a partnership with the Government of B.C. worth more than $110,000 in funding.
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Tuesday, November 18, 2014 8:30 AM
With hundreds of stories just waiting to be told, two people will be getting work experience in research and interview skills, as well as learning about some of the fascinating people who make up the history of Prince Rupert, thanks to a government partnership with the Hecate Strait Employment Development Society.
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Saturday, November 1, 2014 10:00 AM
October marked the 16th annual Community Living Month in British Columbia - a time to recognize the many contributions that people with developmental disabilities make to our communities year-round.
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Friday, October 31, 2014 10:45 AM
A local historical gem received a thorough polishing and upgrade, thanks to a partnership between the government of B.C. and the Salmon Arm Museum and Heritage Association that gave four local people work experience.
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Wednesday, October 29, 2014 10:00 AM
Facing a need for administrative employees in the Kelowna area, the Okanagan Education Centre is receiving more than $224,000 in provincial Community and Employer Partnership funding to help at least 20 people get work experience in that area.
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Tuesday, October 28, 2014 9:00 AM
A new online tool is being developed to help people with developmental disabilities prepare for work and break down barriers to employment, thanks to more than $153,000 in provincial Research and Innovation funding.
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Friday, October 24, 2014 2:15 PM
Kamloops and Revelstoke are launching partnerships with the B.C. government to study what's needed in the workforce in their respective communities over the next five-plus years.
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Wednesday, October 22, 2014 10:00 AM
Four people are gaining valuable work experience by helping to build the new Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (RCM-SAR) training facility in East Sooke, thanks to $31,612 in Job Creation Partnership funding.
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