Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Customer relationship management training offered virtually

Monday, June 21, 2021 8:00 AM
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Up to 30 eligible British Columbians will get skills training to prepare them for jobs as information technology analysts/consultants, salesforce and customer relationship management administrators, business analysts and marketing and sales professionals in the Lower Mainland.


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Committee members needed to help build barrier-free B.C.

Friday, June 18, 2021 8:00 AM
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Applications are open for people to serve on the new Provincial Accessibility Committee.


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Computer service technician training offered in Kelowna

Wednesday, June 9, 2021 8:00 AM Translations
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Up to eight eligible British Columbians will get skills training to prepare them for jobs as computer service technicians in the Okanagan.


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Customer service, digital skills training offered virtually

Monday, June 7, 2021 8:00 AM Translations
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Up to 36 eligible British Columbians will get skills training, in three separate intakes, to prepare them for jobs in customer service and office administration in the Lower Mainland.


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Grant supports inclusive employment

Tuesday, June 1, 2021 1:30 PM
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Employers in British Columbia are receiving support to create inclusive work environments for people with disabilities through a $4.8-million grant from the Province.


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New supports for students with disabilities make education more accessible

Monday, May 31, 2021 9:00 AM

Students with disabilities enrolled at public post-secondary institutions are receiving more supports to help them succeed in their studies and train for a range of in-demand careers.


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Provincial funding supports people with disabilities

Saturday, May 29, 2021 8:30 AM
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In celebration of British Columbia's fourth annual AccessAbility Week, people with disabilities will be supported through $500,000 in new community grants aimed at improving accessibility and inclusion.


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Poverty reduction grants addressing local needs in Kamloops

Thursday, May 20, 2021 11:39 AM

Vulnerable and low-income people in Kamloops will be better supported thanks to $25,000 in government funding for local poverty reduction strategies.


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Poverty reduction grants addressing local needs in the Lower Mainland

Thursday, May 20, 2021 11:36 AM

Vulnerable and low-income people in Delta, Langley and Vancouver will be better supported thanks to $150,000 in government funding for local poverty reduction strategies.


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Poverty reduction grants addressing local needs in northern communities

Thursday, May 20, 2021 11:33 AM

Vulnerable and low-income people in Houston, Kitimat and Smithers will be better supported thanks to almost $75,000 in government funding for local poverty reduction strategies.


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Poverty reduction grants addressing local needs in the Cariboo

Thursday, May 20, 2021 11:30 AM

Vulnerable and low-income people in Quesnel and Williams Lake will be better supported thanks to $100,000 in government funding for local poverty reduction strategies.


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New funding helps connect immigrants to rewarding careers

Tuesday, May 11, 2021 8:30 AM Translations
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Up to 30 eligible British Columbians will get essential and occupational skills training to prepare them for jobs as dental assistants in the Lower Mainland.


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Funding helps people facing food insecurity

Friday, May 7, 2021 9:30 AM
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People facing food insecurity in B.C. will benefit from new government funding for community-based programs.


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Grant supports jobs for youth facing barriers to employment

Thursday, May 6, 2021 8:30 AM
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Young people with persistent and multiple barriers to employment or education, including youth directly affected by COVID-19, will have better access to services through a new employment program.


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Esquimalt Neighbourhood House volunteers give back to community

Sunday, May 2, 2021 10:15 AM
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Trevor Oram hadn’t anticipated his work as president of the BC Ferry and Marine Workers Union would prepare him for future work as a volunteer counsellor at Esquimalt Neighbourhood House Society (ENH).


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