Exhibitors at the fair will include employers from a variety of sectors, post-secondary institutions, industry associations, training authorities, as well as the interactive 'BC Jobs Start Here' mobile exhibit, which allows visitors to browse the BC Jobs Plan and WorkBC websites using iPads.

A current list of scheduled exhibitors can be found at: www.bcjobsplan.ca/delta-job-fair/

There will also be a new skills training booth dedicated to providing visitors with more information on skills training in B.C. The fair is open from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m., and is located at:

Delta Town & Country Inn
6005 Highway 17 (at Highway 99)
Delta
Entry is free.

The job fairs are being organized as part of 'Canada Starts Here: the BC Jobs Plan', the Province's strategy for economic growth and job creation. The fairs are taking place in 23 communities throughout B.C. between Jan. 22 and March 28, 2013.

Quote:

Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training, and Minister Responsible for Labour Pat Bell -

"First and foremost, these job fairs are about connecting employers with people who want to work, so I'm very pleased to see such a diverse range of employers signed up for the job fair in Delta. I strongly encourage job seekers - no matter their age or stage of career - to check out the fair because it's a great opportunity to meet employers face to face, ask questions, and find more information on career development and skills training in B.C."

Quick Facts:

• The 'BC Jobs Start Here' job fairs will be held in a total of 47 communities at a cost of approximately $1.682 million, not including advertising.

• More than 31,000 British Columbians attended the job fairs held in fall 2012.

• By 2020, British Columbia will see more than one million job openings, with 65 per cent of those expected to be in the Mainland/Southwest region.

Learn More:

BC Jobs Start Here' job fairs: www.bcjobsplan.ca/delta-job-fair/

WorkBC: www.workbc.ca

Contact:

Media Relations
Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training
250 356-8177