Young people considering what skills they will need for tomorrow’s in-demand occupations will have an opportunity for interactive, hands-on experience at WorkBC’s Find Your Fit tour stop at the Waterfront Games at Mitchell Island in Richmond, on Saturday, Sept. 19.

Find Your Fit is an interactive event where individuals of all ages can find out about careers in demand throughout the province, learn about online resources to help them find work and even try some of the skills they will need for different careers. Attendees, especially youth who are just beginning to think about potential careers, will be connected with WorkBC’s labour-market information, tools and services. Parents, teachers and career counsellors may also benefit from the event as they look for ways to educate and support youth in their career exploration.

The Find Your Fit booth will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Find Your Fit is part of B.C.’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint commitment to re-engineer education and deliver the skilled workforce B.C.’s growing economy needs. It is also an integral part of seven Regional LNG Energy Seminars currently taking place throughout B.C. More than 35,000 students have taken part in the tour so far, most recently in Vancouver and Nanaimo.

Quotes:

Linda Reid, MLA for Richmond East –

“There are so many exciting opportunities coming available for young people in Richmond and beyond. The Find Your Fit tour is giving students the information they need to plan their career course and land a great job.”

Teresa Wat, MLA for Richmond Centre, and Minister of International Trade, Minister Responsible for Asia Pacific Strategy and Multiculturalism –

“Planning for one’s future requires the most up-to-date labour market information, and knowledge of the skills and equipment needed to get the job done. This tour will give students a better understanding of the exciting options available to them.”

John Yap, MLA for Richmond-Steveston –

“It’s fitting that Find Your Fit is an interactive, hands-on experience – much like the skills training that many of these students will pursue. With access to information about in-demand occupations, this tour will give these young people the tools they need for career success.”

Learn More:

To find out more information about Find Your Fit, visit: www.findyourfittour.ca

To learn more about WorkBC, visit: www.workbc.ca

For more information on B.C.’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint, visit: www.workbc.ca/skills

To find out more about the BC Jobs Plan, visit: www.engage.gov.bc.ca/bcjobsplan/