The Roe Lake and District Recreation Commission is getting its filing system updated, developing a marketing plan for weddings, conferences and events, and giving one person work experience in office administration, thanks to more than more than $10,000 in provincial Community and Employer Partnership funding.

Over the course of one year, the individual will receive work experience in general office administration, create a filing system for the recreation commission, a lease agreement for the community hall, as well as a maintenance manual for the Interlakes Community Center. A marketing package for the hall for weddings, events and conferences will also be part of the work experience project, along with options for more seniors programming. The project wraps up in June 2016.

This Job Creation Partnership is funded through the Community and Employer Partnerships program, which was introduced in April 2012 as part of the Employment Program of BC.

Government is taking action to address the rapidly changing labour market. Government created the B.C. Skills for Jobs Blueprint to ensure more British Columbians have the skills they need to be first in line for in-demand jobs in B.C.’s diverse, strong and growing economy.

The Community and Employer Partnerships program is featured in B.C.’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint and provides more support to people who are struggling to gain a foothold in the job market. It helps build stronger partnerships with industry and labour to connect British Columbians with classroom and on-the-job training, while making it easier for employers to hire the skilled workers they need – when and where they need them.

To date, the program has helped more than 800 job seekers benefit from work experience and funded nearly 180 projects throughout the province.

Quotes:

Michelle Stilwell, Minister of Social Development and Social Innovation –

“Job Creation Partnerships create such a wealth of work experience for the people who benefit from them, preparing them for a fulfilling career in a related field. This office administration position is giving Sheila Williams valuable skills that will go a long way to preparing her for a good job.”

Donna Barnett, MLA for Cariboo-Chilcotin –

“The Roe Lake and District Recreation Commission and the Interlakes community will benefit so much from this Job Creation Partnership. Not only will there be more programming for seniors, but the community will benefit from a marketing plan that will help bring events, weddings and conferences to the Interlakes area.”

Wendy Chase, president, Interlakes Community Association and the Roe Lake and District Recreation Commission -

“The funding provided by the Job Creation Partnership will assist our association with a complete and comprehensive administrative system. This opportunity will enable us to establish a strong foundation and to plan and organize for future programs and services that will be available to the residents in our community. Roe Lake and District Recreation Commission relies heavily on the contributions of its volunteers. As volunteers, we can now spend our time doing activities in the community knowing that the information obtained will be kept in a centralized location.”

Sheila Williams, project participant -

“This is a challenging job – setting up an administrative system from the beginning, as well as developing posters, brochures and reporting on various activities. I love to design posters, so this will challenge my skills, as well as learning new computer applications. I’m looking forward to a very successful year working at the Interlakes Community Center.”

Quick Facts:

• In 2015-16, the ministry has committed to investing $331 million in employment and labour market programs under the Employment Program of BC.
• The Employment Program of BC is funded by the Province of British Columbia as well as the Government of Canada through the Labour Market Development Agreement.
• Funding supports 84 WorkBC Employment Services Centres throughout the province and the four components of the Community and Employer Partnerships fund:
  • Job Creation Partnerships
  • Labour Market Partnerships
  • Project-Based Labour Market Training
  • Research and Innovation

Who is eligible?

• Businesses
• Non-profit organizations
• Crown corporations
• Municipalities, agencies or territorial governments
• Bands/tribal councils
• Public health and educational institutions

Learn More:

For more information on the Interlakes Community Association and the Roe Lake & District Recreation Commission: www.interlakescommunity.com

For more information on Community and Employer Partnerships: www.workbc.ca/CEP

Find a local WorkBC Employment Services Centre: www.workbccentres.ca

Learn more about the Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation: www.gov.bc.ca/sdsi

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

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