The Matrix – Princeton Youth Employment Program
Job readiness and sector-specific training program for eligible youth.
Duration:
- Four weeks job readiness and essential skills training
- Up to five weeks sector specific skills training
Services/ Programs:
- Job readiness training
- Sector specific skills training in one of: entrepreneurial, hospitality/service or LNG
- Job coaching and referrals
- Work experience in hospitality/service industry or LNG
- Follow-up support services
Eligibility:
- Unemployed, non-EI eligible, and
- Youth (15-29 years, inclusive)
Location(s):
Contact:
Princeton and District Community Skills Centre or 250-295-4051
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Hire Ability Job Readiness and Essential Skills Training
Job readiness and essential skills training program for eligible persons
Duration:
- Four weeks job readiness and skills training
- One week essential skills training
- Three weeks work experience
- Up to 6 months’ follow-up support
Services/ Programs:
- Job readiness training
- Essential skills training
- Short term certificate
- One-to-one job search and support
- Job maintenance
Eligibility:
- Unemployed, non-EI eligible
Location(s):
- Vernon
- Coldstream
- Armstrong
- Enderby
- Lumby
- Cherryville
Contact:
NexusBC Community Resource Centre Society, email or 250-545-0585
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YMCA Youth Works
Essential skills and job readiness training program for eligible youth
Duration:
- Three weeks essential skills and job readiness training
- Three months’ work experience
- 12 weeks follow-up support
Services/ Programs:
- Essential skills training
- Job readiness training
- Short term occupational certificate training
- Work experience with wage subsidy
- Job placement and follow-up support
Eligibility:
- Unemployed, non-EI eligible, and
- Youth (15-29 years, inclusive)
Location(s):
- Central Okanagan
- Kelowna and outlying communities of Peachland, West Kelowna and Lake Country
Contact:
YMCA of Okanagan, email or 250-861-5627
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Jobs in Demand: Integrated Skills Training for Youth with Disabilities
Job readiness and essential skills training program for eligible youth with disabilities; program targets training to meet high-demand occupations including security, social serves and hospitality and service
Duration:
- Eight weeks assessment and training
- Minimum 12 weeks job placement and follow-up
Services/ Programs:
- Job readiness training
- Essential skills training
- Short term certificate
- Sector-specific training
- Work/education placement
- Follow-up support
Eligibility:
- Unemployed, non-EI eligible, and
- Youth with disabilities
Location(s):
Contact:
Open Door Social Services Society, email or 250-377-3670 (Kamloops North Shore) or 250-434-9441 (Kamloops South Shore)
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Get Youth Working
Provides entry-level job placements for eligible youth in retail and tourism, early childhood education and construction related occupations
Duration:
- 3-6 months’ job placement
Services/ Programs:
- Job placements with wage subsidy
- Short term certificate training
- Post-placement support
Eligibility:
- Unemployed, non-EI eligible, and
- Youth (15-29 years, inclusive)
Location(s):
- Armstrong
- Chase
- Clearwater
- Coldstream
- Enderby
- Kamloops
- Kelowna
- Lake Country
- Lillooet
- Lytton
- Malakwa
- Merritt
- Naramata
- Okanagan Falls
- Oliver
- Osoyoos
- Oyama
- Peachland
- Penticton
- Princeton
- Revelstoke
- Salmon Arm
- Savona
- Seymour Arm
- Sicamous
- Sorrento
- Summerland
- Vernon
- West Kelowna
Contact:
Bowman Employment Services Inc., email or 1-877-866-3100
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Essential Skills Training - Workplace Literacy and Workplace Communication
Essential skills training program for eligible participants
Duration:
- Six weeks essential skills training
- Four weeks supported job placement
- Up to 8 weeks of follow-up support
Services/ Programs:
- Essential skills training
- Supported work placement
- Follow-up support
Eligibility:
- Unemployed, non-EI eligible
Location(s):
- Kelowna
- West Kelowna
- Peachland
- Lake Country
Contact:
Kelowna Community Resources Society, email or 250-763-8008
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Job Readiness in the 21st Century
Job readiness training for specialized populations
Duration:
- Six weeks job readiness training
- Four weeks supported job placement
- Up to 8 weeks of follow-up support
Services/Programs:
- Job readiness training
- Supported work placements
- Follow-up support
Eligibility:
- Unemployed, non-EI eligible
- Persons with disabilities
- Older workers
- Immigrants
Location(s)
- Kelowna
- West Kelowna
- Peachland
- Lake Country
Contact:
Kelowna Community Resources Society, email or 250-763-8008
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Indigenous Business and Entrepreneurship and Skills Training Program (BEST)
Entrepreneurial skills training for eligible Indigenous persons, with a focus on youth and persons with disabilities.
Duration:
- Two weeks entrepreneurial training
Services/ Programs:
- Entrepreneurial training workshops
- Personalized, one-on-one service
- Mentoring
- Business plan development and funding applications
Eligibility:
- Unemployed, non-EI eligible, and
- Indigenous persons and/or
- Youth and/or
- Persons with disabilities
Location(s):
- Merritt (Lower Nicola Indian Band, Keremeos, Kelowna, Kamloops and Osoyoos)
Contact:
Canadian Centre for Aboriginal Entrepreneurship (CCAE) or 250 352-3878
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Women in Trades Training
Red Seal trades exploration program for eligible women. Also provides laddering to employment or further foundation technical training for successful participants.
Duration:
Services/ Programs:
- Essential skills training
- Job readiness training
- Short term certificate training
- Connection to employers
- Next step support
Eligibility:
- Unemployed, non-EI eligible, and
- Women
Location(s):
Contact:
Thompson Rivers University or 250 371-5658
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Okanagan College Women in Trades Training
Provides an exploration of trades, laddering to employment or further foundation technical training for eligible participants.
Duration:
Services/ Programs:
- Trades training
- Mentoring
- Employment readiness services and supports
Eligibility:
- Unemployed, non-EI eligible, and
- Women
Location(s):
- Penticton, Kelowna, Vernon and Salmon Arm
Contact:
Okanagan College, email, 1-877-755-2266 Ext. 4825 or 250 762-5445 Ext. 4825
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Skilled Trades Employment Program (STEP) – Thompson Okanagan
Provides one-to-one construction employment placement and related supports for eligible participants.
Services/Programs:
- Job placement and apprenticeship connections
- Short term certificate training
- Workplace supports (tools and boots)
Eligibility:
- Unemployed, Non-EI eligible
- Priority given to those eligible participants who are under-represented in the trades and self-identified as Indigenous persons and/or immigrants and/or women and/or youth (age 15-29, inclusive)
Location(s):
- Kelowna, Penticton and Kamloops, with service to surrounding communities
Contact:
Skilled Trades Employment Program (B.C. Construction Association), email or 250 372-3364 (Kamloops), 250 491-7330 (Kelowna), 250 505-6806 (Nelson), 250 809-2288 (Penticton)
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Bridging to Trades
Introduces eligible Indigenous persons to trades exploration courses and related essential skills
Duration:
Services/Programs:
- Trades exploration
- Essential skills
- Employment readiness training
- Short term industry certificates
Eligibility:
- Unemployed, non-EI eligible, and
- Indigenous persons
Location(s):
- All regions (mobile training)
Contact:
Nicola Valley Institute of Technology or email
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