ESS PROGRAM—Thompson-Okanagan

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

Location(s):

• Vernon
• Coldstream
• Armstrong
• Enderby
• Lumby
• Cherryville

Contact:

NexusBC Community Resource Centre Society, email or 250-545-0585

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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 and
• Youth with disabilities

Location(s):

• Kamloops

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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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

 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
• 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 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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