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The British Columbia Labour Market Outlook estimates 77 percent of all job openings in the next 10 years will require post-secondary education, specialized training, or demonstrated leadership experience. The Cariboo region is expected to have 21,700 job openings over the next decade.

The programs outlined below aim to assist individuals facing multiple barriers in gaining the skills needed to participate in the labour market, secure sustainable employment, or move on to further education or training that can benefit their lives.  

75 percent of participants were employed at program exit and 20 percent were pursuing further education, for a total positive outcome of 95 percent.

Accounting & Payroll Certificate for Multi-Barriered Persons Training Project

This certificate program offers participants customized training, a job practicum, job search support and follow up services. It takes place both in person and online over 23 weeks.

Training locations: 

  • Virtual

Contact:
Insignia College or 778-695-7030

Wildland Firefighting and Silviculture Training (WFST) 

The eight-week Wildland Firefighting & Silviculture Training program introduces participants to a variety of possible career paths in the natural resource sector through a combination of classroom and hands-on instruction. Covering 16 valuable industry certifications, participants will gain the skills, support and connections to launch a fulfilling career in wildland firefighting or other field-based forestry roles.

Training locations:

  • Prince George

Contact:
Stillwater Consulting Ltd, email

Work Connect Program 

The Work Connect Program is specialized in moving individuals towards their goals through a personalized, client centered approach. By identifying why gaining or maintaining employment has been difficult, we work collaboratively to remove the barriers to success! This program is designed to allow us to take the time to connect with our clients so that we can help connect them to the workforce.

Training locations:

  • Mackenzie
  • Prince George
  • Valemount

Contact:
Workforce Development Consulting Services, email or 250-564-8044

This project is funded by the Government of B.C. through the Future Ready Action Plan and the Government of Canada.

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