Northeast
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 Northeast region is expected to have 10,700 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
Acquiring Community-based Employment Skills (ACES)
Acquiring Community-based Employment Skills (ACES) provides certificate-based training, employment readiness workshops and job placements and support. It is offered in person and online, with group learning and individualized training plans.
Training locations:
- Fort St. John
Contact:
Connective, email or 604-872-5471
Computer Skills for the Office Short Certificate Program for Immigrant and Racialized Women
This 34-week online Computer Skills for the Office Short Certificate Program for Immigrant and Racialized Women focuses on comprehensive skills and pre-employment training for entry or transition to office administrative positions.
Training locations:
- Virtual
Contact:
Langara College, email or 604-218-8206
Essential Service Worker/Early Childhood Educator Assistant Training Program
Provides young adults with skills training for employment in the social services sector, including social and community support workers, home support workers and early childhood education assistants.
Training locations:
- Quesnel
- Williams Lake
- 100 Mile House
- Chetwynd
- Tumbler Ridge
- Dawson Creek
- Fort St. John
Contact:
Horton Ventures, email or 1-833-378-1893
Learn Innovate Transform (LIT) Program
Delivers individualized skills training services for at-risk young adults. Participants receive employment readiness skills, life skills, wraparound supports, a warehousing certification and safety tickets for their identified target industry.
Training locations:
- Fort St. John
- Virtual
Contact:
Employment Connections North Corp., email or 250-787-0024 or 1-855-987-0024
Securit
Securit prepares individuals over the course of 12 weeks for a wide range of entry level positions in the security industry. It also provides supports as required for childcare, accommodations and mental and emotional health.
Training locations:
- Northeast region
Contact:
Canadian Vocational Training Centre, email or 1-888-348-2207 or 1-250-596-1575
STAGES
STAGES supports young adults to achieve confidence through the development of foundational skills for employment, occupational training and certifications and strategies to develop future career paths for rewarding and in-demand occupations.
Training locations:
- Dawson Creek
- Chetwynd
- Tumbler Ridge Virtual
Contact:
Outlines for Life Society, email or 250-782-6800
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:
- Dawson
- Fort Nelson
- Fort St. John
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.
