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

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

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.