Boundary communities benefit from new jobs program
By Contributor
Grand Forks, Greenwood and Midway could benefit from a $4.3 million injection of cash as the Province is seeking proposals to provide additional funding for Job Options BC training programs to help people find and keep employment in small, rural communities.
Job Options BC is targeted to unemployed British Columbians who are non-Employment Insurance clients. Up to 10 weeks of group and individual programming is available, including short-term training and work experience that prepares participants for new employment, or further training.
The program includes four to six weeks of group activities, including assessment, life skills, job-finding clubs and employability skills (job search, basic skills upgrading, computer training, and short term skill training). Groups usually include 10 to 12 participants.
Further skills training and/or work experience during the remainder of the program includes employer, community-based or volunteer work experience. This provides the opportunity for participants to learn skills to assist their search for paid employment.
The funding will be provided over three years.
Learn more
- Interested service providers can find further details on the eligibility and program requirements of this new Request for Proposals at: http://www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca
- Job Options BC: http://www.aved.gov.bc.ca/job_options_bc/welcome.htm
Proposals to offer the Job Options BC training program for job-seekers are also being sought for Oliver, Osoyoos, Kettle Valley, Keremeos and Princeton.
