Changing the “Channel” as you Re-invest in yourself!

Did you hear that? The sound of silence as you’re “rejected” for a role you believe you were perfect for. What’s that you said? “You felt they judged you for your age? Well then, Good Riddance and Get Lost Employer!  They don’t deserve the inner wisdom and gift of experience anyways! But wait… do you believe it too?  If so… how do you change your inner channel? How do you reinvent yourself, and more importantly think differently about yourself in this Labour Market?  

Millions of people wait. They wait for the Career to sunset to REinvent themselves. They wait for divorce,  tragedy, or a mid-life crisis. But why?  Why is tapping into yourself and digging in your own gold mine been banned as a life skill?  Has the media trained us into believing that life ends after 50? Does 50 look like it did 30 years ago? What was your image of a 50-something when you were a kid?  Who do you know that is living their Best life after 50, 60 or 70? The way we perceive our world and how the Job search treats us is up to us to explore.  

We believe it’s as important to have a revisit into your Career and Life Goals as working with a financial planner. Why do we leave it up to chance? Who’s in charge? IS destiny going to ensure you are living life to the fullest? Leaving it up to your”HR” manager to bring about your best? Do we even know how to support friends and colleagues through these growth milestones? Lets get wise in the Career Development field. Look up a Coach, and get to work!

To learn more about this, we went to the best. Liz Ryan is the Queen of the “ReINvention Roadmap”.  She is the CEO of the Human Workplace; it’s a training and consulting firm and a global movement with millions of members around the world. Listen below to her take on Job Search and Careers in your 50’s and beyond!  The Human Workplace’s mission is to reinvent work for people. We could agree more! 

Before you get busy. mining for gold, is your head and heart in the right space? Are you asking the right questions of yourself? DO you surround yourself with midlife game-changers? Have you read the stories of reinvention?

If you make Reinventing yourself your side hustle, we promise, you won’t regret the reinvestment! 

June is Pride Month in Canada.

Pride events celebrate diversity and the LGBTQ2S+ communities, acknowledge their history and achievements and continue the focus on fostering the rights and recognition that LGBTQ2S+ Canadians deserve.

From all of us at the WorkBC Centre, Happy Pride Month!
#Pride2022 #PrideMonth

When people of a community rally together it brings solidarity to the surface. It oozes a sense of pride and infuses visions of hope for a bright and promising future for the Town of Princeton.  Together this community is making the most out of its opportunity to make Princeton the Winner of Kraft Hockeyville 2022!

If Princeton were to win, the town arena would get a pre-season NHL game and a $250,000 financial infusion that would make a world of difference to the aging facility. The roof leaks so bad that hockey games have to be stopped to clean up the water.  Tires and plastic wrap are currently the band-aids of the moment.   The mezzanine and changerooms could use some help with that money, but the roof would likely take the lion’s share. BUT this is not the only win.

The win is important… but for weeks local heroes have been staging the scene to get into the TOP 4.  And then it was announced… we made the Top tier. In the last few days, the way this community has come together is nothing short of INSPIRED! Princeton and friends should be proud of the exceptional comradery felt in these times. 

Even in the darkest of times; the Fires of 2020 and the devastating Flood of 2021, people have stuck together, and helped one another and it is soul wonderful to see how everyone is working together in this competition! Below is our mayor leading the charge yet again with an Interview on a local radio show. Listen to the pride and authenticity in his voice, he proves to be a steadfast, truth-telling, dedicated leader with a legion of locals behind him 100% of the way!

The Princeton & District Community Skills Centre wants to acknowledge all of the heart and soul that make up this community! Sending out a BIG Kudos to our town, families, businesses, friends, and to all of those who still believe in the power of a small group of people… May this story of “Community Heart” be with you always.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the support provided to a person who may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health crisis. The Mental Health Commission of Canada reports that one in every five Canadians experiences a mental health problem within a given year. While we often know a lot about physical illness, there tends to be less knowledge about mental health or substance use problems. This lack of understanding leads to fear and negative attitudes towards individuals living with these problems. It prevents people from seeking help for themselves and from providing appropriate support to people around them.

Join Us:  June 6 & 7th 2022 at the Princeton Skills Centre.

DESCRIPTION: A 12-hour course taught over a 2 day period designed to support participants:

1. Better recognize mental health problems
2. Increase knowledge about appropriate treatments
3. Reduce stigma and increase confidence in helping others

*Participants receive full certification with the Mental Health Commission of Canada

The Princeton Skills Centre is a Proud Partner in this Program: Call Us today 250-295-4051 or Drop in @ 206 Vermilion Ave.

WORK BC is here for Employers!

 I am an employer. How can the wage subsidy help me?

 Wage subsidy offers employers opportunities to 

• Cover a portion of wages for employees
• Re-hire laid off employees
• Hire new employees
• Fill various hiring needs 
• Support existing operations or expansion
• Reduce work-related barriers for an employee with disabilities

 Subsidy rates range, depending on an individual’s situation. You can also contact your WorkBC Centre to discuss the wage subsidy program.

I am an employer. How do I apply for WorkBC Wage Subsidy?

There are two ways to access WorkBC Wage Subsidy. First, find out if you are eligible.  Then you can either:

• Have a candidate for a job? Apply today. It only takes a few minutes  
• Have a job but no candidate? Your local WorkBC Centre can help and match you with a suitable local job seeker

International Women’s Day is March 8. This year’s theme is #BreakTheBias, which is something we think about a lot at Lean In.

You can’t talk about bias without addressing the deeply biased systems that hold women back. Women do over half of the world’s work, and a majority of all domestic labor, but own only a third of the world’s wealth. Women, and especially women of color, are paid markedly less than white men for similar work—and most economists agree that this gender pay gap exists even when you control for factors like education, experience, and industry.

Bias also has a material impact on women’s day-to-day work experiences. Women are less likely than men to get the first critical promotion to manager and, as a result, are less likely to advance to senior leadership. Women are more likely to have their competence challenged and their leadership skills questioned. And on top of all this, women with traditionally marginalized identities are often on the receiving end of disrespectful comments, such as hearing surprise at their language skills. All of this makes work more stressful for women and makes it harder for women to do their jobs.

To break the cycle of bias that holds women back, we need to change the culture of work. That means we need all employees, at all levels, to know how to avoid and challenge biased behavior, and how to practice allyship. Creating a culture where all women feel supported and valued at work requires getting both of these critical pieces right.

We have work to do on both fronts. Right now, we see two concerning gaps in our research. Although 73% of women experience everyday bias at work, only 22% of employees say they see biased behavior in their organization—and those who do rarely speak up. And while 77% of white employees consider themselves allies to women of color at work, relatively few are taking action. Only about 30% of white employees take a public stand to support racial equity, and just 10% mentor or sponsor a woman of color.

That’s where Lean In’s programs come in. 50 Ways to Fight Bias takes the guesswork out of identifying and challenging bias. The program has grown to include over 100 intersectional examples of bias with specific recommendations for what employees can say and do. Allyship at Work teaches employees to recognize their privilege and introduces them to research-backed steps they can take to show up as allies. Together, these two programs demystify big ideas and give employees the practical tools they need to step up as change agents.

Take meetings, for example—something that happens every day. It is important to speak up when a woman is interrupted, has her idea co-opted by a coworker, or has her judgment unfairly questioned. But challenging bias in the moment isn’t enough. Employees also need to take proactive steps to make meetings more inclusive. This starts with making sure the right people are invited to meetings, with an eye toward including diverse perspectives. It also means making sure everyone’s ideas are heard—for example, by structuring meetings so everyone gets to speak or creating opportunities to contribute via chat or email.

Many of the steps we recommend in 50 Ways to Fight Bias and Allyship at Work are simple. But they can have a huge impact. When employees take meaningful action, it doesn’t just help one colleague at a time. It creates a ripple effect in organizations by inspiring other people to step up as change agents, too. And research shows that companies can only realize the full benefits of diversity—happier teams, greater innovation, higher profits—when all women, and all employees, feel respected and valued at work.

To learn more about Lean In employee training programs:
– Visit 50 Ways to Fight Bias or sign up for a moderator training
– Visit Allyship at Work or sign up for a moderator training

Are you a parent or guardian looking to start the career conversation with your youth? 

New WorkBC webinars can help! WorkBC is partnering with the CES Career Education Society to facilitate upcoming evening sessions for parents and guardians.

Each one-hour virtual session will help you:

• Understand career exploration and planning.
• Be better equipped to guide your youth while they explore their future.
• Get tips on how to approach the conversation. 

Register today – select the date that works best for you! 
January 20, 2022 | February 8, 2022 | February 17, 2022 | March 1, 2022 | March 10, 2022

Please see the digital flyer for more information.