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Jan. 18, 2025 OFA Basic is now open for registration!

Occupational First Aid Basic (previously Level 1) is open for registration for January 18th, 2025 at the Princeton Skills Centre. Call us at (250)295-4051 to sign up and ensure your seat!!       

Course runs January 18, 2025 from 8:30am-4:30pm for $190.00 +GST   

Due to regulation changes, OFA Level 1 has been renamed OFA Basic  

 

                              

NOV 2nd Occupational First Aid SPACES AVAILABLE!!

Join us for WORK SAFE BC Occupational First Aid: 830-4:30.

Call us to secure your spot today! 250-295-4051

 

Envirogreen Receives Appreciation from WorkBC Princeton

WorkBC Princeton gives ENVIROGREEN TECHNOLOGIES LTD a Certificate to acknowledge leadership in supporting and building inclusive and accessible workplaces!

MATRIX is ReLOADED!!! APPLY TODAY for Fall Session Start October 21st, 2024

Do you know someone 16-29 yrs who could use a morale boost on their way to a brighter future? How about some clear direction on employment?
 
Come see us!!! Fall is looking GOOD!!!
 
Starting soon😊
 
MATRIX ReLOADED!

Why hiring people with Disabilities is GOOD for Business!!

The Challenge… A Labour Shortage:

By 2029 BC Employers will need to fill an estimated 861,000 job openings. BC has an “Untapped” labour pool of 614,630 of working aged British Columbians that currently have a disability.

Across BC this September the spotlight is being put on this valuable resource that is not only good for business, its just plain good.  WorkBC services include customized employment services to create meaningful work as well as accessibility services providing access to any needed devices for working, and wage subsidies to open doors.  If you are interested in partnering with WorkBC to provide access to work for persons with disabilities, you have access right in this community. 

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EMPLOYABLE ME- Inspired Job Seekers with disabilities tell their job search  stories | Princeton and District Community Skills Centre

~JUNE is National Indigenous History Month~

National Indigenous History Month

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, a time to recognize the rich history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis.

About National Indigenous Peoples Day

For generations, many Indigenous groups and communities have celebrated their culture and heritage on June 21 or around that time of year because of the significance of the summer solstice as the longest day of the year.

National Aboriginal Day, now National Indigenous Peoples Day, was announced in 1996 by then Governor General of Canada, Roméo LeBlanc, through the Proclamation Declaring June 21 of Each Year as National Aboriginal Day. This was the result of consultations and statements of support for such a day made by various Indigenous groups:

  • in 1982, the National Indian Brotherhood, now the Assembly of First Nations, called for the creation of National Aboriginal Solidarity Day
  • in 1995, the Sacred Assembly, a national conference of Indigenous and non-Indigenous people chaired by Elijah Harper, called for a national holiday to celebrate the contributions of Indigenous Peoples
  • also in 1995, the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples recommended the designation of a National First Peoples Day

On June 21, 2017, the Prime Minister issued a statement announcing the intention to rename this day National Indigenous Peoples Day.

National Indigenous Peoples Day is part of the Celebrate Canada program, which also includes Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day on June 24, Canadian Multiculturalism Day on June 27 and Canada Day on July 1.

The Government of Canada provides funding opportunities for community celebratory events, as well as for commemorations on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Get involved

Every year, numerous activities are organized across the country on June 21 to showcase the richness and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultural expressions and stories.

Find an event or activity near you:

You can also download and share images for National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day, and stay connected on social media with the hashtag #NIHM2024 and #NIPD2024.

Related links

Upcoming First Aid Courses

OFA Level 1

June 20, 2024

Standard First Aid with CPR C

Monday & Tuesday June 24 & 25, 2024

 

Call the Skills Centre at 250-295-4051 for further details and registration

Its Job Fair Season

If you are an Employer wanting to connect with potential team members or a job seeker hoping for some “face time” with the business, then plan to attend April 30, 2024.

Employers, please register with WorkBC at 250-295-4051 so we can make sure we are set and ready for you.  Job Seekers brush your resume up by checking our resources at the WorkBC office.