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New OFA Level 1 Date

  OFA Level 1, Saturday June 12, 2021

Call 250-295-4051 to inquire/register or use the Contact Tab on this page.

First Aid Training Dates

Occupational First Aid Level 1

We now have two training dates to offer.

March 27, 2021 and April 17, 2021

Email, call or drop in @ the Princeton Skills Centre for registration details.

250-295-4051 | 206 Vermilion Avenue

BC Offers $7,500 for Small Business Online Sales Help

Applications open for $12 million COVID-19 relief fund

The B.C. government is offering qualifying small businesses up to $7,500 to build or upgrade their online sales portals to help get through the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Jobs Minister Ravi Kahlon announced the “launch online grant” program, with a portal at launchonline.ca open to take applications. The $12 million online sales fund is the second small business assistance program from the B.C. government’s $1.5 billion StrongerBC fund, announced before last fall’s election.

“Business practices that we thought were five to seven years away are here now,” Kahlon said Feb. 3, with online sales being the way for many to keep going.

Also the BC government announced yesterday, March 4th that they have “New Program Criteria” for their Small and Medium sized Business Recovery Grants. They are extending the grants to August 2021 or until funds are fully expended.  This could also help Princeton small business in a new way. More information is available here: Small and Medium Sized Business Grants

 

 

What’s happening @ WorkBC?

Hello Everyone!

If you’re wondering what is happening in our centres throughout the month of March –This is a glimpse into our webinars and events.  If anything interests you let us know how we can connect you with these incredible resources. Connect with us on our socials, call or drop in to see how easy it is to register and gain access to these valuable resources in your job search. 

This month’s edition honours International Women’s Day on March 8th.

Click the below picture or click this link: job-seeker March Edition!

 

CRA: Webinars on Benefits and Credits!!!

 

Canada Revenue Agency is offering

Live Webinars on Benefits and Credits

 

  1. Wednesday, March 10, 2021 from 6:00 – 7:30pm Pacific time (in French)
  2. Saturday, March 13, 2021 from 10:00 – 11:30am Pacific time

 

Don’t miss out on the benefits and credits to which you may be entitled. Some of the benefits and credits to which you may be eligible for are the Canada child benefit, Disability tax credit, Child disability benefit, Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax Credit, and the Canada Workers Benefit. If you do your taxes after the filing deadline, your payments could be delayed.

 

You can register for one of the above webinars by going to the below link and clicking on the link associated with the date of your choice.

https://canada.webex.com/canada/onstage/g.php?PRID=4f1473dfdd206ba0967b78ce55fe4326 (English)

https://canada.webex.com/canada/onstage/g.php?MTID=e3f29f6b7edc6637c1f291df159bcfb24 (French)

Hey Princeton…Commercial Driver Training Anyone? $$$ Could it be FREE? Ask us!

We have received notice that there may be a

$$$ Free $$$

Class 1 Commercial Truck Driver Training Program

in the works.  To see if you’re eligible and get your name on the list, check in with WorkBC Princeton for more details!! 

Drop in, Email or Call us TODAY!! 

250-295-4051

It’s Census time folks…Apply NOW!!!

Canada is Hiring!!! 

#32,000 jobs available to Canadians!

The census paints a portrait of Canada’s population and the places where we live. Information from the census will ensure that your community has the data it needs for planning schools, daycare, housing, hospitals, emergency services, roads, public transportation, and employment skills training.

Statistics Canada is currently hiring approximately 32,000 people for census enumerator and crew leader positions across Canada. Be part of a great undertaking and join the 2021 Census team!

JOIN THE CENSUS TEAM HERE!!!

 

BC Recovery Benefits Available NOW!!

BC RECOVERY BENEFITS!!

 

CLICK HERE TO GO TO SITE

Apply now for the BC Recovery Benefit, a one-time, tax-free payment of up to $1,000 for eligible families and single parents and up to $500 for eligible individuals. You have until June 30, 2021 to apply. 

Last updated: December 22, 2020

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How the benefit works

The BC Recovery Benefit (the benefit) is a one-time direct deposit payment for eligible families, single parents or individuals. Benefit eligibility is based on net income from your 2019 tax return. You must apply to receive the benefit.  

Benefit rates

The amount you’re eligible for will be automatically calculated based on your income when you apply.

Families and single parents

  • $1,000 for eligible families and single parents with a net income of up to $125,000
  • Reduced benefit amount for eligible families and single parents with a net income of up to $175,000

The benefit defines a family as an individual and their spouse or common-law partner, unless they are separated. Both people must be residents of B.C. on December 18, 2020. 

The benefit defines a single parent as an individual who is the principal caregiver to at least one child.

Individuals

  • $500 for eligible individuals with a net income of up to $62,500
  • Reduced benefit amount for eligible individuals with a net income of up to $87,500

Using 2019 income tax data

As with the B.C. Emergency Benefit for Workers, in order to prevent fraudulent claims, applicants must provide 2019 income tax data to receive the benefit.

British Columbians need support now, and if the benefit relied on 2020 income tax data, payment wouldn’t be possible until approximately fall 2021.


Determine your eligibility

General eligibility criteria

Generally, the benefit is available to people:

If you receive a payment and we later determine that you’re not eligible for it, you will be required to repay it.

Note: If you’re applying for the family benefit, your spouse or common-law partner must also meet the general eligibility criteria.