WorkBC Princeton Celebrates Winning Service! 

Edythe works as a Job Coach & Support Worker for Princeton & District Community Services Society and has been there for a little over a year. With a background in training & curriculum development, she assists clients to achieve goals for positive growth. 

She helps to create opportunities for her clients to be considered for employment; such as; assessing the workplace for client accommodations or using assistive technology, assisting clients to learn tasks, to provide consistent job coaching and ensure clear communication is made between the employer and employee.  She explains “Pro Moments” happen often and ensures fun and a having a blast is included in her “training” approach! 

Edythe credits Princeton & District Community Services Culture of “Teamwork” and acknowledges their “Innovation”. It encourages her to create a fun atmosphere for training, fosters trust and builds client relations.  Gloria Gagnon, Employment Program Director for PDCSS says “Edythe excels at her job because she lights up, in both her heart and eyes, which the clients can feel”. 

Edythe describes the “Why” in her work; “When clients have everyday growth, that my why”.  She also speaks to the special Dynamic that is cultivated between clients and staff.   

Edythe recalled a time when she and her client were in WorkBC and she saw a poster for a JOB FAIR in Penticton.  She quickly decided that her clients (3 of them) needed to be apart of this experience! 

In short order Edythe arranged the community bus and had her clients sign up for a WorkBC Job Fair Workshop to prepare for the Job Fair adventure. With Edythe’s focus and coaching skills, clients began practicing there new Job Fair Prep skills, WorkBC provided access to free interview clothing through Princeton Hospital Auxiliary.  At WorkBC they had resumes copied and then they were off to the Job Fair in Penticton.

Her clients were prepared to shine, sell their skills, and ask questions about the jobs available. They handed out their resumes, every last one of them!   Edythe truly is a gift to her clients and our community; helping to creating inclusive workplaces and equitable opportunities for all the clients she so passionately serves!!  Thank you Edythe, from the WorkBC team in Princeton!!

Grant Hardy​ visits Whistler, B.C. to learn more about the Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program, and meet with entrepreneur Kevin Dufresne and his business mentors in the program. Community Futures British Columbia​ provides eligible entrepreneurs Business Training, Coaching and Accommodations for Diverse Abilities! 

If you have any questions regarding Entrepreneurship call WorkBC today @ 250-295-4051

“Nothing about us…without us”: the Accessible Canada Act will be implemented in partnership with persons with disabilities and the disability community.

Accessible Canada Act

Vision

Proactively eliminate and prevent barriers and ensure greater opportunities for persons with disabilities.

Accessibility in Canada is about creating communities, workplaces and services that enable everyone to participate fully in society without barriers.

According to the 2017 Canadian Survey on Disability, more than 6 million Canadians aged 15 and over (22% of the population) identify as having a disability, and it is expected actual numbers are likely higher. Only 59% of Canadians with disabilities aged 25 to 64 are employed compared to 80% of Canadians without disabilities. Persons with disabilities earn less than Canadians without disabilities (12% less for those with milder disabilities and 51% less for those with more severe disabilities) and are more likely to live in poverty.

The advocacy of disability stakeholders and organizations in Canada has been critical to promoting the rights of persons with disabilities. The Government of Canada is building on this legacy to improve accessibility and promote inclusion for everyone in Canada.

More than 6 million Canadians aged 15 and over have a disability.

Less than 60% of those aged 25 to 64 years have jobs.

Canadians with milder disabilities earn 12% less and those with more severe disabilities earn 51% less and they are more likely to live in poverty.

“Nothing without us”: the Accessible Canada Act will be implemented in partnership with persons with disabilities and the disability community.

Infographic Accessible Canada

Forklift Operator Training

Tuesday & Wednesday

September 8 & 9, 2020

$420.00 + GST

OFA Level 1

Saturday

September 26, 2020

$165.00 + GST

Register at the Princeton Skills Centre or phone 250-295-4051

We are pleased to announce dates for our upcoming courses!

• Forklift Training: Sept, 8th & 9th

• Seniors Computers: Sept, 21st -24th

• Occupational First Aid: Sept, 26th

• Foodsafe Level 1: Sept, 28th

Drop in or contact us for further details about how to save your spot and register today!

250-295-4051 or reception@princetoncsc.com

While the Princeton Skills Centre building is by design quite accessible, our Society has taken it a step further and has invested and undergone some accessibility changes to better serve our community.

We are very happy and proud to advise that we are now certified with a Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification.  This is a national rating system that uses trained professionals to evaluate meaningful access of commercial, institutional, and multi-unit residential buildings and sites.  Undergoing these improvements helps us better understand the barriers to physical accessibility, improved our access and helped to identify  barriers in our community, clients, customers, and employees.

In Canada, almost 50% of adults have or have experienced a permanent or temporary physical disability or  live with someone who has.  At the Princeton Skills Centre we have always had a warm welcome for our community and now we have an even more accessible space!

TRAINING IS BACK!!!

We are excited that First Aid Level 1  is on the Calendar for the end of  July as we safely resume our full suite of services!  In addition, we are putting together a Forklift Training Program for August.  If you, or someone you know are interested in any of these course offerings be sure to get your name on our LIST because there is LIMITED spaces available to ensure proper Protocols for COVID-19 are adhered to.   

Sign-up TODAY!

Email: reception@princetoncsc.com    Drop In:   206 Vermilion Ave, Princeton, BC   Call Us:  250-295-4051

Sprott Shaw is offering Princeton & Area locals an educational opportunity to advance in the High Opportunity Occupation of Health Care!  They will offer 8 spots to residents, application to be in before July 17th and this 29 week program will start August 24th! The great advantage is it will be offered via distance learning and the driving to and from classes has been eliminated. 

Health Care Assistants (HCAs) are prepared to work in both healthcare facilities and community agencies. In these roles they are important and valued members of the health care team. They promote and maintain the health, safety, independence, comfort and well-being of individuals and families. HCA’s provide personal care assistance and services in a caring manner that recognizes and supports the unique needs, abilities and backgrounds of clients. They work as members of a health care team in a variety of settings with direction and supervision from other health professionals.
The work done by HCAs is based on a set of fundamental values, beliefs and ethical principles that are consistently reflected in all aspects of their work with clients, families, team members and others.  Amongst these core values, beliefs and principles, which serve as foundations of HCA practice, are those related to:
• Human Beings
• Older Adults
• Health and Healing
• Healthcare
• Caring & Care giving
• The Family in Health and Healing
• Understanding Culture and Diversity

The HCA Program is designed to provide students with opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to function effectively as front-line care-givers, and respected members of the healthcare team, in community and facility settings. Under the direction and supervision of a health care professional, graduates provide person-centered care aimed at promoting and maintaining the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being of clients.

What a wonderful opportunity for our community !!!

Click on the flyer below to learn how you can apply!

HCA – Princeton 

Here are all the additional details:

HCA- Domestic- Program Outline np

Admissions Requirements Checklist – HCA (56)

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Well it is finally happening.  BC is going to gradually open back up for business and services and we are moving in this forward direction as well. We are thrilled to be able to re-open our doors to our community!

We will be planning for a June 1 reopening of our doors to the WorkBC Resource Centre and our meeting and office services….with modifications.

• There WILL be barriers & separation in place to protect staff and customers;
• There WILL be limits on the number of people in the centre and how they enter and exit the building;
• There WILL be administrative protocols in place such as signage to remind you of SOCIAL DISTANCING, PROPER COUGHING & SNEEZING ETIQUETTE, HANDWASHING / SANITIZING;
• There WILL be regular cleaning and sanitizing of frequently used surfaces such as counters, computers and printers.

We are planning on future training courses within protocols and these things are still under examination and discussion.

As always, we WILL be happy to see you and happy to serve you.

So Kudos and good for you…you’ve decided to explore some online training… terrific! This Brain work is # 2 on Psychology Today’s 10 Ways to Improve Your Brain Health.    As you begin to contemplate the requirements, time, and set-up for a great home learning experience, we have put together a few tips an for optimal learning environment.

8 Tips For Studying At Home Effectively:

1. Try Active Studying. Active studying is as simple as asking questions   before, during, and after study time. 
2. Get A Good Night’s Sleep
3.  Study At The Right Time for You 
4.  Have A Designated Study Area
5. Eat Properly 
6. Get Chores Out Of The Way 
7. Create A Timetable
8. Use A Timer

Whether you are learning for personal pleasure, wanting to enhance your career, planning a career shift or starting a side hustle, it’s clear… there are many options with varying degrees of difficulty to explore from home. Here are a few to get you started:

1.  2000 Free Courses from Top Institutions~
   • Berkley, MIT, & Harvard to name a few Here: Edx
2. UK’s Open Learn with over 900 courses
3. Over 90 courses in a variety of topics :  GCF Learn Free 
4.  Khan Academy
5. Google   has a Digital Garage, grow your business or jump start your career!
6. Digital Literacy from Microsoft 

With online learning we recommend Cybersafety first! Be sure to have a trusted computer security program working, never give payment options for FREE courses, and be sure to check out the site fully. See if it looks professional, has easy flow, and if you have to, google it and ask for reviews. Remember to be kind to yourself and check in with someone if your struggling to move through this new goal, timing is everything!  

Happy Learning Folks!