Job seekers are determined to prove having a physical disability or neurological condition shouldn’t make them unemployable. WorkBC joins the province in celebrating September as Disability Employment Month. We could not be more proud to advocate for and support people with disabilities in their Career Journey!
To get a better sense of the job seekers’ work search experience we just love the inspired program called “Employable Me”. Check out an episode here:
The Knowledge Network is the host of this season’s newest inspired Job Seekers. They begin airing Wednesday night, Sept 13th!
Check it out here:
https://www.knowledge.ca/program/employable-me
If you, or someone you know, may be encouraged to explore their Employability Options come and see us at WorkBC, Princeton. Call, email, or drop in Today!
If you are an employer looking for help covering the cost of training for new or current employees, you should consider this grant.
The goal of the B.C. Employer Training Grant is to help British Columbians access the skills training needed to adapt to the changing requirements of jobs and the labour market while encouraging employer involvement in the training of their employees.
Employers are eligible to receive up to $300,000 per fiscal year (April 1 – March 31).
ELIGIBLE EMPLOYERS?
All private and non-profit employers operating in B.C.
On June 27, we were joined by Sean Terrillon, Senior Policy and Program Manager of Employer Programs and Services, to explore every facet of the BC Employer Training Grant. Terrillon’s extensive knowledge and experience provided important insights into this funding opportunity, and empowered our members to navigate the grant application process with confidence and success.
What is the B.C. Employer Training Grant program?
What’s new? We’ve made some changes, including increased support for forest sector workers. Learn more.
The Province of British Columbia is committed to building a strong economy. A skilled workforce is essential for strong, sustainable and balanced growth. Building an agile and resilient workforce—one with the right mix of skills to respond to the evolving demands of the labour market—provides B.C. enterprises with a strategic competitive advantage for productivity and innovation.
For individual British Columbians, skills development increases participation in the labour market and provides a key to adapting to the changing world of work.
Receive up to $300,000 for Skills Training
The B.C. Employer Training Grant provides funding to small, medium and large enterprises to support skills training for their workforces, including prospective new hires.
The intent of this program is to help British Columbians access the skills training required to adapt to the labour market’s changing job requirements, while also encouraging employer involvement in skills training.
The Employer Training Grant helps employers pay for training, which in turn helps employees experience increased job security or move into better jobs.
Employers can apply as often as they need and receive 80 per cent of the cost of training up to $10,000 per employee, with a maximum annual amount per employer of $300,000.
Create a Business BCeID account. This provides secure electronic access to online government services
Identify who needs training and pick a training provider
*Important: Please apply early to help ensure you receive a decision on your application before the training start date. Most applicants will receive a decision on their application in two weeks. Training may begin before an employer receives a decision. If training begins and the application is denied, the employer will be responsible for all costs.
Additional Details:
Training must result in increased job security or a better job* for a current employee** once training is completed, or a job for an unemployed person.
The Province will reimburse employers 80 per cent of eligible training costs. The employer must contribute the remaining 20 per cent.
Employers are eligible to receive up to $10,000 per participant and up to $300,000 per fiscal year (April 1 – March 31).
At the time of application, participants must be unemployed, or employed by the applicant employer.**
Employers must submit their application on their own behalf, using their Business BCeID. Third parties cannot apply on an employer’s behalf.
Participants must submit their own Participant Information Forms before an application can be submitted. Employers cannot submit these on an employee’s behalf.
If approved, employers (not participants) are to pay for all costs in full and, after training has started, submit a reimbursement claim within 30 days.
Employee participants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada). Temporary foreign workers, international students, or other temporary residents are ineligible.
Training cannot be longer than 52 weeks in length. Note that the ETG does not fund diploma or degree programs, in full or in part.
*A “better job” is defined as:
Increased pay
Promotion or advancement to another position
Move from part-time to full-time employment
Move from temporary/casual/seasonal employment to permanent employment
** For employers looking to hire workers that have been directly or indirectly impacted by a downturn in the forest sector, the ETG may support training for participants employed by another employer at the time of application.
Priority is given to first-time applicants, small businesses, and applicants from regions and industries experiencing the greatest challenges acquiring skilled workers. Learn more about B.C.’s labour market and industries.
Meaningful Employment in Princeton with FOUNDRY & ONE SKY
The South Okanagan Similkameen Peer Support Worker is a member of the Foundry Penticton Team and offers peer–based mentoring and emotional support by sharing information and a lived experience perspective to young people ages 12-24, and works collaboratively with youth, their families, allies, and members of their care team. Reporting to the Peer supervisor & SOS Peer Coordinator, the Peer Support Worker plays a key role in getting youth connected to services. Peer support worker must demonstrate the ability to relate, establish and maintain trusting relationships with clients and support their engagement and participation in center activities. This position assists with the delivery of peer-based services and is responsible for the organizing and facilitation of groups, events and workshops for young people in the South Okanagan Similkameen. For more information check out here:
Whether you are job searching for your first job ever or in a while or searching for a new job, this Job Fair is the most comprehensive we have ever had.
Copper Mountain Mine, Castle Rock Farms (Cannabis Plant), Weyerhaeuser, Interior Health, School District 58 and many more are going to be at the WorkBC office on
If you are a job seeker, this is the perfect time to brush up and prepare to have some great face to face meetings. Watch for a Job Fair workshop in the coming weeks.
If you are an Employer and want to reserve a table at the Job Fair, and to learn of our support services for your operation, call Sharan at the WorkBC at 250-295-4051
Interior Health is hosting a hiring fair for their Food Services and Housekeeping divisions at the Penticton WorkBC Centre on Tuesday, January 24th, from 11 am – 3 pm. Drop in with a resume and a cover letter for an on-the-spot interview with hiring managers!
Did you know that our WorkBC Centre has everything you need to help you find a job? Whether it’s resume guidance, career counselling, workshops, or networking events, we have it all!
Check out our January edition of JOB-SEEKER for more details about our services.
