Work BC

As I mentioned in one of my recent posts, many people don’t realize how much of my day I spend connecting people with potential possibilities for jobs. In particular, I make a point to retweet job postings that come across my Twitter stream and/or any potential possibilities for contract work as well. But not only do I do this on Twitter, but I also spend some of my time every day connecting either students of mine or colleagues with potential opportunities for improvement. A little of the work behind closed curtains and very few people actually knew this until I published my blog post a couple of days ago.

One of the things I love about BC is that it has so many programs and agencies focused on helping people land jobs. For so many of my friends this is perhaps the toughest thing to do – ask for help. And there is specialized help out there focused on helping job seekers hone their skills, perfect their research and improve their resumes. Enter Work BC, the now consolidated agency for job seekers in British Columbia (and if I am not mistaken, part of the BC Jobs Plan).

The Employment Program of B.C. replaces four provincially funded employment programs and six programs funded under the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement with an integrated approach for British Columbians needing services. The new program will make it easier for people to find work and provide stability for their families through a wide range of integrated employment services and supports.

WorkBC Employment Services Centres
The first step in accessing the Employment Program of B.C.’s employment services and supports is to contact a WorkBC Employment Services Centre near you. You can find a WorkBC Centre using our interactive map or directory. WorkBC Employment Services Centres are located across the province and offer client-centred, integrated services and supports that are responsive, inclusive and accessible. The purpose of the centres is to support British Columbians in getting a job – as quickly as possible – and keeping it.

You can follow @WorkBC on Twitter for more information and/or check out their website.