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WorkBC Vernon
WorkBC Vernon5 days ago
Reminder: the next cohort of In Motion & Momentum+ (IM&M+) starts November 17th! ✨

IM&M+ is a transformational 10-week career development program.

This program is radically participant-centred and solutions-focused.

We meet you where you’re at, and the pressure to “find a job immediately” is taken away: whatever you want your goal to be, that’s the goal of the program.

We want you to live the life you want to live, and through IM&M+ you’re given support and time to figure out what that may be.

In Motion & Momentum+ is created and powered by the Canadian Career Development Foundation.

If this program interests you, please reach out to our team at:

📱 250-545-2215 ext. 230
📨info-vernon@workbc.ca

Canadian Career Development Foundation

#immplus #inmotionandmomentum #ccdf
WorkBC Vernon
WorkBC Vernon1 week ago
📣 We can help save employers time & money, reduce risk, and build the right workforce!

Whether you are a not for profit, a small business owner or a hiring manager, this session will show you how to leverage programs and subsidies to build a stronger, more sustainable workforce.

What We’ll Cover:

Wage Subsidies: Learn about how our Wage Subsidy program can support you in hiring employees for fit and not just experience.

Unpaid Work Experience: Discover how to provide short-term work experience opportunities that support both the job seeker and your organization.

Customized Employment: Explore "job carving" and specialized supports that match the right person to the right tasks, increasing overall productivity.

Ongoing Retention Support: See how WorkBC stays involved to ensure your new hire transitions smoothly into your company culture.

Upcoming Date: Tuesday, October 27th, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Location: Virtual (The Teams Meeting link will be sent out via email prior to each information session).

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/workbc-employer-information-session-tickets-2002457186349?aff=oddtdtcreator
WorkBC Vernon
WorkBC Vernon1 week ago
The Wage Subsidy Program through WorkBC helps cover a portion of employee wages in exchange for on-the-job training and work experience.

Benefits for Employers:

- Reduce cost of hiring and training new employees
- Get coverage of a portion of employee wages
- Fill vacant positions
- Get disability supports to reduce work-related barriers for employees

WorkBC Client Vaughn said "I thought that doors were closed to me but through this Wage Subsidy program it has made me more aware of the open doors." ✨

Through the WorkBC Wage Subsidy program, a local business was provided with a subsidy that covered a portion of Vaughn's wage while he learned the new job. This allowed the business to expand its workforce with help to offset the costs to invest in the training and development of a new hire.

Contact our Wage Subsidy team at 250-545-2215 x230 to learn more (or read about how our Wage Subsidy Program could potentially help you here!)
WorkBC Vernon
WorkBC Vernon2 weeks ago
WorkBC Vernon is excited to announce the next cohort of In Motion & Momentum+ (IM&M+) starts November 17th! ✨

IM&M+ is a transformational 10-week career development program.

This program is radically participant-centred and solutions-focused.

We meet you where you’re at, and the pressure to “find a job immediately” is taken away: whatever you want your goal to be, that’s the goal of the program.

We want you to live the life you want to live, and through IM&M+ you’re given support and time to figure out what that may be.

In Motion & Momentum+ is created and powered by the Canadian Career Development Foundation.

If this program interests you, please reach out to our team at:

📱 250-545-2215 ext. 230
📨info-vernon@workbc.ca

Canadian Career Development Foundation

#immplus #inmotionandmomentum #ccdf
WorkBC Vernon
WorkBC Vernon2 weeks ago
Thank you Pleasant Valley Secondary School for including WorkBC in the Fall Wellness Fair last week!

WorkBC has an outreach office in Armstrong, located at 2540 Pleasant Valley Blvd.

Our Armstrong Outreach Office is open by appointment on Tuesdays and Thursdays each week.

#ArmstrongBC #WorkBC #CareerDevelopment
WorkBC Vernon
WorkBC Vernon3 weeks ago
We can help save employers time & money, reduce risk, and build the right workforce!

Whether you are a not for profit, a small business owner or a hiring manager, this session will show you how to leverage programs and subsidies to build a stronger, more sustainable workforce.

What We’ll Cover:

Wage Subsidies: Learn about how our Wage Subsidy program can support you in hiring employees for fit and not just experience.

Unpaid Work Experience: Discover how to provide short-term work experience opportunities that support both the job seeker and your organization.

Customized Employment: Explore "job carving" and specialized supports that match the right person to the right tasks, increasing overall productivity.

Ongoing Retention Support: See how WorkBC stays involved to ensure your new hire transitions smoothly into your company culture.

Upcoming Dates: Tuesday, October 27th and Tuesday, November 24th, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Location: Virtual (The Teams Meeting link will be sent out via email prior to each information session).

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2002457065989?aff=oddtdtcreator

#EmployerInfoSession #EmployerSupport