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Are you:
- Looking for work and don't have the required training?
- Currently collecting Employment Insurance (EI) or have you been on EI in the last 3 years, or have you collected maternity/parental benefits within the last five years?
- Thinking of returning to school?
There may be sponsorship opportunities with Service Canada. If you are planning to return to school you will need to meet with an Employment Counsellor to discuss your career goals and options.
If you would like to schedule an appointment or if you have questions regarding your employment plans, please call the Upper Skeena Development Centre to schedule an appointment with Employment Counsellor Carrie Hobenshield or Alishia Benson.
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Tips for Finding Employment:
- Employment Leads - where to look (ie. Newspapers, job bank, radio)
- Employment Referrals - leave your resume with us and we will forward it to potential employers
- Labour Market Information - what employment opportunities are there for you in the current job market?
- Targeted Wage Subsidies - are you eligible for on-the-job training and experience?
Preparing Resumes and Cover Letters:
- How to tailor resumes and cover letters to the job application
- What you should/should not include
- Identifying your skills inventory
Networking:
- Who to talk to and how to do it
Exploring Funding Opportunities:
- What programs are available for your needs?
- Criteria required to apply
Developing an Individualized Education Action Plan:
- What kind of training do you want to take?
- Explore the labour market - will your training lead to full-time employment?
- Have you been able to access all the funding agencies available to you?
What to expect when you come to see one of our Employment Counsellors:
- Initial Interview - we'll spend some time identifying your needs. Discussions will identify self-employment, on-the-job experience and skill enhancement options.
- Explore funding opportunities and research criteria
- Awareness of training programs that can be supported by funding agencies. Most programs should be not university transfer or more than a year in length unless there is a certificate at the end of the first year. The program you choose should have a high employability rate - we want you employed!
- Length of time it takes to process your funding request is usually three weeks, so the sooner you come in the better!
Job Gems:
A great way to get noticed by employers and show you have what it takes can come in the form of a certificate. To an employer, a certificate shows that you are seriously interested in the job and that you have the know-how to jump right into work. For you, basic skills training can open a lot of doors and, hopefully, put some money in your pockets. Ensure successful completion of all your basic skills training courses are recognized in the form of a certificate.