Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training News Archive»

Attendance at BC job fairs tops six figures

More than 134,000 British Columbians attended the BC Jobs Start Here job fairs to connect with employers and learn more about the job opportunities and skills-training tools and resources available in B.C. read more

Economy Education Families Saturday, April 13, 2013 10:15 AM

Business attraction toolkit now available online

Communities throughout British Columbia can take advantage of a new suite of online tools and resources to help them strengthen and diversify their local economies. read more

Economy Friday, April 12, 2013 10:51 AM

Funding supports training in welding and fabricating

The B.C. government is investing $403,615 to provide welding and metal fabrication training for people from First Nations communities under a Labour Market Sector Solutions (LMSS) partnership between the B.C. government and the Resource Training Organization (RTO). read more

Economy Education Multiculturalism Friday, April 12, 2013 8:45 AM

Province fulfilling Small Business Accord action items

Work is underway on four action items as part of the BC Small Business Accord, which was announced less than one month ago and aims to make B.C. the most business-friendly jurisdiction in Canada. read more

Economy Thursday, April 11, 2013 10:55 AM

Labour market analysis to support rural workforce

The government of British Columbia is investing more than $78,000 to help meet the labour market requirements of the province's rural communities under a partnership with the BC Rural Network (BCRN). read more

Economy Education Families Wednesday, April 10, 2013 10:00 AM

NAMCO BANDAI to open studio in Vancouver

NAMCO BANDAI Studios Inc. announced from Japan that its new subsidiary, NAMCO BANDAI Studios Vancouver Inc., will start operations in June. read more

Economy Wednesday, April 10, 2013 8:00 AM

Funding supports mining and environmental training

The B.C. government is investing $500,000 to extend a mining and environmental training project that will allow 35 people to receive the supports and services they need to find work in the mining or energy sectors. read more

Education Tuesday, April 9, 2013 10:45 AM

Multi-million dollar investment extends youth employment program

The Province of B.C. is investing $4,990,536 to extend a successful youth employment program to March 31, 2014, which will allow an additional 1,153 participants to take part in the program. read more

Education Families Tuesday, April 9, 2013 9:00 AM

COFI: Agreement in principle supports solid wood sector

Premier Christy Clark and forestry sector leaders committed to working together to identify and address the industry's skilled workforce needs and more on-the-job training for British Columbians. read more

Economy Friday, April 5, 2013 1:35 PM

B.C. invests $8.4 million to develop markets for B.C. wood products

Premier Christy Clark announced that government is investing $8.4 million to build new markets for B.C. wood products at home and in major markets around the globe, including China and India. read more

Economy Environment Friday, April 5, 2013 1:30 PM

B.C. extends food industry training program

A four-week training program that allows participants to work and gain employment in the high-demand food processing industry has been extended to allow an additional 120 people to receive training. read more

Economy Education Health Friday, April 5, 2013 11:30 AM

Regional forum to identify priority projects

A collaborative forum is bringing communities from Lytton to Clinton together to identify and advance their region's unique economic assets and competitive advantages. read more

Economy Friday, April 5, 2013 9:45 AM

Job numbers consistent with national trend

Along with the majority of Canada, B.C. experienced a decline in full-time employment in March. read more

Economy Friday, April 5, 2013 8:40 AM

Times of India Film Awards bring big benefits to B.C.

An estimated 400 million viewers in India and around the globe will be focused on Vancouver as the inaugural Times of India Film Awards (TOIFA) takes place this weekend. read more

Economy Multiculturalism Thursday, April 4, 2013 2:05 PM

Government invests $6.8 million to expand Job Match program

Government is investing in a $6.8-million partnership with the BC Construction Association (BCCA) to expand the Job Match program so more unemployed British Columbians can get back into the workforce. read more

Economy Education Thursday, April 4, 2013 12:47 PM

Province commits funding for Aboriginal tourism

The Province of British Columbia has provided $1 million to support the growth of Aboriginal tourism in B.C. read more

Economy Multiculturalism Thursday, April 4, 2013 12:30 PM

Labour market analysis to support forestry workforce

The B.C. government is investing $126,500 to help build and expand the province's forestry workforce under a Labour Market Partnerships Program agreement with the Council of Forest Industries (COFI). read more

Economy Environment Thursday, April 4, 2013 8:45 AM

Heating communities with what's left behind

A program that helps rural communities turn wood waste into heat for buildings and homes is being expanded throughout the Interior. read more

Economy Environment Families Thursday, April 4, 2013 8:30 AM

Final BC job fair concludes with record attendance for province tour

The 47th and final BC Jobs Start Here job fair kicks off in Vancouver, giving thousands of local job seekers the chance to connect with employers and find information about job opportunities, career trends, skills training and more. read more

Economy Families Thursday, March 28, 2013 11:30 AM

New program to deliver essential skills at TRU-WL

Government is providing more than $1 million to Thompson Rivers University-Williams Lake (TRU-WL) for a new Cariboo Chilcotin Skills Training Project. read more

Economy Education Multiculturalism Wednesday, March 27, 2013 2:17 PM