Employment Services - Central Okanagan
Employment and Immigrant and Refugee Services
Provided by Kelowna Community Resources (KCR)
Employment services and resources for residents in the Okanagan Area
Employment Services offers three training programs to help those who are unemployed or underemployed and are seeking to improve their attachment to the labour force. With these programs, the goals are to help identify career goals and assist with job search, resume, cover letter, interview skills, and other job-relevant skills. The programs offered are:
- Skills Training for Employment Program (STEPS): STEPs Program supports vulnerable individuals to employment through Skills Training and Employment supports so that they can achieve Sustainable Employment.
- Options 55+: Is specifically designed to assist job seekers 55 years of age or better to re-enter the workforce. This program provides you with what you need to be successful: One-to-one support, group training modules and workshops, computer training, assistance in job search and much more. In addition, we partner with local community agencies, provide follow-up support and assist you to attain skills training to prepare for work in your chosen career. All services are customized to what you need!
- Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants Program: Provides services to help immigrants find skilled employment in BC that uses the education and experience they bring to Canada. Customized to participant needs, including support specific to in-demand occupations. All training programs are free. Services are provided to residents of Kelowna, Lake Country, Vernon, Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Revelstoke, Kamloops, Peachland, Summerland, Penticton, Princeton, and Osoyoos.
250-763-8008
Public email: employmentservices@kcr.ca
Website: https://kcr.ca/employment-services/
620 Leon Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1Y 9T2
Service is available in English.
Cost: No cost
Referral options:
- Self-referral
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Service area: Kelowna, Lake Country, Oyama, Peachland, West Kelowna + show cities
Ways to Access
- Provided by phone
- Provided online: email / video / on-line
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