Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) Society’s Job Options BC program in White Rock/South Surrey is providing opportunities for unemployed non-EI British Columbians 18 years of age or older.
If you’re looking to get into the job market, then this program is for you.
The eligibility criteria for Job Options BC program are:
• Unemployed British Columbians who are Landed Immigrants or Canadian Citizens and aren’t attending school
• Non-EI receivers who haven’t established a regular Employment Insurance claim in the last 3 years; and haven’t established a maternity or parental claim in the past 5 years
• Individuals who are most likely to benefit from long term job search help, supported work experience and follow-up support services
Funded through the Canada – B.C. Labour Market Agreement, the program offers:
• 4 to 6 weeks of facilitated group work followed by 4 to 6 weeks of work experience options to a maximum of 10 weeks
• Training allowances for 4 to 6 weeks of group work
• Preparation for employment, or where appropriate, further training and up to 6 months follow up support
• Opportunity to train and work with a BC employer
The next session starts on January 12th, 2015 and intake is ongoing. For more information, please contact us at Job Options BC Program: PICS Society #206-1461 Johnston Road, White Rock, V4B 3Z4, 604.531.8299, Fax 604.531.9057, [email protected].
