Hi Job Seekers,

It's that time of year - lots of people are graduating from post secondary schools this month, and more people are entering the job market.

In our April edition of Career Path, we've highlighted some great free services, training opportunities, career events and workshops that can help you find a job. 

Wishing you luck and success in your job search!

The YWCA Employment Team

YWCA Employment Services are here help you gain the skills, confidence and experience you need to find a job or move to further training. The team works with all job seekers, from those looking to upgrade their skills to be competitive in the job market, to those looking for a new career. 

Check out the list of YWCA employment programs and services today. 

APR 15 | Preparing for Job Interviews | A Free Virtual Workshop
APR 15 | Who's Hiring? Developmental Disabilities Association
APR 22 | Virtual Hiring Fair - Canada Post Letter Carriers
APR 23 | Virtual Employer Information Session with TD Bank
APR 27 | Careers with the City of Burnaby – Virtual Info Session
APR 27 | WorkBC Wage Subsidy for Job Seekers: Bi-Weekly Info Sessions
APR 28 | O2E Brands Hiring Event
APR 29 | Careers in Gaming, Film & Animation: A Virtual Panel Discussion

Don't forget to bookmark our  page so you're always in the know about what events are coming up!
 

Career Planning Series
April 13, 2021 | 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

This workshop series will help you discover which careers and work environments are best suited for your personality, skills, values and interests. 
 

Want to learn about what kind of workshops WorkBC Centres run? Check out our list here.

You can stay updated on all the workshops that we provide every month by checking out our Workshop Calendar.

Featured Episode:

Graduated Post-Secondary - What Now?

If you've recently completed your post-secondary education and you're wondering what's next, this episode is for you. We talk to four employment experts (Abraham Asrat - Manager, Employer and Alumni Engagement at UBC, Deanne Esdale - Communications Lead, Career Education Specialist at SFU, Rosie Forth - Job Developer & Coordinator at Drive Youth Employment Services and Marcus Tang - Youth Case Manager at WorkBC Centre North Vancouver) about their advice for new grads kickstarting their careers; covering how important it is to normalize uncertainty, what kinds of resources are out there, how you can stay connected during COVID-19 and more.
 

Looking for Summer Work During COVID? Here’s Where to Find Jobs 

- Jill Eddy

 

Canada Says It Has 120,000 Summer Job Opportunities Coming For Young Canadians In 2021 

- Osobe Waberi

The WorkBC Wage Subsidy is an amazing resource for eligible job seekers who are looking to boost their job search, gain experience, and get a paid job.

It encourages eligible employers to hire and train job seekers who are registered with the service. This is because we provide employers with the funding and resources needed to help them hire you.

If you’re hired through registering for the WorkBC Wage Subsidy, you can get:

• Paid work experience opportunities


• On-the-job training


• Opportunities to gain skills and long-term employment

I am a job seeker. How do I register for the WorkBC Wage Subsidy?

Contact your local WorkBC Centre and explore if a wage subsidy opportunity is a good fit for you:

• North Vancouver


• Vancouver South


• Vancouver Midtown West


• Coquitlam


• Port Coquitlam


• Port Moody

or

• Talk to a potential employer about the wage subsidy and suggest they apply to hire you

This employment program funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia provides one-to-one career advising, interview preparation, resume advice, workshops and more. You can view their full Menu of Services here.

The WorkBC Centres have also been:

• Holding webinars on topics such as How to Prepare for Virtual Interviews and Job Fairs and providing virtual info sessions with employers who are hiring


• Funding short and long-term training to be more competitive in the labour market


• Hosting Career Planning workshops that enable job seekers to explore different careers, make decisions, set goals and take action as they move forward in their careers


• Offering Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Assessments to help job seekers better understand their motivations, natural strengths and growth areas


• Providing financial supports, such as transportation, work tools or clothing, required to find or start a job

If you are interested, find your local WorkBC Centre and give them a call/email to learn more about eligibility on how they can support your job search.

WorkBC services are being offered virtually or at the centre by appointment.

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