WorkBC Vancouver Midtown: October Monthly Newsletter | Greetings from WorkBC Midtown👋 Welcome to our October Newsletter! 🍂 October brings a chance to reflect, give thanks, and take your next step toward your career goals. As Thanksgiving approaches, we’re grateful for our clients, community partners, and employers who help make meaningful connections possible. Thinking about building new skills? Applications are open for the 2026/27 StrongerBC future skills grant, offering eligible B.C. residents aged 19+ up to $3,500 toward approved short-term training. It could be a helpful starting point for exploring a new career or strengthening your skills. Whether you’re updating your resume, preparing for interviews, or exploring a new direction, WorkBC Vancouver Midtown is here to support you. Explore this month’s workshops, job opportunities, and resources to help you move forward with confidence. Wishing you a warm and happy Thanksgiving! 🧡 Please note: Our offices will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026. | 2026 North Shore Job Fair | Wednesday, Oct 14 The 2026 North Shore Job Fair is an exciting opportunity for job seekers to connect with local employers hiring now. This is your chance to learn more about hundreds of available roles and potentially find your next career opportunity. This event is free and open to all job seekers. Come and meet employers across different industries and sectors! Time: 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. • 10:00 am–11:00 am. - Priority access for people who identify as having a disability • 11:00 am–3:00 p.m. — General admission for all job seekers Register Here |
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Click here to view full schedule via the Client Hub! Workshops are held virtually and in-person. Please contact your case manager for assistance with registering for a workshop. No Hub account yet? Please contact your Case Manager to create an account or to get registered for workshops. | Upcoming Employment Programs & Events | Career Fair 2026 | October 17, 2026 Curious about a career but unsure what it’s really like? Come try something new at Next Step 2026.This free Career Experience Fair brings together professionals, universities, and community partners to help you explore your options. Take part in short hands-on activities, ask people about their work, and learn about education and training pathways that could help you take your next step. Register here | Ask a Career Counsellor: Job Search Strategies and Networking | October 20, 2026 Looking for practical ways to strengthen your job search and expand your professional network? Join us for an interactive session where a Career Counsellor will share effective job search strategies and networking tips to help you succeed in today’s labour market. Register Here | TD Wealth In-Person Career Event | Oct 20, 2026 Join us for an in-person Career Event on Tuesday, October 20th, 2026, in Vancouver. This event offers you the chance to meet our Leadership Team and explore exciting opportunities with TD Wealth, Financial Planning. TD Wealth takes a sophisticated and holistic goals discovery approach to wealth planning and protection to provide highly personalized advice, solutions and service to clients. The Financial Planning team understands that helping clients set and achieve their financial goals while delivering a legendary customer experience is what drives our business success, new business and client loyalty. Register Here | Richmond Ready: Inclusive Career Fair | October 21, 2026 Are you looking for a new opportunity, considering a career change, or entering the workforce for the first time? This inclusive hiring event is your chance to connect with employers committed to creating diverse, accessible, and welcoming workplaces. Meet recruiters from a variety of industries, explore current job opportunities, build your professional network, and learn about employment resources available in the community. Register Here | PBLMT Program Eligibility: Clients on Employment Insurance (EI) or BC Employment and Assistance (BCEA). Lather Apprentice Program PBLMT The fully funded Lather Apprentice Program offers hands-on training, industry certifications, work experience, and a pathway toward apprenticeship and employment in the construction sector. Build practical construction skills and work toward your Lather Apprenticeship Level 1 certification through a 17-week, full-time program. The program starts on November 9, 2026. For more information or to register, please contact 604-527-5030 | ttg@douglascollege.ca | Health Care Assistant training PBLMT This full-time program prepares participants for employment as Health Care Assistants. It includes 23 weeks of training, eight weeks of work experience, and two weeks of job-search support. Participants will also earn First Aid/CPR, FoodSafe, and WHMIS certifications. The program starts on October 13, 2026. For more information or to register, please contact hca@efry.com | 604-545-0437 | Medical Office Assistant Certificate Program PBLMT Prepare for a career in healthcare administration with YWCA British Columbia’s HealthWorks program. This full-time, in-person program for eligible adults aged 18–30 combines Medical Office Assistant certificate training with six weeks of hands-on work experience. Participants will develop skills in medical terminology, office procedures, billing, and clinical support, while receiving guidance with resumes, interviews, and job searching. The program starts on November 16, 2026. For more information or to register, please contact Nchou@ywcabc.org | 604.605.4666 | Sustainable Building Technology Training PBLMT The Sustainable Building Technology Program gives participants the applied knowledge and hands-on skills needed to support energy-efficient construction and retrofit projects.The program emphasizes safe work practices, industry sustainability standards, and the installation of high-efficiency systems under instructor supervision. Students gain practical exposure to the tools, materials, and methods used in sustainable construction while completing safety and industry certification training. The program starts on December 7, 2026. For more information or to register, please contact click here. | If you had a great experience with us, please take a moment to leave a review on Google. Your feedback helps us improve and allows others to find the support they need.
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Le Chef Commissary Kitchen
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Stagefab Custom Manufacturing Inc
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Medna Medical Equipment Inc
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YWCA Legal Education Program
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Vancouver, BC V5T 1C8
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300-2150 West Broadway
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