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Welcome to our August Newsletter!

Thinking about upgrading your skills or starting a new career? This month, we’re highlighting Skills Training Opportunities that may be available through WorkBC funding. With numerous training programs beginning in September, now is a great time to explore your options.

Training can support pathways into high-demand fields such as:

• Healthcare and community support
• Accounting and bookkeeping
• Information technology
• Construction and skilled trades
• Business administration
• Transportation and logistics

If you are interested in career-focused training, please connect with your WorkBC Case Manager as soon as possible to discuss your employment goals, eligibility, available programs and the steps required to prepare a training application package.

Want to learn more about Skills Training and the support that may be available through WorkBC? Attend our upcoming Information Session! Please find the event details below.

Explore Skills Training for Employment opportunities and take the next step toward a rewarding career!

Please note: Our office will be closed on Monday, August 3, 2026, in observance of B.C. Day. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, August 4.

Skills Training Information Session | Aug 10, 2026

Interested in learning more about WorkBC sponsored training options? This is your chance to learn from our in-house expert Candace Lee, who will discuss what it looks like to access training through WorkBC and share her experience on how it works. A few points during the presentation include details of filling out the application package, the importance of the application, and its components. 

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 Meet & Greet Hiring Fair with Cargojet | Aug 20, 2026

This event will give job seekers an opportunity to connect directly with a Cargojet recruiter, learn about employment opportunities, ask questions, participate in a brief pre-screening interview, and submit their resumes for consideration.

Hiring for multiple positions: 

- Ground Handler (Full-Time / Part-Time);

- Operator Full-Time/ Part-Time - Ramp;

- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, ACA.

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ACCEP-IEHP: A Program for Internationally Educated Health Professionals | August 11, 2026

Are you an Internationally Educated Health Professional (IEHP) looking to advance your career in Canada? The Active Career Connect & Engagement Project for Internationally Educated Health Professionals (ACCEP-IEHP) will be hosting an online information session to share how the program supports IEHPs integrate into the Canadian labour market.

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Meeting Employer: BC Ferries

The session will provide an overview of current employment opportunities at BC Ferries, including available roles and career pathways. Participants will learn about the recruitment and application process and receive practical tips to help newcomers prepare strong applications and pursue a career with BC Ferries.

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Ask a Career Counsellor: Resume Workshop | Aug 12, 2026

Looking to polish your resume and make it stand out? Join us for our in-person Resume Workshop where you can get personalized tips and tricks from a career counsellor. This is a free session hosted by WorkBC Vancouver Midtown at the Vancouver Public Library – Firehall Branch. A Career Counsellor will share tips, best practices, and personalized insights to help you present your skills with confidence and stand out to employers.

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Ask a Career Counsellor: Job Search Strategies and Networking | August 21, 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.

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WorkBC Leads is starting soon!

In group workshops, various topics are covered to assist in preparing for, finding and maintaining employment, as well as health and safety. Each pathway will bring you a step closer to enhancing wellness, increasing employability and strengthening confidence.

Program details:

• 54 Program hours over 10 weeks 
• Offered part-time and fully virtual

Start Date: September 22, 2026

How to Register: To register, please contact your case manager, or contact: 604-908-1227 or leads_vancouver@ywcavan.org