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WorkBC Centre – Vancouver Midtown
Monthly Newsletter

April 2024

Networking for career development

Statistics show that 80% of job vacancies are not advertised. In some regions, that percentage is higher. Networking is a vital way to identify work opportunities and connect with potential employers in the “hidden” job market.

Here's why and how you should dive headfirst into the world of networking with enthusiasm and determination.

Volunteer: This is a fine method for broadening your network and allowing prospective employers to discover your abilities. You can gain experience, make connections, demonstrate your skills and get noticed. Volunteering provides an opportunity for word to spread about your talents and availability. And sometimes paid employment grows directly out of volunteer activities.

Hidden Job Market: A significant portion of job openings are never advertised publicly. Instead, they're filled through referrals and recommendations. Networking allows individuals to tap into this hidden job market by connecting with professionals who may know about job opportunities before they're publicly announced.

Building Relationships: Networking is not just about finding job opportunities; it's also about building relationships with professionals in your field. These relationships can provide valuable insights, mentorship, and support throughout your career journey.

Attend Job Fairs: Job fairs are another great opportunity to connect with people: employers who are seeking workers, employment service providers and other job seekers. Even if a company isn’t looking for someone with your background, they may know of someone else who is.

Personal Branding: Building a strong professional network allows individuals to showcase their skills, experience, and expertise. As you interact with professionals in your network, you have the opportunity to demonstrate your value and expertise, which can enhance your personal brand and make you more attractive to potential employers.

Referrals and Recommendations: Many employers prioritize referrals from their employees when hiring for new positions. By networking and building relationships with professionals in your industry, you increase the likelihood of receiving referrals and recommendations for job opportunities.

Embrace the opportunity to connect with others, seize every chance to learn and grow, and watch as your network becomes the cornerstone of your success in the job market and beyond.

 

"Remember, your next career breakthrough could be just one conversation away."

15 companies hiring for hundreds of jobs in Vancouver this April

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It's in the game: EA is hiring for a bunch of high-paying jobs in Vancouver

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EARLS KITCHEN + BAR HIRING EVENT 

April 16 & 17, 2024

Are you excited about the world of hospitality and passionate about your growth and development? If so, we want to hear from you!

Register

 ESSENTIAL WORK SKILLS FOR NEWCOMERS

Essential Work Skills for Newcomers is a free program that supports newcomers to gain knowledge and skills to succeed in the Canadian workforce. Talk with your WorkBC case manager to see if this program is a good fit for you!

NOW ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS FOR MAY 6, 2024

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Are you looking for some short-term training to enhance your employability and confidence?

Some Short-Term Certifications and Training are available:

  • Emergency First Aid / Standard First Aid - including Occupational First Aid (OFA) Level 1
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
  • Super Host (and variants such as World Host)
  • Serving It Right
  • Food Safe
  • Basic Computer Certification (e.g. Microsoft Office or equivalent) and others

For more information or to be referred, please talk with your WorkBC Case manager.

If you are an Internationally educated healthcare professional, the FCR-IEHP Program can help you!

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Register for April workshops

Click here to view this month's workshop schedule via the Client Hub! Workshops are held virtually with a handful being held in person.

No Hub account yet? Please contact your Employment Specialist to create an account or to get registered for workshops.

StrongerBC future skills grant

Explore eligible short-term skills training to further your career and upgrade your skills.

UPCOMING EVENTS

VANCOUVER PUBLIC LIBRARY: SKILLED IMMIGRANT INFOCENTRE EVENTS

Multiple events/dates available

Are you exploring careers or looking for a job? Check out these free workshops and events hosted by VPL's Skilled Immigrant InfoCentre, including Career and Job Search Tours, Canadian Workplace Culture and Communication, and more!

Click here to register.

 

Global Talent Loans Program Info Session

April 11 and 18, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Global Talent Loans Program is part of the Foreign Credential Recognition (FCR) Project in Canada, and we are the service provider for BC residents who are: Permanent Residents, Naturalized Canadian Citizens and Protected Persons/Granted Refugee.Our info session will cover the following: Overview of Global Talent Loans Program; Eligibility Criteria. Program Offerings

Click here to register.

 

Customer Service Basics & SuperHost (Online & In-person)

April 12, 2024 | 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

DIVERSEcity Skills Training Centre offers online skills training courses to help job seekers enter the workforce with job-ready skills, information, and confidence! Learn Customer Service Basics (3 sessions) & SuperHost (1 day) with this online and in-person course offered by DIVERSEcity Skills Training Centre. For more information, call 604-547-2010, email: skillstraining@dcrs.ca, or visit dcrs.ca/STC.

Click here to register.

 

Career Mentoring Program -  Digital Advertising

April 15, 2024 | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm 

Your mentor, a professional in digital advertising for over five years, will provide you with industry-focused guidance on this career path.

Click here to register.

 

Online Job Search Self-Paced Course

April 18, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Navigate Your Path to Success: Elevate Your Job Search in Canada with our Online Course. Enroll in the Workshop Today and Empower Your Newcomer Journey. Finding a suitable job in a new country can be a challenging endeavor.

Click here to register.

 

Career Exploration Talks - Business Intelligence Industry

April 23, 2024 | 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Join a free webinar for Youth (15-30). What is Business Intelligence? • Qualifications and Requirements • Career Opportunities in Business Intelligence • How to Start a Career in Business Intelligence?

Click here to register.

 

Becoming a CPHR Professional

April 23, 2024 |  5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Join us in the power hour with CPHR BC and Yukon to learn about the HR profession and the certification. For more information or for technical issues, please contact us at 778-372-6609 or globaltalentloans@issbc.org.

Click here to register.

 

B-Hired Info Session

April 19, 23 and 26 | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

B-Hired INFO SESSION, we will provide an overview of the B-HIRED Employment Program. Please come with your questions! B-HIRED is a free online job readiness and skills training program for newcomer youth to launch their careers in Canada.

Click here to register.

 

Career Mentoring Program for Success Building and Construction

April 19, 2024 | 8:00 pm-9:30 pm

Your mentor, a professional in building and construction for over fifteen years, will provide you with industry-focused guidance on this career path.

Click here to register.

 

Foreign Credential Recognition Program Info-Session

April 23, 2024 | 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Are you an immigrant looking to have your credentials recognized in Canada? Join us on Tue Apr 23 2024 at 10:00 AM PDT for a virtual event where you can learn all about the process. Our experts will provide valuable information and answer any questions you may have. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take the next step in your career journey.

Click here to register.

 

Ask a Career Counsellor

April 23, 2024 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Drop by to learn how WorkBC can help you reach your career goals. We help with career planning, writing resumes, preparing for job interviews, funding for training, and more!

Click here to register.

 

WorkBC Vancouver Midtown - FREE Information Session

April 25, 2024 | 11:00 am to 11:30 am

This is a great opportunity to learn more and ask any questions about WorkBC's FREE programs and services, which are all aimed at helping you achieve your career goals. The event will be conducted online so that you can attend from the comfort of your home via your computer or mobile device.

Click here to register.

 

Job Retention Workshop – Conflict Literacy

April 30, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Get basic awareness, knowledge, skills, and practical strategies for productively engaging in conflicts at the workplace. Join us in a 1-hour workshop to learn about workplace Conflict Literacy which will not only help you retain your job but also succeed in your career. For more information or for technical issues, please contact us at 778-372-6609 or globaltalentloans@issbc.org.

Click here to register.

 

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

Essential Computer Skills for the Workplace (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Upon completing this training, participants will learn Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.This five-day online course is offered by DIVERSEcity’s Skills Training Centre. Learn general office administration and computer skills for the workplace using advanced computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Eligibility: Please check with your case manager/ employment counselor.

Multiple dates are available in April, 2023. Click here to learn more.

Construction Safety Officer Program

It's a 2 weeks Construction Safety Officer Program, fully funded by ACCESS. For Indigenous Peoples - Status, Non-status, Métis or Inuit. Transit and meals are included. Candidates with at least 1 year of construction industry experience are encouraged to apply.

The program starts on April 15, 2024. For more information or to apply please contact Kendra Newman at KNewman@accessfutures.com.

YWCA ASPIRE Women Employment Program

ASPIRE Refugee, Women Employment Program is accepting applications for the April 2024 Cohort. As this is a hybrid program with optional in-person attendance, we accept applications from all over BC. YWCA Aspire is a free employment program that assists newcomer refugee women* to jump-start a meaningful career in Canada. 

The program starts on April 15, 2024. Apply here.

911 ACCESS program 

In-person Program- 12 weeks Essential Skills Training for 911. Fully funded and transit and meals are provided. For Indigenous Peoples - Status, Non-status, Métis or Inuit

The program starts on April 29, 2024. For more information or to apply please contact Kendra Newman at KNewman@accessfutures.com.

BCEMI Retail & Warehouse Employment Program - STE

The “Building Connections to Employment for Multi-barriered Individuals” (BCEMI) program is designed to empower eligible participants, especially Recent Immigrants, Refugees, and Visible Minorities with limited Canadian education and language proficiency. Through a comprehensive approach, including multilingual in-person, online, and hybrid services, the program addresses barriers such as language skills, lack of local work experience, and limited employment skills.

The program starts on May 6, 2024. Limited seats are available. For more information contact Winston Liu (Job Developer & Facilitator) at Winston.liu@pics.bc.ca or via phone: (604)596-7722 Ext. 405

Early Childhood Education Assistant Training

The Entry to Early Childhood Education Assistant Training Program is a collaborative project between Vancouver Community College (VCC) and Pacific Immigrant Resources Society. This comprehensive 16-week interculturally inclusive and accessible skill training program is designed to equip new immigrant and refugee women and individuals facing multiple barriers to employment become skilled and certified ECE Assistants. Graduates will be fully prepared to enter the ever-growing and in-demand early childhood education field as ECE assistants and/or pursue further education.

The program starts on May 6, 2024. For questions, please contact Alena Worster at contracttraining@vcc.ca or call 604.443.8751.

CLIENT SUCCESS STORY

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Vancouver Midtown East WorkBC Centre
110 East 3rd Avenue
Vancouver, BC V5T 1C8
604-829-2300
info-vancouvermidtown-east@workbc.ca
https://www.workbccentre-vancouvermidtown-east.ca/

Vancouver Midtown West WorkBC Centre
300-2150 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC V6K 4L9
604-688-4666
info-vancouvermidtown-west@workbc.ca
https://www.workbccentre-vancouvermidtown-west.ca