The Employment Program of BC includes assistance for eligible individuals to more readily return to work by first engaging in necessary training. We provide this service in Victoria, Saanich, Westshore, Sidney, the Gulf Islands, Cowichan, Ladysmith, Nanaimo, Parksville, Courtenay, Campbell River, north to Port Hardy, Burnaby and Chilliwack.

Sometimes people are challenged to secure work because they lack current certification that matches the opportunities that are available. This program may assist with expenses related to taking training and maintaining basic household expenses during a course.

For more information take a look at our Financial Support for Training video and read over the accompanying document. As you will learn, the first step is to contact your local WorkBC Employment Service Centre.

Contact information is available at www.workbc.ca

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• The Table of Contents button for choosing the section of the application you want to review.
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Some individuals find that although they are well skilled, they cannot find a suitable employment opportunity. Others may require a work environment that is different than typically available from employers. The Self Employment Program can provide financial support, small business information and coaching for up to 48 weeks while a participant plans and launches their business concept.

For more information watch our Self Employment Program video and read the testimonials from past participants. Contact the nearest Cowichan WorkBC Employment Services Centre at www.globalvocationalservices.com or the nearest Campbell River North WorkBC Employment Services Centre at www.niefs.net for information on your next steps.

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