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Here at KCDS, we specialize in delivering employment counselling and resources to Nelson and the surrounding area. You can make an appointment with a professional career counsellor to explore and identify your individual employment needs. Counsellors will support you to develop a return to work action plan and connect you to employment, training and small business resources. At our Nelson location you can access labour market information on different employment sectors, an up-to-date job board, educational and training information and computers for all your work search needs.. Click here learn more about us.

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KCDS News

Labour Market Update - July 16 to 22, 2010

Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Here is the latest local news from Nelson and area. ... Read the whole article

Labour Market Update - July 7 to 14, 2010

Wednesday, July 21, 2010
What's new in Nelson and area? Here's the latest labour market update. ... Read the whole article

Labour Market Update - June 28 to July 6, 2010

Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Here is the local labour market news from June 28th to July 6th, 2010. ... Read the whole article

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Job Seeker Articles

Cool Career - Coffee Roaster

Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Being true to yourself and loving what you do are cornerstone statements from successful people. This is the spirit behind the vision of Oso Negro, a Nelson hotspot. Coffee Roaster Jon Meyer talks about the work and what it takes to be one. ... Read the whole article

Ask the Career Expert - Career Portfolios

Wednesday, July 28, 2010
This article is third in a series of questions to our Career Expert. ... Read the whole article

Cool Career - Creatologist

Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Nelsonites are a creative bunch. In this article, local Brad Steele illustrates his career as a graphic artist and so much more. ... Read the whole article
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Employer Articles

Employee Retention: How to Keep Good Employees

Tuesday, July 13, 2010
What can you do to retain skilled and motivated employees? In this article, we address the costs of high turnover, and some ideas on how to keep the staff you do have. ... Read the whole article

Winning at the Hiring Game

Monday, June 07, 2010
As an employer, what can you do to ensure that you hire the right person? In this article, we explore some ideas on the costs of hiring. ... Read the whole article

Greening the Workplace

Thursday, May 13, 2010
Want to make your workplace more planet friendly? In this article, we explore resources, ideas, and suggestions for reducing resource consumption. ... Read the whole article
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Employment Services Online

eServices is an on-line venue that provides resources, support and web tools for unemployed individuals in Nelson and the surrounding area.
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Employer Training and Support

We offer a diversity of programs, services and online articles to employers in the Kootenay area. To employers, KCDS offers FREE online job advertising. Initiatives of KCDS include the Nelson Area Human Resource Strategy and report on Hiring People with Disabilities.
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Career & Resource Library

Check out our library of resources, links, and documents to help you in your work search. BulletVisit our Career Links Library


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