Employment Programs and Employment TrainingEmployment programs and training
- Skills Training
- Columbia Basin Trust Training Support
- Kootenay Wage Subsidy
- Job Creation Partnerships
- Self Employment
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Are you interested in getting back to work? Do
you find you do not have the skills or experience employers want? Are you interested
in self-employment? KCDS employment counsellors can assist you in developing
your employment, self-employment or training plans. As part of your consultation
with our employment counsellors you may be referred to various Employment & Training
Programs based on funding qualification requirements.
If you feel you may qualify for any of these programs, please contact our office to arrange an appointment to meet with an employment counsellor to further discuss your employment needs.
Contact Us: Toll Free: 1-877-952-6200 (Nelson & area 1-250-352-6200) or KCDS Email
Job Creation Partnerships
These are paid work experience opportunities for the purposes of skill development arranged by a community organization and jointly funded by Services Canada and the sponsoring organization. They always have an end date, and there is usually no possibility of ongoing employment with the hosting organization. Time spent on a JCP is not EI insurable; that is, you are not accumulating working hours for an EI claim.
Job Creation Partnerships are beneficial for those who require on-the-job training or experience to meet their career goals. They may also provide you with a positive reference from a local employer.
Job Creation Partnership opportunities are advertised through the Kootenay Career Development Society and local papers. To participate in a JCP, you see a Career Counsellor at Kootenay Career Development Society for screening and eligibility requirements.
Self Employment
The Smart Start Program & Self Employment Assistance Grants Program offers EI eligible individuals income benefits and training to help start a business. These programs are offered by Community Futures. To apply for any of these programs, it is necessary to see an employment counsellor at Kootenay Career Development Society for screening and eligibility requirements.
Self Employment Assistance ~ check into it today!
For more detailed Community Futures program information click here.
