Welcome to the KCDS Website
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.
KCDS News
eServices Highlighted at Pan Canadian Conference
Thursday, February 18, 2010By invitation only .... KCDS' innnovative eServices, an exciting response to job seekers in Nelson and area, was featured at a symposium on career development. ... Read the whole article
KCDS Wins Leadership Award
Thursday, January 21, 2010ASPECT Leadership Award presented to Kootenay Career Development Society for demonstrating exemplary leadership as an organization in the community-based training sector. ... Read the whole article
Job Seeker ArticlesInformational Interviews - A Job Seeker's Best ToolWednesday, February 17, 2010How do you tap into the hidden job market? How do you make sure that the career you choose will fit for you? Informational interviews are the ideal way to amp up your job search or career exploration! ... Read the whole article What is the best way to look for work?Wednesday, February 17, 2010According to Richard Nelson Bolles, author of What Color is Your Parachute, there are 18 ways to look for work. The good news is that work search methods have been studied and a success rate calculated for each one. What is the best way to look for work? ... Read the whole article  Browse All Job Seeker Articles
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Employer ArticlesTraining the Young, Midcareer and Mature WorkerWednesday, February 17, 2010Understanding generational learning styles can help with developing the right training methods for your employees. ... Read the whole article Flexible Work - Will it work for your business?Wednesday, February 17, 2010Are you considering flexible work? How will you analyze how it fits with your company? ... Read the whole article Browse Employers Articles
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Check out a few services that make KCDS unique!
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Employment Services OnlineeServices is an on-line venue that provides resources, support and web tools for unemployed individuals in Nelson and the surrounding area. |
Employer Training and SupportWe 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. |
Career & Resource LibraryCheck out our library of resources, links, and documents to help you in your work search. |
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 Funded in whole or part through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement |
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