For Employers
- "I am looking for employees with the right attitude"
- "We need a new employee but do not want to screen 100 resumes"
- "I need to grow my employees potential but cannot afford it"
- "If I employ someone from a different culture, what do I need to know?"
We have several programs and services for employers and business owners:
The Job Options BC Program delivers job ready individuals to fill your hiring needs. Short term training is available to the program participants to help them gain the credentials that may be required in your workplace. When employers hire a Job Options BC participant, they can access a wage subsidy of up to 50% ($8.00/hour maximum) for the first 6 weeks of the participant's employment.
For more information, contact:
Lesley White, Employment Placement Specialist
(250) 753-6911 ext 113 or email Lesley
Nanaimo Ladysmith & Duncan
Grow Your Employees Potential! with funded training for eligible staff
The ASPECT Targeted Skills Shortage Program (TSSP) is focused on helping businesses and non profit organizations grow the potential of their low skilled employees by providing access to funded training to eligible staff.
Program Details
Each eligible employee can be provided with up to a maximum of $1500 ($7500 per employer) to be used towards training courses that are specific to the employees' workplace need. You and your employee(s) will meet with our Training Coordinator to determine what type of courses are required to help your employee grow within your organization. The Training Coordinator will then help to select the appropriate courses.
Are You Eligible?
In order for your organization to qualify for the ASPECT Targeted Skills Shortage Program you must have less than 100 employees and identify with one of the following sectors:
- Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
- Healthcare and Social Assistance
- Transportation and Warehousing
- Manufacturing
You must have an eligible employee(s) who either does not possess a high school diploma or has a high school diploma but does not have any recognized certification. Each eligible employee is able to participate in the program only once, however more than one "growth employee" from your organization can take part in the program at the same time.
How the ASPECT Targeted Skills Shortage Program Can Benefit Your Organization
- Training programs demonstrate your interest in your employees' professional development or skill enhancement
- Training can increase the ability to adopt new technologies and methods
- Reduce employee turnover as trained employees can grow within your business
- Increase employee motivation, job satisfaction and morale among employees.
As space is limited to 1,200 participants across all of British Columbia, don't miss the chance to secure training opportunities for your eligible employees - enroll your organization in the ASPECT Targeted Skills Shortage Program today! In Nanaimo, Ladysmith & Duncan, you can enroll by contacting:
Pedro Oliveira, Employment Consultant
(250) 753-6911 ext 108 or email TSSP.
Printable information HERE
Diversity Pays! A Human Resources Solution
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Across Canada, industry leaders are saying that a diverse workforce is not a matter of looking good in the community or of simply doing the "right thing", diverse hiring practices are good business practices, period. A diverse workforce gives companies a competitive edge. Also, many companies are saying that increased diversity is becoming less about what they "should" do and more about who they are. |
Attract and Retain Immigrants at Work!
Diversity Training for Small Businesses
Immigrants don't just bring their skills, they bring their culture too. Is your workplace ready? We know that time is always short for a small business and we offer tailor-made workshops to fit your busy schedule. These can be delivered right in your workplace at a time convenient to you. Learn about:
- Culturally-Competent Job Advertising
- Cross cultural communication
- Reference Checking Immigrants qualifications
- Interviewing and Testing
- Recognising the differences in culture
Our aim is to bring together employers and skilled and motivated employees.
Many immigrants with a wide variety of abilities and knowledge register with our Employment Centre. You can put international experience to work for you.
If you have a job vacancy to fill we can post the position on our job board here at the Centre at your request. Our services reach a large segment of the population ensuring that we will attract individuals with the qualifications you are seeking.
All of our programs are provided free of charge and are designed to increase your business success.
For more information contact:
Immigrant Employment Centre |
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