“Everything I wish my parents had told me when I got my first job.”
JOB SEEKERS
Career exploration, training opportunities, resume workshops and financial assistance to help you achieve your employment goals. We are here to help, tell us what you are looking for.
Skills Training, Industry Certifications, Job Placement, Career Counseling + More
EMPLOYERS
We work closely with employers to help them find the right programs, supports and candidates.
Wage Subsidy, Virtual Job Fairs, Job Placement, Free Job Postings + More
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“Very casual and relaxed, everyone is friendly and kind so it’s easy to want to come back to it the next day. Met some very lovely people, and because of the laid-back approach I could easily enjoy the experience.”
“It helped me gain confidence in the direction I would like to go in regards to education and career paths. I learned a lot about myself and gained helpful knowledge in how to improve my resume, cover letter and interview skills.”
“Without KCDS and my Employment Counsellor, I would not have been able to get the chance to focus on me.”
“Hired full time, benefits. Love my job!!”- Monica, Nelson Client
“I feel other organizations should take a page from KCDS’s book”- Carl, Nelson Client
“When I needed help, I have been able to trust the Career Development family for their support”- John, Nelson Client
“The centre in Nelson helped me upgrade my resume which led to a position. Staff are positive and responsive and make me feel welcome”- Ken, Nelson Client
“Without the JCP program we couldn’t have done many of the labour intensive and innovative pieces that have made this project such a success. The benefit to the community and to the region is tremendous. This facility is extremely welcoming and our visitor numbers increased 43% in the first year since we opened. The building really is a cornerstone to the Railtown visioning for the next 25 years. It has transformed into a community showcase. The participants who worked on this project have done amazing work that they can be proud of.”- Tom Thompson, Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce
“The JCP program played an integral in role in this successful project. Program financial support for a project manager and participants supported the project moving forward utilizing labour intensive and innovative processes. Participants worked on everything from demolition to construction and finishing. Many participants went on to obtain apprenticeships.”- Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce
“I don’t know why more people aren’t utilizing [the wage subsidy program]. It’s not administratively heavy. It helps with the learning curve. The staff are helpful and there’s not much paperwork. It’s a great program.”- Shersty Motor Company
“Simple. The process was very easy, efficient and easy to administer once approved. The financial assistance provided by the program made it affordable to train employees to a standard that they need to be trained. Simplest reporting I’ve ever seen.”- Krueckl Financial Services Inc
“We’ve had tremendous success with the Wage Subsidy program. It has helped our small business to invest in recruitment activities that would not otherwise be possible. Mandala really believes in hiring and purchasing local. We invested $1.4 million in the local community last year. We know we could buy online, etc – but make choice to stay local, buy local and hire local. The wage subsidy program helps us to stick to this value – and hire local!” Mandala Homes
“If I am ever in need of a reliable employee who wants to work, I will definitely come back to the [Wage Subsidy] program. It is definitely not as complicated as one might think. It’s a great program for both employers and people wanting to work. I can’t think of why a company wouldn’t use it for the cost savings it allows to hire and train a new employee.” Cantrill Distributing Inc.
