SMART Launch- EMPLOYMENT CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR YOUTH in Castlegar and Slocan BC

What is Smart Launch? SMART Launch is a young adult employment program offering free training and certifications- get what you need to succeed at work!   Access funding for in-demand training & certifications Identify your strengths, skills, values & goals Target your next job and learn to ace your interview Develop strong communication skills Navigate…

Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants

CAREER PATHS – A BRIDGE TO CAREER FULFILLMENT WHO? Permanent Resident within the last ­5 years Intermediate to advanced English Pre-arrival experience Underemployed or unemployed Non-EI, Non BCEA recipient Open to immigrants from all countries WHAT? Action planning tailored to your career goals Evaluation and assessment of your credentials Referral to occupation-specific language training 1:1…

* Canada Summer Jobs

Canada Summer Jobs WHO? This program helps employers hire students for summer jobs aimed at improving their community. WHAT? Funding for not-for-profit organizations, public-sector employers and small businesses Jobs for student 15 to 30 years old, intending to return to school after the summer Focus is on meeting individual community needs and priorities HOW? This…

Resource Centres

Resource Centres COVID UPDATE:   Our resource rooms are open! Call to book an appointment, or register online at https://virtual.kcds.ca/services/. Resource Advisors are available to answer questions, help you register for services and book your next appointment WHO? If you are looking for work and need some help, why not take advantage of our resource…

Wage Subsidy Program

WorkBC Wage Subsidy Program If you are looking to expand your workforce and would benefit from some financial support, ask us about the WorkBC Wage Subsidy program. Compensation to offset the costs of recruiting and training new hires. WHO? The Wage Subsidy program is designed to benefit both employers and job seekers; employers receive financial…

SALMO

THE VILLAGE OF SALMO Quietly Nestled in the Selkirk Mountains Village of Salmo The Village of Salmo is another small community served by KCDS. Situated in the  beautiful Selkirk Mountains of southeastern British Columbia, Salmo is an equal 30-minute drive from Nelson, Castlegar, and Trail. This makes for an easy commute to regional employment options.…

NELSON

THE CITY OF NELSON Beachfront and Uphill of Kootenay Lake The City of Nelson is situated at the junction of provincial Highway 3A and Highway 6 on the shores of Kootenay Lake, one of the largest and most beautiful  lakes in BC. Though the economy was at one time based on forestry and mining, this…