Career Connect and Headwaters
Program Schedule and Streams
- April 28 – June 6: Social Services
- June 16 – July 25: Bookkeeping
- September 22 – October 31: Bookkeeping
- November 10 – December 12: Social Services
What You’ll Gain
Soft Skills Training and Help With Your Job Search:
Learn essential workplace skills like…
- How to communicate better with coworkers and employers
- How to solve problems and handle challenges at work
- How to search for a job, write resumes, and prepare for interviews
Industry Specific Certifications:
Access training specific to the job you’re aiming for in your chosen field, including…
- Social Services – Naloxone, First Aid, Suicide Prevention, Addictions Care, Mental Health First Aid, WHMIS, FoodSafe, and more.
- Bookkeeping – Accounting basics, Sage 50 Software.
Peer Support and Networking:
Be part of a supportive community of peers who are also searching for work. Build connections for future job opportunities!
Mental Health Supports:
We’ll also help you focus on your personal well-being and growth. Each program included designated time to explore strategies to support your well-being.
Financial Supports:
Access funding for work clothing and footwear, transportation and childcare to help you look for and start work.
WHO CAN APPLY?
Candidates must be:
- Live in British Columbia
- Are unemployed, underemployed or precariously employed
- Are not receiving duplicative (the same) financial supports from another provincially or federally funded labour market program (though, may be receiving complementary, non-duplicative supports from other programs, such as WorkBC)
- Are not currently enrolled in full time school
Looking for support but not sure if this program is the right fit for you? KCDS offers many programs to meet the needs of individuals looking for career development, training and employment. Just give us a call!
