WorkBC Maple Ridge has developed three modules to assist you to explore careers, to guide your job search and to assist you to keep your new job. Each module includes information, tools and interactive activities that you can use on your schedule and at your own place. Get started today!
March 23, 2023
Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows youth will have the chance to embrace their entrepreneurial side while also potentially winning some money at the upcoming uPlan Youth Tank. This program offers local... Read More
March 22, 2023
Employees of federally regulated workplaces will soon see a new floor for their hourly salaries. Currently in industries such as banking, various forms of communications industries, transportation... Read More
March 21, 2023
Port Moody’s industrial land base is limited and its industrial buildings are aging. So to ensure the city retains an industrial component to its economy, it must work to intensify and optimize its... Read More
March 15, 2023
As of June 12, 2023, the federal minimum age for workers to be employed in hazardous occupations will be upped to 18 from the current 17. This follows a March 9 proclamation by Ottawa bringing into... Read More
January 23, 2023
Maria is a 56-year-old woman who was working as a housekeeper in a workforce accommodation camp in Northern BC. After working in this industry for 10 years, 20 days on and 10 days off at 10-12 hours... Read More
*Please contact WorkBC Maple Ridge at: 604 466-4600 or info-mapleridge@workbc.ca for the exact time of the workshops.
This program is delivered in partnership with School District 42 and is for Grade 13 students with disabilities. A wide range of topics are covered to support participants to prepare for and enter the workforce. It is a 15 week program is offered on Fridays, full-day.
This series of workshops is for clients who need help to enter or re-enter the workforce. Workshops cover topics including personal planning and goal setting, occupational interests and the current labour market, self-awareness, effective communication and job maintenance. Workshops are delivered over two weeks; participants attend a three hour workshop each day. In addition to the workshops, participants will be supported by an Employment Coach.
This series of workshops is for clients who need help to enter or re-enter the workforce. Workshops cover topics including personal planning and goal setting, occupational interests and the current labour market, self-awareness, effective communication and job maintenance. Workshops are delivered over two weeks; participants attend a three hour workshop each day. In addition to the workshops, participants will be supported by an Employment Coach.
This series of workshops is for clients who need help to enter or re-enter the workforce. Workshops cover topics including personal planning and goal setting, occupational interests and the current labour market, self-awareness, effective communication and job maintenance. Workshops are delivered over two weeks; participants attend a three hour workshop each day. In addition to the workshops, participants will be supported by an Employment Coach.
This Info Session will cover the complexities of entrepreneurship, by looking at advantages and disadvantages of being self-employed, traits and skills of a successful entrepreneurs and best practices, as well as how to avoid pitfalls when exploring opening your own business. Additionally, the session will provide an introduction to the Douglas College Self Employment Program, reviewing eligibility and qualifications requirements, as well as program stages and development. The participants will leave with a deeper understanding of how one can become self-employed, what does it entail and how they can start expanding their business concept before they explore the Self Employment Program eligibility with their WorkBC Career Coach.
All participants will be provided a Program flowchart, a market research handout and a few more resources aimed at helping the thought process around a business concept development.
If you would like to learn more about these workshops and events, please contact us at: 604 466-4600 or info-mapleridge@workbc.ca