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!
June 5, 2023
Health-care workers will benefit from new protections when bringing forward concerns about serious wrongdoing as the scope of the Public Interest Disclosure Act (PIDA) expands to people working at... Read More
June 5, 2023
The agricultural industry has changed a lot in the past two decades, which is why the City of Pitt Meadows is now looking to modernize its Agricultural Plan for the first time since 2000. Mayor... Read More
June 5, 2023
A Maple Ridge child care teacher was recognised for her achievements in course curriculum by the province. Karen LeSage, who is the Early Childhood Education program chair at Ridge Meadows College,... Read More
June 3, 2023
In time for National AccessAbility Week, business owners throughout the province can access information about becoming more inclusive in their workplaces through the New Inclusive Economy project.... 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
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.
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.
If you would like to learn more about these workshops and events, please contact us at: 604 466-4600 or info-mapleridge@workbc.ca