Revelstoke Community Career Centre Closes
Staff and clients were disappointed to see the Career Centre at 315
Mackenzie Avenue close at the end of 2002 after six years of successful
operation. Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) awarded a contract
to Okanagan University College to deliver employment services in
Revelstoke.
In the last six months of
operation there were 271 new case files opened and 224 clients placed in
jobs. This exceeded the HRDC target by 155% and 179% respectively. There
were 10,805 client visits to the Career Centre from July to December
2002.
Applying for Income Assistance
The Skills Centre now delivers online Internet training for people who
wish to apply to the BC Ministry of Human Resources for Income
Assistance. Potential applicants contact the Kamloops HR office at 1 866
866-6800 to receive an application number and then schedule an
appointment at the Skills Centre 837-4239. Income Assistance recipients
may be eligible for referral to the Jobwave program for assistance in
achieving employment. Jobwave counsellors may be reached at 837-4239.
Community Access Program
Blair Tyson was welcomed January 13 as a Youth Intern to assist with the
Community Access Program supported by Industry Canada. The Skills Centre
works with the Chamber of Commerce to provide public access to
computers. Six computers are available to the community at a cost of
$2.00 per half hour and $0.20 per page printed.
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First Time Computer
Users, Internet and e-mail Training on February 10, 11 & 12 |
Registration fees are
only $15.00 for each session. Participants will be given extensive
practice to learn how to use the computer effectively. Contact Tyson
Blair at 837-4239 for more information.
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Revelstoke English Language School
Carol Powadiuk and staff are busy promoting the Revelstoke English
Language School to international students. Visiting students will
receive a comprehensive 12 week English instruction program in the
classroom, computer lab and community, as well as the opportunity for
homestay with a friendly Canadian family in Revelstoke. More information
about the program is available at
www.englishlanguageschool.ca.
Training Opportunities
Training support continued in 2002 with 220 individuals participating in
Community Training Initiatives and 56 forest workers sponsored by the
Forest Industry Safety Association. Custom computer training was
delivered to 13 Parks Canada staff.
Business owners and local
organizations are invited to contact Carol Powadiuk at 837-4239 to
discuss potential training. A fully equipped 12-computer lab is set up
for delivery of custom training. All machines are loaded with Windows
2000 and Office 2000. People requiring XP Office Professional may also
be accommodated.
Carol Powadiuk
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