With the Provincial Government changes and a proposal call issued by Human Resources Development Canada to operate a Work Service Centre in Revelstoke, the Career Centre Society staff spent much time over the summer writing proposals.

It was hoped that the Society proposals would be accepted for the Provincial Training For Jobs program and that HRDC would deem the Society as the best suited agency to continue to deliver the employment services currently being delivered at the Revelstoke Community Career Centre. Unfortunately the Revelstoke Community Career Centre Society was not successful in achieving either of these contracts.

With the completion of the Employment Assistance Services contract July 1, 2001 to June 30, 2002 at the Career Centre the records of client use and achievement of employment significantly exceeded the HRDC targets. The following chart summarizes the extent to which Revelstoke people use the services at the Career Centre and the extent to which the Career Centre exceeded the HRDC targets.

Client evaluations conducted with 109 clients in June showed that 95% of clients rated the Career Centre Services as Satisfactory to Excellent. The best indicator of client satisfaction was that 98% of clients would recommend these services to their friends.

Referrals to the HRDC Skills Enhancement Program were high and 54 individuals received some financial assistance to enhance their skills during the contract year.

Seven clients were involved in the employment Wage Subsidy Program for the year. This is a particularly low number of participants and Employers are encouraged to find out more about this program to receive assistance for employees who require some training.

The Revelstoke Youth Employment Strategy was completed and distributed to participants in the development of the Strategy and to many community organizations. If you wish a copy and did not receive one, contact Carol Powadiuk at the Skills Centre 837-4239 for a copy of the Strategy.

Carol Powadiuk