ATTN:  SERVICE PROVIDERS

Session dates are now being listed to the end of 2011.

Please send your dates in as soon as you can.

Thank you,

The LMER.CA Team

         

• Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows
• Burnaby
• Delta (North & South Delta, Ladner)
• Fraser Valley (Abbotsford, Langley, Mission, Chilliwack, Hope)
• New Westminster
• North Shore (North & West Vancouver, Howe Sound, Sunshine Coast)
• Richmond (South Delta, Ladner & Tsawwassen)
• Surrey (North Delta, White Rock, Cloverdale)
• Vancouver

 

Continuous Intake Programs

CAREER GATEWAY Job Search Program (for unemployed Immigrant Clients) – Burnaby

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Employment Services - Burnaby Centre

CAREER HIGHWAY Job Search Program (for Unemployed Immigrant Clients) – Burnaby

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Employment Services - Burnaby Centre

EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE SERVICES (for Immigrants & Newcomers) - Burnaby & Vancouver areas

PICS (Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society)

JOB FOCUS - Burnaby

KLEIN AND ASSOCIATES

 

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Continuous Intake Programs

ACE JOB SEARCH PROGRAM - Tri-Cities

THEO BC - Port Coquitlam

ACE JOB SEARCH PROGRAM - Tri-Cities

THEO BC - Coquitlam

 

FUTURES NEW ONE WEEK WORK SEARCH MODULES - Maple Ridge

BUXTON CONSULTING LTD.

JOB WAVE - Maple Ridge

BUXTON CONSULTING LTD.

JOB WAVE - Port Coquitlam

BUXTON CONSULTING LTD.

 

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Continuous Intake Programs

 

JOB SEARCH Program - Fraser Valley

MISSION COMMUNITY SKILLS CENTRE SOCIETY - Langley

JOB WAVE - Chilliwack

BUXTON CONSULTING LTD.

ONE-TO-ONE JOB SEARCH Program - Fraser Valley

MISSION COMMUNITY SKILLS CENTRE SOCIETY - Langley

R.I.T.E (Reaching Independence Through Employment - Men's program) - Abbotsford

TRIANGLE COMMUNITY RESOURCES INC. - Abbotsford

R.I.T.E./W.R.I.T.E ( Men & Women Reaching Independence Through Employment) - Chilliwack

TRIANGLE COMMUNITY RESOURCES INC. - Chilliwack

R.I.T.E./W.R.I.T.E ( Men & Women Reaching Independence Through Employment) - Langley

TRIANGLE COMMUNITY RESOURCES INC. - Langley

W.R.I.T.E ( Women Reaching Independence Through Employment) - Abbotsford

TRIANGLE COMMUNITY RESOURCES INC. - Abbotsford

R.I.T.E./W.R.I.T.E ( Men & Women Reaching Independence Through Employment) - Mission

TRIANGLE COMMUNITY RESOURCES INC. - Mission

 

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JOB SEARCH PLUS 2011

AWARE - New Westminster

 

Start Date

End Date

Modular workshops are also available.

Please phone for information.

 

Continuous Intake Programs

NEW WESTMINSTER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT STATION (Multi-barriered Youth 15-30)

PACIFIC COMMUNITY RESOURCES SOCIETY - New Westminster

 

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CAREER EXPLORATION & JOB SEARCH - North Vancouver

NORTH SHORE COMPASS CENTRE

Info-Sessions are held on Tuesdays.

 

FIRST STEP EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (for new Immigrants) - North Vancouver

NORTH SHORE MULTICULTURAL SOCIETY

Instructors will be available from 2:30-3:30pm to provide individual assistance.and participants can

access classroom computers/job search resources. 

In-class programs are 9am-2:30pm

Information Sessions are 1pm-3pm

For program start and end-dates click on:

http://www.nsms.ca/employment.htm

GET CONNECTED - North Vancouver

NORTH SHORE MULTICULTURAL SOCIETY

Start Dates

End Dates

Program participants gain knowledge and experience in: Leadership and Team Building; Volunteering; Career Exploration/Job Search Skills; Career Planning – Return-to-School Plan; Life Skills; and Recreation.

Participants in the 8 week program will receive a program allowance based on 25hrs/ week (for 8 weeks).

Contact:

Reza Peyk (Youth Settlement Outreach Worker) rezap@nsms.ca or Farah Yekanifard (Youth Settlement Worker) farahy@nsms.ca

Ph:  604-988-2931

 

GENERAL JOB SEARCH - WORK WISE - North Vancouver

YWCA OF VANCOUVER - North Shore

Offered twice each month

 

Continuous Intake Programs

 

ONE STOP CAREER SHOP for YOUTH 15-30 (Youth Employment Centre) - North Vancouver

YWCA OF VANCOUVER - North Shore

PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL WORKERS' PROGRAM (Intensive & Immigrant programs) - N Vancouver

YWCA VANCOUVER - North Shore - YWCA CAREER SERVICES

 

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Continuous Intake Programs

 

EMPLOYMENT SKILLS ACCESS PROGRAM

LANGARA COLLEGE

ISS RICHMOND CAREER CENTRE (for Immigrants) - Richmond

IMMIGRANT SERVICES SOCIETY OF BC (ISS) - Richmond

RESEARCHING THE JOB MARKET - Richmond

RICHMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY

 

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CANADIAN CAREER MOVES-NORTH – GENERAL OCCUPATIONS - Surrey

CANADIAN CAREER MOVES (OPTIONS Community Services)

 

Continuous intake – please consult the current monthly calendars at www.careermoves.ca

 

CAREER SERVICES FOR PROFESSIONALS - Newton

CANADIAN CAREER MOVES ( OPTIONS Community Services )

 

Continuous intake – please consult the current monthly calendars at www.careermoves.ca

 

STRATEGIC JOB SEARCH - 15 Days plus Stand Alone Workshops - Cloverdale

LANDELL AND ASSOCIATES - Surrey/Cloverdale

The Strategic Job Search Core Cluster Program is a three-week program where participants are able to choose one, two, or all three week-long programs.

Group 1	Jan 3 – Jan 20		Core Cluster 1 (CC 1)
Week 1	Jan 3 – Jan 6		“What I Offer”
Week 2	Jan 9 – Jan 13		Self-Assessment/Personality Dimensions
Week 3	Jan 16 – Jan 20		Resume/Portfolio Development
			Cover Letters/References
Group 2	Jan 23 – Feb 10
Week 1	Jan 23 – Jan 27		Core Cluster 2 (CC 2)
Week 2	Jan 30 – Feb 3		“Who/What is Out There?”
Week 3	Feb 6 – Feb 13		Networking/Resources/Contact Calls
Group 3	Feb 13 – Mar 2		Core Cluster 3 (CC 3)
Week 1	Feb 13 – Feb 17		“Winning Interviews”
Week 2	Feb 20 – Feb 24		Video-taped Interviews/Salary Negotiation
Week 3	Feb 27 – Mar 2

In addition, we offer four different stand-alone Strategic Job Search Workshops each month. The topics are Resume Development, Cover Letter Development, Hidden Job Market, Interview Skills, Feedback and Edit, Re-Focus for Former Clients. 3 hours average per topic.

 

PROJECT WORK (General Occupations Job Search for Immigrants) - Surrey/Delta

DIVERSEcity COMMUNITY RESOURCES SOCIETY

The new session start dates are:

Start Date

End Date

Each Project Work program is composed of mandatory 2 weeks strategic job search workshops and optional 1 week mentorship/ job shadowing workshops. Topics on effective job search strategies will be covered, including professional resumes, interview tips, hidden job market, self marketing as well as how to connect with employers.

Classes are from Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm.

PROJECT WORK (Professional occupations Job Search for Immigrants) – Surrey/ Delta

DIVERSEcity COMMUNITY RESOURCES SOCIETY

 The new session start dates are:

Start Date

End Date

 

Each Project Work program is composed of mandatory 2 weeks strategic job search workshops and optional 1 week mentorship/ job shadowing workshops.

Classes are from Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm

 

THE EDGE JOB CLUB (for Persons with Disabilities)

IAM CARES Society - Surrey

Start Date

End Date

WISE - Women in Sustainable Employment (specifically designed for Women with Multiple Barriers) - Surrey

NEWTON ADVOCACY GROUP SOCIETY

Start Date

End Date

Continuous Intake Programs

AGRICULTURAL WORKERS EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM - Surrey

PICS (Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society)

 

PHOENIX EMPLOYMENT Program (for Multi-barriered Persons) - Surrey

PHOENIX DRUG & ALCOHOL RECOVERY AND EDUCATION SOCIETY

 

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Vancouver

 

CONNECT TO WORK: PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL - Vancouver

CORNERSTONE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION INC

 

Start Date	End Date
Jan 23, 2012	Feb 3, 2012
Feb 6, 2012	Feb 17, 2012
Feb 20, 2012	Mar 2, 2012
Mar 5, 2012	Mar 16, 2012

 

FOCUS AT WORK (for Women) - Vancouver

YWCA OF VANCOUVER

Start Date

End Date

 

JobOptionsBC Program (for anyone with a mental health concern) - Vancouver

PACT EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

Start Date

End Date

The program features 5 weeks of classes with a focus on training, job readiness, and workplace & personal wellness. During that time there will be opportunity for specific training (First Aid etc.) to help participants achieve specific job targets. Participants receive group and one-on-one counselling with an Employment Counsellor and Job Developer. For each week of successful participation, clients receive up to $250/week in training allowance and supports.

Classes are from Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 3:30pm.

Link: http://www.pactemployment.com/joboptionsbc.html

Contact: pactjoboptionsbc@gmail.com

 

JOB SEARCH KEYS - Vancouver

MCC EMPLOYMENT ESSENTIALS

Start Date

End Date

AM/PM

           

NEW START (for Immigrants) - Vancouver

MOSAIC

Start Date

End Date

STRATEGIC JOB SEARCH: 3 Week Program

LANDELL AND ASSOCIATES - Vancouver/Burnaby

Group 1	Jan 3 – Jan 20
Week 1	Jan 3 – Jan 6
Week 2	Jan 9 – Jan 13
Week 3	Jan 16 – Jan 20
Group 2	Jan 23 – Feb 10
Week 1	Jan 23 – Jan 27
Week 2	Jan 30 – Feb 3
Week 3	Feb 6 – Feb 13
Group 3	Feb 13 – Mar 2
Week 1	Feb 13 – Feb 17
Week 2	Feb 20 – Feb 24
Week 3	Feb 27 – Mar 2

 

SUCCESS CAREER EXPRESS (Job Finding Club in Chinese) - Vancouver

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES - Fraser Centre

Success CareerExpress ( Mandarin, June 2011 to March 2012)

 

Topic	Start Date

Success CareerExpress (Cantonese, June 2011 to March 2012)

Topic	Start Date
Hidden Job Market & Self Marketing	Jan. 16, 12
Resume for a Changing Job Search Environment	Jan. 23, 12
Have a Winning Job Interview	Jan. 30, 12

 

Continuous Intake Programs

ADULT EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM - WORKSHOP SERIES

GORDON NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE

ALDA - "Start Here" Employment Assistance Services (for Persons with Learning Disabilities/Difficulties) - Vancouver

ALDA (Adult Learning Development Association)

BAMBOO NETWORK (Employment Support For Skilled Immigrants & Trades)

MULTICULTURAL HELPING HOUSE SOCIETY

EMPLOYMENT SKILLS ACCESS PROGRAM

LANGARA COLLEGE

GROUP JOB SEARCH (GJS) / JOB FINDING CLUB - for Immigrants & Newcomers - Vancouver

PICS (Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society)

 

 

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NOTE TO SERVICE PROVIDERS :   This is a free service.  To have your federally or provincially funded employment program listed: simply go to FAQ / Help; scroll down to Help for All Service Providers; then send the answers to the questions listed there to updates@lmer.ca to have your program listed.