This website is an excellent source of information about historical and current trends, as well as the long-term outlook for the provincial economy and the labour market. The Guide will help you learn how industries have changed and what is expected in the future; you will also learn about trends in the workforce, industries, occupations, earnings, job locations and job outlooks.

The provincial government's lead agency for job creation and economic development in British Columbia. Promoting increased trade, investment and development in sectors with growth potential and significant employment opportunities. Look under Programs and Services, Industry Profiles for some specific industry information.

British Columbia Occupational Outlooks. Written to help British Columbians with their career decisions, Work Futures provides employment facts and information about trends in today's labour market. It also predicts how labour market conditions and employment prospects will change over the next decade.

The BC Work Information Network provides useful on-line labour market and career information for job-seekers and practitioners. Try their on-line discussion forum and advice from a career counsellor, also check out their Website Directory

Canada Business maintains an extensive, free database of business & trade information from federal, provincial, municipal and non-government sources in order to provide fast, accurate and comprehensive information on a wide variety of programs, services and regulations, all accessible by telephone or the internet. Those interested in starting or growing a business can also call or visit a business information specialist in person, or they can research business information at the various Canada Business service centres, which also provide topical business seminars, on-line business products & business Info Guides.

The CFIB offers reports & links for the independent businessperson, as well as a source of the latest news & its impact. It is also has a major role as an advocate for small business with all levels of government, municipal, provincial & federal.

This site has everything you would like to know about the retail industry in BC, including how to jumpstart your retail career, retail scholarships & education links, a community calendar of events, retail trends, news & information links.

The Fraser Valley area includes the communities of Langley City, the Township of Langley, Abbotsford, Mission, Chilliwack, Agassiz, Kent, Harrison Hot Springs, Hope, and Boston Bar. For a direct link to the Labour Market Information page of Service Canada - Fraser Valley go to this Website.

The Burnaby Service Canada Centre provides service to the residents of Burnaby, New Westminster and South/East Vancouver. For a direct link to the Labour Market Information page of Service Canada - Burnaby - New Westminster, go to this Website.

Provides service to residents of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody and Ridge Meadows. For a direct link to the Labour Market Information page of Service Canada - North Fraser-Coquitlam, go to this Website.

The North Shore Service Canada Centre provides service to the residents of North and West Vancouver, the Howe Sound, and the Sunshine Coast. For a direct link to the Labour Market Information page of Service Canada - North Shore, go to this Website.

The Surrey Human Resource Centre area is made up of the Cities of Surrey and White Rock, North Delta of the Municipality of Delta, the Semiahmoo Reserve, and Barnston Island in the Fraser River to the north of Surrey. For a direct link to the Labour Market Information page of Surrey HRCC go to this Website.

The Vancouver Human Resource Centre of Canada provides service to the residents of Northeast and Westside Vancouver (including Downtown and West End areas), Richmond and South Delta (Ladner and Tsawwassen). For a direct link to the Labour Market Information page of Vancouver HRCC go to this Website.

The goal of Urban Futures is to provide knowledge and insight to firms, organizations and agencies on growth and change so that strategic decisions can be made. We turn data into knowledge, and knowledge into strategic planning, such as the markets for housing, consumer good & services and labour; health care, education, community & social services systems; local & regional economic development.

This link takes you directly to the Business & Economics Section of the Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch. The Vancouver Public Library Home Page address is www.vpl.vancouver.bc.ca

A department of the Government of Canada, WD works to improve the long-term economic competitiveness of the West by supporting a wide range of initiatives targeting three inter-related strategic priorities: innovation, entrepreneurship, and community economic development. Although they do not provide funding directly to businesses, they support a network of community-based organizations that offer business information, small loans or assist with access to small business financing, thus increasing the availability of financing to businesses, communities & groups that face difficulty getting financing, such as people with disabilities.

What’s Key in Labour Market Information for BC is a catalogue of selected resources for British Columbia career practitioners, young people and adult job-seekers. The website & the information resource guide were designed to steer users toward an array of selected career learning and labour market information (LMI) sources & tools, handpicked by knowledgeable practitioners. Whether looking for work, planning a career or deciding on an education path, being fully informed will help anyone get out of the starting gate on the right foot. Listed on the website is a brief description on each product followed by its Internet address.

This BC resource for women entrepreneurs offers skills development, empowerment lending, free business guidance, business resources, networking and events.