Funded in part by the Government of British Columbia, Job Options BC is a 10 week program supporting job seekers in securing entry-level work in various sectors. There are two phases in the program. Phase One focuses on assisting job seekers in identifying career objectives, refining work search skills, enhancing life skills and gaining work-specific skills. Phase Two provides support for obtaining work placement that would last for a minimum of four weeks.

OPTIONS FOR YOUR NEEDS…….
OPPORTUNITIES TO SUCCEED…….

Program offers:

Phase I – 4 to 6 Weeks of Group-based Training and Short-term Skills Acquisition:

COUNSELLING & WORKSHOPS:

Career Planning

Decode changing job market 
Become aware of hiring trends and practices
Clarify employment needs and wants
Articulate strengths and limitations
Identify niche market which can benefit from the unique combination of your strengths and constraints
Formulate plan of actions for realizing career vision 

Life Skills

Effective communication
Team work
Decision-making
Goal setting
Problem solving
Dress for success 

Work search skills

Resumes 
Cover letters 
Identify target employers 
Tap into hidden jobs 
Interviewing skills 
Self-marketing strategies

SHORT TERM TRAINING COURSES
Paid trainings tailored to meet individual's work goals:

Superhost
Foodsafe
C.P.R.
Security
Serving It Right
First-Aid 
WHMIS
Forklift

Allowances for

Work tools
Safety clothing
Criminal record check (when required by employer)
Dependent care
Transportation
Others

Phase II – 4 to 6 Weeks of Work Experience

WORK EXPERIENCE

Develop hands-on experience through work placement (4 weeks or longer)
Wage subsidy funding for 4 weeks
Coaching and support from the program

WE WELCOME
Job seekers who are:

• Unemployed
• Not-self employed, nor working part-time or full-time
• A non-EI client
• Not currently receiving employment insurance (EI)
• Not started a regular EI claim in the past 3 years, nor a parental/maternity claim in the past 5 years
• 18 years of age or older
• Not students
• BC resident and legally entitled to work in Canada
• Willing to commit to 10 weeks of full-time job search training

BURNABY CAREER CENTRE

#218-3665 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5R 5W2
Tel: 604-433-5538      Fax: 604-433-5537
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COQUITLAM CAREER CENTRE

2058-1163 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 8A9
Tel: 604-468-6020      Fax: 604-464-6830
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Working together to Help Keep BC Strong

Funding provided in part by the Government of British Columbia