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Women are setting records in employment, so why is employment equity not breaking records, too?
The benefits of hiring mature workers
Canada invests $2.39 million to make the Skills Centre more accessible and sustainable
Low unemployment rate continues in the Kootenays
Where are all those jobs we’re hearing about?
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Women reach record high employment
October’s given us a lot to talk about!
Major increase in the living wage across BC
Recently retired? Looking for part time work?
Meet Heather
Employers, Job Seekers, Employees – how are you doing?
Meet Sandi Oorthuis
Helping low income population find the finances
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August labour market data is in, so what’s changed?
What do the latest employment numbers mean for you?
Is this a real job posting?
Helping people in our communities at the heart of Skills Centre’s success
Cover letter tips to wow the employer
Collaborating key to community impact
New 5 Year Plan charts ambitious path for our communities
Get set for summer at our Service Industry Bootcamp
Meet Your SOVA Facilitator: Karina Allis
Roberta Post marks 23 years on Skills Centre board of directors
You can contribute as a board member
Community Kitchens participants take the cake
Wildfire Fighting Boot Camp this April
10 Resume Tips to Help You Succeed
The Case for the 4 Day Work Week
Community Kitchens returns to downtown Trail
Skills Centre Board of Director’s Job Description
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Confidence the key to new job training programs at the Skills Centre
New living wage shows progress for low income earners
Thriving for All - Poverty reduction strategies
Skills Centre Community Impact Report
Meet Your Facilitators
Your Skills Training for Youth Facilitator: Bethel Torres
Your Tools for Trades Facilitator: Allan Pusey
Meet Our Multi-lingual Facilitators: Bethel Torres & Harshil Patel
Your Mature Workers Facilitator: Karina Allis
New Certification Big News for Skills Centre Community
Bringing Community to Your Door
Fruitvale now a Living Wage Employer
Skills Centre embraces four-day work week
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Skills Training
The Skills Centre provides free and low-cost skills training and employment programs. We will help you get the certifications you need, help with your resume and interview skills, and offer financial support while you learn.
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These pre-employment programs increase your resiliency through counselling and training to prepare you for further education or the next step of job readiness.
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We’re developing the capacity of people, businesses and organizations. From human resources expertise to succession planning, from wage subsidies to staff training, the Skills Centre can help your business succeed.
Read MorePoverty Reduction
We are leading the way in bringing awareness to poverty issues in the area and finding solutions for the most vulnerable people in our communities.
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