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Meet Zoë McCabe, our newest project specialist

Leveling the playing field for recreation & leisure

Welcome Tina, our newest project specialist

Change & growth theme of Skills Centre’s impact in the community

Liz Anderson joins Skills Centre board

Lila Cresswell retires from the board

Don’t meet every single requirement? Apply anyway

Start with HEART – we’ve got a new employment-readiness program!

Poverty Reduction Input Session April 24, 2023

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
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Angst about the economy? You are not alone.

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 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 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.
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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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