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Welcome to the Skills Centre’s articles library.  Here you will find a host of articles related to site updates, new initiatives, and ways to get involved with the skills centre.

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Page Icon Career Workshops

Published: 3/10/2010
Interested in a career in the trades, or don't know what career you're interested in? Check out these two workshops put on by The Skills Centre to help you navigate your career path. View the document...

Page Icon FREE FREE FREE

Published: 3/4/2010
Do you know about all of the free services that the Career Station offers? If you are looking for work, you don't have to pay! View the document...

Page Icon Job Opportunities for Trades

Published: 3/1/2010
Teck is hiring for apprenticeship positions and Greyback Construction is hiring skilled tradespeople for a new project in Trail. View the document...

Page Icon Mark Your Calendar

Published: 2/16/2010
Check out these upcoming Social Enterprise events. View the document...

Page Icon Apprenticeship Grants

Published: 2/10/2010
Consider a career in the trades. The Government offers apprentices up to $2000 when they receive their journeyperson certification in a designated Red Seal trade. Visit the link...

Page Icon $$$ For Training

Published: 2/10/2010
Do you need to enhance your skills to obtain employment? You may be eligible to receive money towards the training that will help you find and keep a job. Our Career Facilitators are here to help. Visit the link...

Page Icon Funding for Employers

Published: 2/8/2010
Attention employers: You might qualify for funding to create summer jobs for students. Check out all the details. The application deadline is February 26, 2010. Visit the link...

Page Icon Lemonade the Movie

Published: 2/3/2010
"It's not a pink slip. It's a blank page." Check out this inspiring trailer for a documentary about people who found their true passion after being laid off. Visit the link...

Page Icon Social Enterprise

Published: 1/29/2010
On behalf of The Social Enterprise Council of Canada, and their partners, SiG@MaRS, MaRS & Causeway, this is the synopsis of the recommendations that were collectively made during the Policy Forum at the Third Canadian Conference on Social Enterprise in November, 2009. View the document...

Page Icon Job Search Excuses

Published: 1/28/2010
When it's time to start a job search, don't let excuses get in the way of your success. Visit the link...

Page Icon Rumour Busters: Hiring at Teck

Published: 1/28/2010
Word of mouth can be a great way to find work, but how do you know if the information you receive is legit? View the document...

Page Icon Labour Market Information

Published: 1/26/2010
Check out the LMI for the Kootenays and get info on how many people are employed by industries such as construction, food service, forestry, and more. Visit the link...

Page Icon Employee Training Program

Published: 1/21/2010
Are you working for a small business and looking for funding to upgrade your skills? For more information, contact Susan at 250-368-6360, ext.222. View the document...

Page Icon Women in Trades

Published: 1/19/2010
With growing opportunities and a high demand for skilled tradespeople, there has never been a better time for women to consider a career in the trades. Visit the link...

Page Icon New Year, New You

Published: 1/8/2010
Check out the Continuing Education classes taking place in Trail this semester. From WHMIS, to First Aid, gardening, painting, and more. Visit the link...

Page Icon Summer Student Jobs

Published: 1/5/2010
Apply now for summer student positions with the Federal Government of Canada. Visit the link...

Page Icon New Funding for Training Announced

Published: 12/14/2009
Come in to The Skills Centre and talk to a career facilitator about a new program that may help you obtain money for training. Visit the link...

Page Icon The #1 thing you can do for your job search

Published: 12/9/2009
There's lots to do when you're looking for work, but what's THE most important thing to remember? Visit the link...

Page Icon Workplace Training for Innovation Pilot Program

Published: 12/4/2009
For businesses with less than 50 employees, in operation for over a year: funding ($$$) for employee training. Visit the link...

Page Icon "Immigrants helped with job searches"

Published: 12/2/2009
Trail Times article from Tuesday, December 1st. Visit the link...

Page Icon Kootenay Wage Subsidy

Published: 11/25/2009
You've seen the billboards, heard the name, but what is Kootenay Wage Subsidy. How does it work, and are you eligible for free cash? Visit the link...

Page Icon Assistance for Apprentices

Published: 11/24/2009
The Provincial and Federal government come together to help eligible apprentices attend training. View the document...

Page Icon Ciao! Hola! Privet! Namaste!

Published: 11/6/2009
Have you recently immigrated to Canada? Learn more about a new program that may help you. View the document...

Page Icon A BIG Rivers Day THANK YOU to all who helped out!

Published: 10/22/2009
We couldn't have done it without you! Click here for a list of some of the bizarre things found along our riverbank. View the document...

Tip of the Day


Tip of the day:

'It is not time which needs to be managed; it is ourselves.'
--Gillian Butler, Ph.D. and Tony Hope, M.D.



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