Local workers impacted by the Covid-19 crisis have a local resource to turn to.
WorkBC Vernon can help people who have been laid off or are looking for work.
Local job-seekers are encouraged to access support right away.
Out of work? Looking for work? Get a head start at Vernon WorkBC
Have you recently been laid off or are you looking for work? Vernon WorkBC is encouraging job-seekers to connect with us and our services now so we can best support you in a changing local job market. For all job-seekers already accessing our services, we’re still here to help!
WorkBC Vernon is committed to supporting you on your job search journey—and we’ve adjusted the way we deliver our services so we can continue helping job-seekers in the North Okanagan.
Are you a job-seeker already engaged with WorkBC? Continue receiving our support
We are offering our job support services in a different way, but we are still here to support you! Read below to learn about all the ways you can get a head start in your job search.
Are you new to WorkBC? Get engaged!
If you’re in the hospitality or service industry and your employer has or is closing their doors because of the impacts of the COVID-19 health crisis, even if you think you might go back when the doors reopen, engaging WorkBC now has several benefits.
· As opportunities become available, you’ll be among the first to hear
· You can hit the ground running with strong interview skills, resumés and more as a new job market arises
STEP 1: Become a WorkBC client
To access our Employment Services, get started by creating your WorkBC account.
STEP 2: Access a host of resources to set you up for success in a changing job market
Vernon WorkBC virtual services: How we’re supporting job-seekers right now
1. Employment webinars
To help you prepare for a changing job market, we’re offering many of our valuable workshops in virtual webinars on topics such as:
· Resumé skills
· Interview skills
· Job search strategies
After you become a Vernon WorkBC client, you can then get your webinar login info by calling 250-545-2215 ext 230.
2. One-on-one support
Our case managers and employment counsellors are here to support you over the phone or in virtual Zoom meetings.
3. Self-serve virtual services for job-seekers
Access online job search resources anywhere anytime!
View our suite of online career planning, online job postings and education and skills development resources. Vernon WorkBC Virtual Job Services
4. Regular updates on social media
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news about the job market as well as helpful tools.
Wherever you are on the job search journey, we are here to support you. If you have questions before you get started, please contact us at 250-545-2215 or email info-vernon@workbc.ca
