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    Amber Educational Ltd.
Amber Education Services Ltd. provide assistance for training costs if lack of training is identified as a barrier to employment. They also provide business plan consulting services.
 
    Oceanside Volunteer Association (OVA)
The Oceanside Volunteer Association (O.V.A.) is a resource for volunteer organizations and people who want to volunteer, and to promote volunteerism in the Oceanside Community.
 
   

Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society


A non-profit non-political organization providing services to immigrants. Some services offered include: English language classes, employment and direct settlement assistance as well as a resouce centre for visible minorities and immigrants.
 
    Employment Navigators
A Non-profit society located in Ladysmith dedicated to addressing the employment and training needs of worker and business clients.
 
    Global Vocational Services

Global Vocational Services assists workers who are in vocational transition seek appropriate solutions.  Global offers a Wage Subsidy Program designed to assist eligible individuals in gaining on-site work experience which will lead to continued employment upon completion of the contract.
The contract arrangement establishes a partial reimbursement of wages to the employer while the individual learns new skills through supervised instruction. The employer is able to offset labour costs and benefit from a capable employee.  Participant requirements: Participant must be either a) on an active EI claim b) have been on EI within the past 3 years c) or on EI within the past 5 years if maternity of parental benefits.
Note: Employers must apply and receive approval before hiring the participant.
Please contact Global Vocational Services at 250 951-2261 for more information.

 
    Service Canada (formerly HRSDC)
The Federal government agency offering Canadians links to jobs, workplace information, government forms and resources.
 
    Ministry of Human Resources
The Provincial government agency offering a variety of information and fact sheets for those seeking employment and assistance in BC.
 
    Vancouver Island University
Courses offered in both Parksville and Nanaimo.
 
    Professional Development Institute of Tourism
Provides services to those individuals who are seeking entry into the tourism industry, and to existing employees in the hospitality industry who are seeking skills upgrading or advancement into supervisory or management positions.
 
    Society of Organized Services (SOS)
A non-profit organization that offers a wide variety of professionally-coordinated programs of assistance designed to meet the varied needs found within District 69 communities.
 
    Supporting Employment Transitions (SET)
SET provides employment services for unemployed residents of the Nanaimo area who need access to technology and information to carry out their job search. Bilingual services available.
 
    Vancouver Island Vocational and Rehabilitation Centre
Employment counselling and work opportunities for those facing employment barriers.
 
    Alberni Valley Employment Centre
The Alberni Valley Centre provides a wide range of employment services, including job search assistance, career counselling and free access for job seekers to postings of current job openings, computers, phones, fax and photocopier.