Small business week 2022
EMPLOYERS, JOIN US FOR OUR FREE “ZOOM” SESSIONS!
FREE Expert Advice for Employers, Managers and Supervisors!
Join us online from the comfort of your own home or office from 3-4pm Wednesday through Friday during Small Business Week.
Each year the Career Centre acknowledges Small Business Week by providing interesting speakers and workshops on topics we anticipate our employers will find useful. We have an exciting line-up of presenters who are eager to help you learn methods to secure funds for training staff; learn common mistakes employers make with BC Employment Standards; and how to hire from a different pool of talent and ensure your workplace receives funding for necessary accommodations!
These one-hour sessions are ideal for business owners, managers, supervisors and those who handle human resources/operational issues.
Click here for the brochure.
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BC EMPLOYER TRAINING GRANT
Wednesday, October 19 3-4pm
Discover how your business can access funds for training!
Join Andrew and Cameron as they walk us through:
*What type of training qualifies and what the recently simplified online application process looks like.
*Apply for up to $10,000/employee! (per year for current or potential employee)
Presenters:
Cameron Ferrie, Director, Employer Programs and Services,
Workforce Development and Skills Training Division, Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training
Andrew Howley, Adjudication Analyst,
Workforce Development and Skills Training Division, Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training
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5 COMMON MISTAKES EMPLOYERS MAKE WITH BC EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Thursday, October 20 3-4pm
Knowledge is key to avoiding costly mistakes!
The topics Deanna will cover include:
*What information should be “in writing” with an employee
*What to do when you “think” someone has quit
*The new legislation addressing mandatory sick pay
*and more!
Presenter:
Deanna Ward, Industrial Relations Officer, Ministry of Labour, Employment Standards Branch
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DEMYSTIFYING ‘WORKPLACE ACCOMMODATIONS’ AND HOW TO RECEIVE FUNDING
Friday, October 21 3-4pm
Residents with disabilities are an important, and largely untapped, talent pool. Join us to find out more!
Did you know:
*Most workplace accommodations for a person with a disability cost $500 or less?
*There are approximately 334,000 people in BC age 15 to 64 who self-identify as having a disability?
*More than 27,800 people in BC with disabilities have found a job through a WorkBC Centre!.
Presenter:
Nate Toevs, Employer Outreach Developer, WorkBC Assistive Technology Services
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REGISTER: 250.248.3205 or email info@careercentre.org
These sessions are being offered by the Career Centre in partnership with the Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce and the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce
