Thompson-Okanagan
Experience Matters!
The Experience Matters! program offers short-term certificate and on-the-job training, work experience (with possible wage subsidies), employer matching, job placement, mentorship and coaching services.
Training Locations:
- Based on participant needs
Contact:
Bowman Employment Services Inc., email or 1-877-866-3100
Options 55+ Employment Skills and Training Program
Participants gain computer skills, short-term certificates, work experience (with possible wage subsidies) and are matched with an employer mentor. The program also includes Indigenous cultural components, a job-finding club and in-house job fairs.
Training Locations:
- Kelowna
Contact:
Kelowna Community Resources Society, email or 250-763-8008 (251)
Experience Works Program
Participants in the Experience Works program gain basic computer skills, including training on software and social media. They earn short-term certifications and participate in work experience (with possible wage subsidies).
Training Locations:
- Malakwa
- Revelstoke
- Salmon Arm
Contact:
Okanagan College, email or 250-837-4235 (6503)