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)

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