Kootenay

Skills Training for Trauma Survivors

The Skills Training for Trauma Survivors program offers a supportive and wholistic approach to assist men, women and LGBTQIA+ obtain suitable employment. Training components include computer skills, financial literacy, mindfulness workshops, short-term certification and work experience.

Training Locations:

  • Grand Forks
  • Trail

Contact:

Greater Trail Community Skills Centre, email or 250-368-6360 (216)


Shift

Shift is a highly individualized program for survivors of violence or abuse that acknowledges that each individual has unique training needs. Clients can enter into one of three employment programs: job stabilization (stabilizing existing employment), job re-entry (a 4-week paid classroom program) or career advancement (training up to 6 months).

Training Locations:

  • Cranbrook
  • Creston
  • Fernie
  • Invermere

Contact:

Kootenay Employment Services Society, email or 250-428-5655 (407)

Canada and B.C. logos stating this program is funded by the Government of Canada and Province of B.C.