PICS also hosts the Mega Job Fair each year. This amazing fair has hosted over 100 exhibitors from various fields and sectors to talk to immigrants about available job opportunities in their organizations. PICS has successfully organized job fairs for the last three years, and the event has grown each year. In 2005, there were 45 exhibitors and 2,500 participants; in 2006, there were 76 exhibitors and 4,500 participants; and in 2007, there were 79 exhibitors and 5,100 participants. Learn more.
Surrey
Job Finding Club
Our Job Finding Club (JFC) for Immigrants is a free, two week program that is aimed at finding employment. Learn more
Focused Job Search Workshops
For clients wishing to undertake an independent job search, we offer a series of short focused job search workshops. Each workshop is 2.5 hours and offered every week. Learn more
Job Mentoring Service
This eight week service is for internationally trained professional and skilled immigrants; through this program they will be able to learn various aspects of their chosen fields, and eventually gain employment. Learn more
Placement Services
This service offers placement assistance by linking job seekers to the business community. Learn more
IMMPower BC Program
Designed to maximize the economic benefits of immigration through an increased utilization of skilled immigrants to meet existing and emerging labor market shortages, this program connects highly skilled and professional immigrants, technicians and trades people with employers who are seeking motivated and professional staff. Learn more
BC Employment Program (BCEP)
This is a new program that helps employable Immigrant and ESL Income Assistance recipients to obtain and keep employment by providing Employment Supports and Training. Learn more
Vocational Rehabilitation Program
This program provides specific employment-related services designed to help injured workers to return to suitable employment and to obtain the best possible return to work outcomes. Learn more
Immigrant Agricultural Workers Job Search Services (IAW-JSS)
This program provides basic employment and labor market information/education in a culturally sensitive manner to seasonal workers. Learn more
Small Business Training Program
This program provides e small businesses to grow the potential of their lower skilled workers by providing them access to government funded training courses that are tailored to the needs of small businesses and their employee(s). Learn more.
Vancouver
Case Management and Employment Counseling
These services help clients identify and accomplish their career goals. Case Managers assist unemployed newcomers and immigrants overcome their employment barriers and find meaningful work. Learn more.
Group Job Search
These weekly workshops are held within a culturally diverse group environment and will assist job seekers in the job search process, providing necessary resources, tools and techniques to secure employment. Learn more.
Individual Job Search
This program is for those who require one-on-one assistance or help in a certain area of job searching. Job search skills and techniques that clients learn are unique to their needs. Learn more.
Wage Subsidy Program
This program provides work placement assistance to unemployed individuals who face employment barriers in the full-time workforce. A wage subsidy also provides an incentive to employers to hire our clients but subsidizing wages that are paid to them. Learn more
Labor Market Information Center
The Vancouver office's one stop Career Center that provides a variety of resources for those involved in an active job search, planning a career change, going back to school or are having some job maintenance issues. Learn more
Training
Computer Training
Our computer training classes provide basic and advanced computer training. Learn more
Cashier Training
Our cashier training program provides hands-on training on how to operate a cash register. Learn more
Sewing Classes
Our 12 week sewing program is an evening program that allows women to learn the art of sewing and stitching. Learn more
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