Product Line Keeps Growing From Lavender Gardens
By The Bay Lavender recently opened a retail space in downtown Chemainus on Willow Street and have developed a wide range of products from the distinct smells of lavender depending on their origin in the world. Stores carrying their products have helped put By The Bay Lavender on the map, including 49th Parallel Grocery, Salish Sea Market and Russell Farm Market in the Chemainus area.
Central Island Indigenous Youth Seeks Employer Partners
Kw’umut Lelum has launched the Step Up Work Placement Program to empower Indigenous youth from Qualicum to Malahat to seek employment and develop job skills. Step Up is looking for employers to participate in the program. Any businesses in the Central Island area that want to support Indigenous youth with entry-level employment are encouraged to reach out to the Step Up program at kmckinley@kwumut.org.
BC's Latest COVID-10 Restrictions Cost Thousands of Service Jobs
B.C.’s loss of 43,000 jobs in April is almost entirely due to the COVID-19 “circuit breaker” restrictions on travel, accommodation and dining imposed at the end of March to stop the biggest-ever spike in infections and serious illness.
RDN Has Sights Set on Transit Between Nanaimo and Cowichan Valley
If the transit select committee gives approval, the recommendations will be forwarded to the board for its May 25 meeting. The steps after that would include asking B.C. Transit to commit to the vehicles and then working on cost-sharing and scheduling agreements between the regional districts.
Proposal Seeks to Bring More Commercial Space to Sooke
There are approximately 750 businesses in Sooke. Many are home-based and the Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce says the lack of commercial space is holding many businesses back.
BC's paid Sick Leave Will Support Workers, Reimburse Businesses
Workers will soon have access to a made-in-B.C. paid sick leave program that will support workers to stay home when they are sick during the pandemic and afterward, including permanent paid sick leave, as a result of legislation tabled Tuesday, May 11, 2021.
Job Opportunities A quick peek at who's hiring in the Cowichan Valley
Virtual Job Club Employer Events and Networking Group for WorkBC Clients
Featured Programs & Services
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QmunityWORKS: Support, Acceptance & Opportunity for EVERYONE! QmunityWORKS is a free government funded employment program, that supports the LGBTQ2S+ & ally community in gaining secure employment; including 6 weeks of virtual classroom training followed by 12 weeks of work experience or job placement. www.ethoscmg.com/qmunityworks
Job Search Tips
How to Network for Your Job Search
- And Not Appear Needy or Greedy
The thing about networking is, the best way to make it feel genuine — so the other person doesn’t feel like you’re desperate or imposing on them or just reaching out because you need something — is to actually reach out without needing something. Imagine that: you contact someone without a specific purpose or agenda in mind. This requires a long-term networking mindset. You develop a habit of getting in touch on a regular basis, during which not every point of contact will be you asking for a favor. If you haven’t invested in your network in this way, start now, especially if you might be looking for a new job sometime this year. This gives you several months to ease back into your relationships. Keep reading.
