Record-breaking number of skilled tradespersons qualified as journeypersons this year. Read more.
Following on a commitment to open government, Premier Christy Clark released a quarterly video with updates on recent milestones such as the BC Budget, BC Jobs Plan, Education and Justice reform.
Premier Christy Clark released the six-month progress report for ‘Canada Starts Here: The BC Jobs Plan’, it clearly outlines the steps taken by government to promote economic investment and job growth in British Columbia and progress made to date. Read …read more
Regional Workforce Tables will be regionally-driven groups, with key leaders from industry, labour, employers, First Nations, educators, training service providers, economic development organizations and others. Regional Workforce Tables will apply local knowledge and expertise to identify economic development opportunities and …read more
Under the BC Jobs Plan, government has committed funds to streamline decision making and reduce the backlog in key authorizations needed to approve natural resource development projects (see the details on page 17 of the Plan). Development project applications can …read more
The second of four regional economic investment pilot projects was held January 16, 2012 in Valemount. The pilot area corridor includes the traditional territory of the Simpcw First Nation, which has several ongoing business relationships with companies in forestry, mining …read more
Jan. 12- MLA John Yap chaired the immigration task force’s first consultation, meeting with local stakeholders and industry experts in Prince George. The 10-member group is comprised of business and community leaders who will make recommendations about how to increase …read more
Through the BC Jobs Plan, the Province is working hard to ensure British Columbians are ready for the jobs of tomorrow. The Ministry of Advanced Education wants input on what helps Aboriginal learners to be successful in their post-secondary studies. …read more
Two highly-qualified British Columbians will chair the BC Jobs and Investment Board and the Aboriginal Business and Investment Council created under ‘Canada Starts Here: The BC Jobs Plan’. Find out more…
The 1st regional economic development pilot project community forum took place Dec. 8, 2011 in Maple Ridge. The Province is partnering with communities in three regional economic development pilot projects as part of ‘Canada Starts Here – The BC Jobs …read more
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