Workshops & Programs

Phone 250-398-5133  .  Open 8:30-4:30 Monday—Friday

Community Employment Services

All services are offered free of charge.

General Services

Our Employment Counsellors are professionally trained and committed to ensuring that clients get the assistance they need, utilizing a collaborative, client-centred approach. One-on-one appointments with an Employment Counsellor are available for individuals who are unemployed or underemployed.
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Counselling Services Include

Workshops

Offered weekly, these workshops are designed to meet your needs specializing in areas that will assist you in your job search.

To inquire more about regular and specialized workshops please call 250-395-5121 and ask for Stephanie.

Programs and Services Information Session

This session provides the unemployed with information on resources available.

Resumé / Cover Letter Workshop

This workshop provides up-to-date information on how to write a resumé and cover letter. By the end of the workshop, you will have your own current, tailored resumé and cover letter.

Introduction to the Computer for Work Search

This workshop provides the basic skills to operate a computer, function within the Windows operating system and access basic computer programs to assist with job search activities.

JOB POSTINGS
Local job postings are compiled and updated as they come in. They are on this web site, hung on the job board in the office, and available in the office in print form to take with you.

Services for Employers

To best assist our job-seeking clientele we offer free job posting space for employers. The employer can access the JOB POSTING FORM on the web site or at our office.

The VIEW (Value in Experienced Workers:

Funded under the Targeted Initiative For Older Workers program.

Applicants accepted into the VIEW participate in a 12-week skills development program. The VIEW is a 25 hour/week commitment for which the individual may receive income support. The focus is on obtaining job search skills, employability and life skills and computer training in order to equip each participant for entry or re-entry into the workforce. Participants may also obtain certification (Foodsafe, WHMIS, First Aid, etc.) if needed. This program is available for individuals aged 50 and over.

Community Assistance Program

Funded by The Province of British Columbia

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Assisting individuals and families to enhance skills that will improve quality of life and participation in their communities. Services are offered free of charge.

Services are flexible and tailored to best address individual needs. We offer one-on-one counselling and/or group sessions. We advocate on behalf of individuals and families to connect with the appropriate service provider in their community:

Participants must be referred by the Ministry of Housing and Social Development.

Targeted Wage Subsidy

The Targeted Wage Subsidy Program assists individuals in securing long-term employment. Horton Ventures Inc. can negotiate an agreement with an employer that will subsidize part of the wage of a new employee who may not otherwise have been hired. Eligible participants in the Targeted Wage Subsidy Program normally have a proven work history and are interested in learning new skills while securing long-term employment.
Note: Wage subsidy agreements must be in place before a participant starts work.

Eligibility of Employee:

  1. You must have an active EI claim, OR, have received EI or established an EI claim within the last 3 years, OR, have received Maternity or Parental benefits or established a claim within the last 5 years.
  2. You must be referred by an Employment Assisted Services center (Community Employment Services) in 100 Mile House ) and have a completed Return-to-Work Action Plan.
  3. You must have an up-to-date resume and be “job ready”.

Eligibility of Employer:

  1. You must have up-to-date WCB coverage and be in compliance with WCB.
  2. You must be willing to provide full time employment.
  3. You must have been in business for more than one year.

To learn more about the Targeted Wage Subsidy Program, contact:

Ulli Vogler
Wage Subsidy Project Coordinator
250-398-0841

Click HERE to open/download a 14-page detailed description of programs and services available.

Horton Ventures Inc. and
Community Employment Services
#2, 808 Alpine Avenue
100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0
Phone: 250-395-5121
Fax: 250-395-5131
Email: employ@hortonventures.com



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