Workshops & Programs

Phone 250-992-3520 . Open 8:30-4:30 Monday-Friday . Closed for lunch 12:00-1:00

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

Assisting individuals and families with skills to enhance 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 or providing advocacy to help you connect with the appropriate service provider in your 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:

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.You must be referred by an Employment Assisted Services center (Quesnel Employment Services) and have a completed Return-to-Work Action Plan.
You must have an up-to-date resume and be “job ready”.

Eligibility of Employer:

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

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

Pam Devereux
Wage Subsidy Program Coordinator
250-255-4332 or 250-992-3520

Horton Ventures Inc.
#3 668 Doherty Drive
Quesnel BC V2J 1B9
Phone: 250-992-3520
Fax: 250-992-3523
Email: p.devereux@hortonventures.com and a.wesselink@hortonventures.com