Biz Hub Launches Fourth and Final Sub-Hub on Employer Engagement
December 22nd, 2017Biz Hub is a fresh approach to support the employment services sector in making continuous improvements to processes and services.
News in category: Events & Opportunities
A Recap of the Partners in Innovation Symposium
June 7th, 2017On May 30, 2017 the BC Centre for Employment Excellence hosted the Partners in Innovation Symposium. The symposium was part of the Centre’s mandate to strengthen the bridge between knowledge to action in order to inform policy and cultivate evidence-based … Continue reading
Partners in Innovation Symposium – Program Agenda Released!
May 12th, 2017The BC Centre for Employment Excellence has released the full program agenda with detailed session descriptions and speaker information. The Symposium is part of the Centre’s effort to link knowledge to action, inform policy and cultivate evidence-based practice.
Aboriginal Employment Topics Course to be Delivered by Douglas College
April 28th, 2017Aboriginal Employment Topics is a new course designed to introduce the key aspects of Aboriginal employment in Canada in the 21st Century with material rooted in the 20th Century experience.
Partners in Innovation Symposium – Putting Innovation into Action
April 28th, 2017The BC Centre for Employment Excellence invites you to the Partners in Innovation Symposium, packed with excitement and learnings. The Symposium is part of the Centre’s effort to link knowledge to action, inform policy and cultivate evidence-based practice.
Biz Hub Launches Second “Sub-Hub”: Staff Engagement
February 6th, 2017Biz Hub is a fresh approach to support the employment services sector in making continuous improvements to client processes and services.
Free Online Mini-Symposium: Autism in the Workplace
August 30th, 2016Date/Time: Wednesday, September 21, 2016, 11:30am – 1:30pm PST Hosted by: BC Centre for Employment Excellence
Biz Hub – A fresh approach to support the employment services sector in making continuous improvements to client processes and services
July 11th, 2016Both for-profit and non-profit organizations are always looking for ways to provide high-quality client services more efficiently. Over the years, various methodologies have emerged to support these efforts but even when armed with new strategies and tools, making changes to … Continue reading
The UnTapped Gala – Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion Champions
July 8th, 2016Leaders are celebrated for being intentional about making positive changes in their communities.
Learning Initiatives for Rural and Northern BC – Apply Now!
June 20th, 2016The 2016/17 Learning Initiatives in Rural and Northern BC (LIRN BC) Expression of Interest (EOI) is now available. The deadline is Monday, July 4, 2016 at 5:00 pm.
Free Webinar: Essential Skills for Job Seekers
June 14th, 2016Date/Time: Thursday, June 23, 2016, 12pm – 1pm PST Hosted by: BC Centre for Employment Excellence
UnTapped: Engage and Retain
May 26th, 2016Business leaders share how diverse workforces make for productive workplaces.
Online Customized Employment Training – Now Accepting Applications!
August 31st, 2015The Centre and CBI Consultants are thrilled to make 20 Advancing Inclusive Employment training bursaries available for practitioners to complete the Introductory Training on Customized Employment Level 1 online course, delivered by CBI.
BC Partners in Workforce Innovation: A Win-Win for Business
June 3rd, 2015Vancouver, BC – Leaders from several of BC’s largest employers gathered today at the Century Plaza Hotel to officially mark their partnership in an innovative pilot project that is designed to help businesses recruit and retain diverse talent.
Free Webinar: Business Process Management (BPM) in the Non-Profit Sector
April 24th, 2015Date/Time: Thursday, May 7, 12:00pm – 1:00pm PST Presenters: BC Centre for Employment Excellence (CfEE) BPM Project Team
CfEE seeking Recruitment Specialist for BC Partners in Workforce Innovation Pilot Project
April 9th, 2015The BC Centre for Employment Excellence (CfEE) and its Employment Action Committee partners are seeking a Recruitment Specialist to support the BC Partners in Workforce Innovation Pilot Project, a three-year collaborative and innovative initiative that will create partnerships with disability … Continue reading
FREE Webinar: Building on Knowledge – Initiatives to Support Internationally Trained Workers – The Foreign Credential Recognition and Active Career Advancement Pilot Projects
November 25th, 2014Date/Time: Wednesday, December 10, 12:00pm – 1:00pm PST Presenters: Dr. Louise Legault, Social Research and Demonstration Corporation (SRDC) & Diana Delgado Figueroa, S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
FREE Online Mini-Symposium: Customized Employment Innovations – Application in Practice
October 30th, 2014Date/Time: Wednesday, November 26, 11:30am – 1:30pm PST
Now Available: Expression of Interest for the Strengthening Business to Achieve Higher Performance Initiative
September 19th, 2014The BC Centre for Employment Excellence is now accepting expressions of interest to participate in the new initiative, Strengthening Business to Achieve Higher Performance.
FREE Three-Part Webinar Series: Understanding Current Employment Programming and Services for BC Youth
August 11th, 2014The BC Centre for Employment Excellence is pleased to announce a three-part series of webinars to highlight the five studies we have commissioned on various topics concerning youth employment in BC under our research programme, Understanding Current Employment Programming and Services … Continue reading
FREE Webinar: Working with Individuals with Mental Health Issues: An Employment Perspective – Part III
April 30th, 2014Date/Time: Wednesday, May 14, 12:00pm – 1:00pm PST
Making it Work – Practical Approaches to Serving EPBC Specialized Populations
April 15th, 2014Making It Work is a Conference for front line staff, coordinators and managers working in the Employment Program of BC (EPBC.) The Conference is being held at the Executive Inn in Coquitlam on June 3 and 4, 2014.
FREE Webinar: Working with Individuals with Mental Health Issues: An Employment Perspective – Part II
April 8th, 2014Date/Time: Wednesday, April 23, 12:00pm – 1:00pm PST
2014 BC Career Development Conference – That’s a Wrap!
March 13th, 2014Practitioners, Program Managers, Government, Employers and Researchers came out in full force for the 17th annual BC Career Development Conference that took place on March 7th and 8th in Richmond, BC.
FREE Webinar: Evidence-Based Practices Promoting Inclusion and Customized Employment for Individuals with Disabilities
February 17th, 2014Date/Time: Monday, February 24, 12:00pm – 1:00pm PST Presenter: Dr. Paul Malette, Clinical Director, C.B.I. Consultants
Registration is now open for the 2014 BC Career Development Conference!
December 31st, 2013The BC Career Development Association’s (BCCDA) 17th Annual Career Development Conference (CDC) in partnership with the BC Centre for Employment Excellence will take place on March 7th and 8th in Richmond.
FREE Webinar: Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) Opportunities at UFV for Career Practitioners and Clients
December 31st, 2013Date/Time: Wednesday, January 29, 12:00pm – 1:00pm PST
Free Webinar: Discovering the Entrepreneurial Spirit – The Pathway to Self-employment for your Clients
November 25th, 2013Date/Time: Thursday, December 5, 12:00pm – 1:00pm PST
Free Webinar: Creating a Meaningful Online Counselling Experience for your Clients
September 30th, 2013Date/Time: Tuesday, October 22, 12:00pm – 1:00pm PT Presenter: Tannis Goddard, President of Training Innovations
Free Webinar: Networking & Relationship Building with Employers
June 10th, 2013Date/Time: Tuesday, July 16, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm PT Presenter: Chris Arnold, Clinical Director of the Provincial Networking Group Inc. (PNGI)
Free Webinar: Skill Requirements for BC’s Career Development Practitioners
May 27th, 2013Date/Time: Monday, June 10, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm PT Presenters: Dr. Roberta Neault and Deirdre Pickerell of Life Strategies Ltd.
A Summary of the Community Consultations Conducted in Various Locations across BC – What We Heard
May 16th, 2013The BC Centre for Employment Excellence organized a series of community consultations with service providers and practitioners in the employment services sector between November and February 2013.
Announcing the first-ever National Survey of the Literacy and Essential Skills Workforce
March 18th, 2013Individuals involved in the provision of Literacy and Essential Skills programs and services are invited to participate in an important survey, overseen by the Canadian Literacy and Learning Network (CLLN).
In Case You Missed It – A Wrap Up of the BC Centre for Employment Excellence’s Open House
February 7th, 2013The BC Centre for Employment Excellence opened its doors last Thursday afternoon, welcoming its stakeholder communities to meet, converse and socialize with the Centre’s staff, as well as members of the employment services sector, employers, government and other community organizations.
The BC Centre for Employment Excellence is visiting Terrace!
January 21st, 2013The BC Centre for Employment Excellence is making a stop in Terrace on Wednesday, January 23rd.
The BC Centre for Employment Excellence is visiting Abbotsford!
January 14th, 2013The BC Centre for Employment Excellence is making a stop in Abbotsford on Thursday, January 17th.
Getting an Early Start
November 23rd, 2012The Career Education Society (CES) wrapped up its 35th Annual Conference in Vancouver today.
The Ministry of Social Development’s Community Engagement Workshops Continue throughout the Month
November 6th, 2012From Oct. 30 to Nov. 27, the Ministry of Social Development is hosting community engagement workshops in 14 communities throughout the province to get feedback on the proposed integrated service delivery model.
Increasing Employment Opportunities for People with Developmental Disabilities: Working it Out
November 1st, 2012A summary of the Community Living British Columbia Employment Summit held last week in Vancouver
Engaging with Local Employers to Help Job Seekers
October 8th, 2012Open Door Group and BC Employer Diversity Forum hosted the 2nd Annual BC Workplace Inclusion Conference at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Vancouver on September 25th, 2012
