About employment programs of B.C.

There are 85 WorkBC Employment Services Centres around B.C.  The Employment Program of BC (EPBC) works with more than 300 service providers to deliver employment services across the province. Government will invest $344 million in employment services for 2013-14.

More than 108,000 British Columbians have received services through WorkBC Employment Services Centres since the program was launched in 2012.  83 per cent have had an employment case manager, while the balance were able to use self-serve options. Since the EPBC was launched, 22,320 people have found work and 500 people have found meaningful community attachments.

More than $473,000 has been invested to provide assistive technology to more than 330 job seekers with disabilities. Tools are provided for employed individuals who are at risk of losing employment or self-employment due to their disability.  As well, employment options are offered for students with disabilities who are in their last year of school.

Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett

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